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How to get fromManhattan to Stony Brookby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Stony Brook by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch / ...
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    2h 40m
    $14–32

  2. Drive  54.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Stony Brookcar car 54.1 mi
    1h 18m
    $10–15

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus bus M7
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Huntington to Stony Brooktrain train
    3h 10m
    $16–40

  4. Train, line 51 bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain train Ronkonkoma Branch
    2. Take the bus from Ronkonkoma LIRR to Stony Brook LIRRbus bus 51
    3h 24m
    $19–40

Manhattan to Stony Brook by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Grand Central Terminal to Stony Brook via Jamaica in around 2h 40m.

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