The average bus between Stony Brook and Hofstra University takes 4h 26m and the fastest bus takes 3h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stony Brook to Hofstra University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Stony Brook and Hofstra University. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stony Brook is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Hofstra University at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Smith Haven Mall and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Stony Brook to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook station and arriving at Hofstra University station via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Stony Brook to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Smith Haven Mall station.
Stony Brook to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Jerusalem Ave + Rutland Rd station.
The distance between Stony Brook and Hofstra University is 45.4 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a bus from Stony Brook LIRR to Hofstra University via Smith Haven Mall, Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, and Jerusalem Ave + Rutland Rd in around 3h 47m.