There are 6 ways to get from Bay Shore to Stony Brook University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, line 51 bus
best- Take the train from Bay Shore to Patchoguetrain Montauk Branch
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Circle Rd/Fine Arts Drbus 51
2h 4m$9–13Drive 18.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bay Shore to Stony Brook Universitycar 18.5 mi
28 min$4–5Train
- Take the train from Bay Shore to Jamaicatrain Montauk Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain Port Jefferson Branch
2h 58m$19–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bay Shore to Stony Brook Universitytaxi 18.5 mi
28 min$65–80Line 7 bus, line 4 bus, line 51 bus
- Take the bus from Second Ave/Union Blvd to Brentwood LIRRbus 7
- Take the bus from Brentwood LIRR to Smith Haven Mallbus 4 / ...
- Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rdbus 51
2h 7m$8Line 2 bus, line 51 bus
- Take the bus from Bay Shore Ave/Mechanicsville Rd to Patchogue LIRRbus 2
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rdbus 51
2h 24m$5
Bay Shore to Stony Brook University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bay Shore to Stony Brook University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Bay Shore to Stony Brook University is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bay Shore to Stony Brook University. However, there are services departing from Second Ave/Union Blvd and arriving at Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd via Brentwood LIRR and Smith Haven Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Bay Shore to Stony Brook University. However, there are services departing from Bay Shore and arriving at Stony Brook via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Bay Shore and Stony Brook University is 34 miles. The road distance is 18.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bay Shore to Stony Brook University without a car is to train and line 51 bus which takes 2h 4m and costs $8 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Bay Shore to Stony Brook University, including transfers.
Bay Shore to Stony Brook University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Second Ave/Union Blvd station.
Bay Shore to Stony Brook University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Bay Shore station.
The best way to get from Bay Shore to Stony Brook University is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $18 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus and line 4 bus and line 51 bus, which costs $9 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Bay Shore, NY, USA and Stony Brook University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Bay Shore to Stony Brook University via Jamaica and Stony Brook in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Second Ave/Union Blvd to Stony Brook University via Brentwood LIRR, Smith Haven Mall, and Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Bay Shore to Patchogue
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–11
Train from Bay Shore to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $9–13
- Peak
- $14–20
Train from Jamaica to Stony Brook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $9–13
- Peak
- $18–23
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Patchogue LIRR to Circle Rd/Fine Arts Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Second Ave/Union Blvd to Brentwood LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Brentwood LIRR to Smith Haven Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Smith Haven Mall to Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Bay Shore Ave/Mechanicsville Rd to Patchogue LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Patchogue LIRR to Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Bay Shore to Stony Brook University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Brentwood LIRR station.
Bay Shore to Stony Brook University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bay Shore to Stony Brook University is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Bay Shore to Stony Brook University.
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