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The average train between Princeton and Stony Brook takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton 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.

3h 59m
Duration
106 mi
Distance
$46
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain train Port Jefferson Branch
4h 22m
$19–67

Princeton to Stony Brook train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and Stony Brook. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Stony Brook at 2:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road3h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road6h 43m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road6h 50m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road4h 10m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road3h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road6h 53m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road4h 10m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road3h 32m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road6h 59m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road3h 26m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road3h 13m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road3h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road6h 49m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road3h 26m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road3h 13m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road3h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton 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.

Map of how to get from Princeton to Stony Brook.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 105.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Stony Brook, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Stony Brook via Princeton Jct., New York Penn Station, and Huntington in around 4h 22m.

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