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

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There are 11 ways to get from Buffalo to Stony Brook by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 26m
    $63–308

  2. Train via New York

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    10h 58m
    $254–403

  3. 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
    11h 6m
    $76–127

  4. Drive  410.4 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Stony Brookcar car 410.4 mi
    8h 20m
    $75–109

  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 52m
    $87–502

  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 New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain train
    6h 19m
    $77–344

  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 30m
    $100–438

  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
    7h 2m
    $134–722

  9. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BUF - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain train
    7h 57m
    $92–1,029

  10. Train

    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 42m
    $129–309

  11. 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 train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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 Huntington in around 10h 58m. 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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