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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Stony Brook University by train, car ferry, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    5h 25m
    $120–229

  2. Drive  245.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Stony Brook Universitycar car 245.7 mi
    4h 47m
    $42–61

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Queens Jamaicabus bus FlixBus 2612
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    6h 44m
    $46–77

  4. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BOS - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train
    5h 20m
    $505–1,446

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New Haven Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    7h 28m
    $63–139

  6. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BOS - LGA
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train
    5h 48m
    $86–540

  7. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, line 4 bus, line 51 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane plane BOS - ISP
    3. Take the bus from Central Islip LIRR to Smith Haven Mallbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Circle Rd/Fine Arts Drbus bus
    5h 42m
    $263–369

  8. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BOS - EWR
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train
    6h 25m
    $540–972

  9. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PVD - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train
    6h 8m
    $66–302

Boston to Stony Brook University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Stony Brook University, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Stony Brook University. However, you can take the train to Bridgeport Amtrak Station, walk to Bridgeport, take the car ferry to Port Jefferson, walk to NYS 25A/E Broadway, take the line 51 bus to Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd, then walk to Stony Brook University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Stony Brook University via Queens Jamaica, Jamaica, and Stony Brook in around 6h 44m.

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