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How to get fromBuffalo to Stony Brookby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Buffalo to Stony Brook by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train
    5h 14m
    $58–268

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    10h 39m
    $81–133

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    10h 42m
    $255–403

  4. Drive  410.4 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Stony Brookcar car 410.4 mi
    8h 21m
    $71–102

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train
    5h 44m
    $79–462

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train
    6h 17m
    $73–314

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train
    6h 15m
    $101–419

  8. Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train
    6h 41m
    $137–723

  9. Train via Huntington

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    11h 5m
    $129–310

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0205 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 79th St & Broadway to Manorvillebus bus Sag Harbor-Westbound
    13h 26m
    $111–409

Buffalo to Stony Brook by bus and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Stony Brook LIRR via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, Broadway/W 77 St, 79th St & Broadway, Manorville, Islip Airport Connection, and Ronkonkoma LIRR in around 13h 26m.

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