There are 4 ways to get from Central Islip to Stony Brook University by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 4 bus, line 51 bus
best- Take the bus from E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Ave to Smith Haven Mallbus 4
- Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rdbus 51
1h 21m$5Drive 12.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Central Islip to Stony Brook Universitycar 12.3 mi
19 min$3–4Train
- Take the train from Central Islip to Hicksvilletrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from Hicksville to Stony Brooktrain Port Jefferson Branch
2h 28m$12–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Central Islip to Stony Brook Universitytaxi 12.3 mi
19 min$40–55
Central Islip to Stony Brook University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Islip to Stony Brook University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Central Islip to Stony Brook University is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Islip to Stony Brook University. However, there are services departing from E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Ave and arriving at Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd via Smith Haven Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Islip to Stony Brook University. However, there are services departing from Central Islip and arriving at Stony Brook via Hicksville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Central Islip and Stony Brook University is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.
The best way to get from Central Islip to Stony Brook University without a car is to line 4 bus and line 51 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Central Islip to Stony Brook University, including transfers.
Central Islip to Stony Brook University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Ave station.
Central Islip to Stony Brook University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Central Islip station.
The best way to get from Central Islip to Stony Brook University is to line 4 bus and line 51 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $29 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Central Islip, NY, USA and Stony Brook University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Ave to Stony Brook University via Smith Haven Mall and Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Islip to Stony Brook University via Hicksville and Stony Brook in around 2h 28m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Central Islip to Hicksville
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–14
Train from Hicksville to Stony Brook
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–9
- Peak
- $12–15
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from E Suffolk Ave/Carleton Ave to Smith Haven Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Smith Haven Mall to Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Central Islip to Stony Brook University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Smith Haven Mall station.
Central Islip to Stony Brook University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hicksville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Islip to Stony Brook University is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Central Islip to Stony Brook University.
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