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How to get fromRochester to Stony Brookby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ROC - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train
    4h 2m
    $88–416

  2. Drive  361.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Stony Brookcar car 361.4 mi
    7h 23m
    $62–90

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0215 / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    10h 1m
    $77–127

  4. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain train
    10h 10m
    $149–361

  5. Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train
    4h 26m
    $127–700

  6. Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ROC - EWR
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain train
    5h 5m
    $107–472

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

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train
    6h 10m
    $71–311

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brooktrain train
    6h 38m
    $95–515

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    10h 24m
    $112–289

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Manorvillebus bus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
    12h 29m
    $115–253

Rochester to Stony Brook by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Stony Brook via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Huntington in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Stony Brook LIRR via New York Midtown, W 34 St/7 Av, E 34 St/3 Av, 40th & Lex, Manorville, Islip Airport Connection, and Ronkonkoma LIRR in around 12h 29m.

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