There are 5 ways to get from Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Far Rockaway to Jamaicatrain Far Rockaway Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain Port Jefferson Branch
3h 3m$14–32Drive 47 mi
cheapest- Drive from Far Rockaway to Stony Brook Universitycar 47 mi
1h 3m$9–13Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Mott Av / Central to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n32 / ...
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 to Amityville Stabus n55 / ...
- Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Smith Haven Mallbus 4
5h 28m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Far Rockaway to Stony Brook Universitytaxi 47 mi
1h 3m$180–220Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mott Av /Redfern Av to Hillside Av/153 Stbus Q114
- Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain Port Jefferson Branch
3h 31m$15–34
Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University. However, there are services departing from Mott Av / Central and arriving at Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd via Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15, Amityville LIRR and Smith Haven Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University. However, there are services departing from Far Rockaway and arriving at Stony Brook via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Far Rockaway and Stony Brook University is 56 miles. The road distance is 47.3 miles.
The best way to get from Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $14 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University, including transfers.
Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Mott Av / Central station.
Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Far Rockaway station.
The best way to get from Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs $12 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Far Rockaway, NY, USA and Stony Brook University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University via Jamaica and Stony Brook in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mott Av / Central to Stony Brook University via (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15, Amityville Sta, Amityville LIRR, Smith Haven Mall, and Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Far Rockaway to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to Stony Brook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–13
- Peak
- $18–23
Train from Jamaica to Stony Brook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–17
- Peak
- $19–27
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Mott Av / Central to (arr.) Hemp TC / East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 12-15 to Amityville Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from Amityville LIRR to Smith Haven Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Mott Av /Redfern Av to Hillside Av/153 St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $180–220
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at (arr.) Hemp TC / East station.
Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Far Rockaway to Stony Brook University.
There are 65+ hotels available in Stony Brook University.



