The average train between Buffalo and Stony Brook takes 12h 36m and the fastest train takes 10h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Buffalo to Stony Brook. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Buffalo and Stony Brook. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Buffalo is at 12:15 PM which arrives into Stony Brook at 2:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Buffalo to Stony Brook? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Stony Brook. However, there are services departing from Buffalo station and arriving at Stony Brook station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
Buffalo to Stony Brook train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Stony Brook train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stony Brook station.
The distance between Buffalo and Stony Brook is 522.3 km. The road distance is 794 km.
You can take a train from Buffalo to Stony Brook via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 10h 47m.