There are 3 ways to get from Stony Brook University to Beacon by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
3h 34m$30–57Drive 103.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stony Brook University to Beaconcar 103.5 mi
2h 22m$19–28Train via Ronkonkoma
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Woodsidetrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
4h 27m$33–57
Stony Brook University to Beacon by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stony Brook University to Beacon is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Stony Brook University to Beacon is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from Stony Brook University to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook and arriving at Beacon via Jamaica and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Stony Brook University and Beacon is 114 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stony Brook University to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Stony Brook University to Beacon, including transfers.
Stony Brook University to Beacon train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Stony Brook station.
Stony Brook University to Beacon train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stony Brook University to Beacon is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Stony Brook University to Beacon.
There are 136+ hotels available in Beacon.
What companies run services between Stony Brook University, NY, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to Beacon via Stony Brook, Jamaica, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stony Brook to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $12–17
- Peak
- $19–27
Train from Ronkonkoma to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–27
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
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