There are 4 ways to get from Stony Brook University to Central Islip by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 51 bus, line 4 bus
best- Take the bus from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd to Smith Haven Mallbus 51
- Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to W Suffolk Ave/Wheeler Rdbus 4
1h 24m$5Drive 12.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stony Brook University to Central Islipcar 12.2 mi
19 min$3–4Train
- Take the train from Stony Brook to Hicksvilletrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the train from Hicksville to Central Isliptrain Ronkonkoma Branch
1h 38m$13–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stony Brook University to Central Isliptaxi 12.2 mi
19 min$40–55
Stony Brook University to Central Islip by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stony Brook University to Central Islip is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Stony Brook University to Central Islip is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Stony Brook University to Central Islip. However, there are services departing from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd and arriving at W Suffolk Ave/Wheeler Rd via Smith Haven Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Stony Brook University to Central Islip. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook and arriving at Central Islip via Hicksville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Stony Brook University and Central Islip is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stony Brook University to Central Islip without a car is to line 51 bus and line 4 bus which takes 1h 24m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Stony Brook University to Central Islip, including transfers.
Stony Brook University to Central Islip bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd station.
Stony Brook University to Central Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Stony Brook station.
The best way to get from Stony Brook University to Central Islip is to line 51 bus and line 4 bus which takes 1h 24m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $28 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Stony Brook University, NY, USA and Central Islip, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to W Suffolk Ave/Wheeler Rd via Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd and Smith Haven Mall in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to Central Islip via Stony Brook and Hicksville in around 1h 38m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Stony Brook to Hicksville
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–13
- Peak
- $13–18
Train from Hicksville to Central Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $8–10
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd 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 W Suffolk Ave/Wheeler Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
LI Yellow Cab Corp
- Phone
- +1 516-931-1111
Ted's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-324-2003
Tejedor Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-830-7012
- Website
- tejedortaxi.com
Lindy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-234-1300
- Website
- lindystaxi.com
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Stony Brook University to Central Islip bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Smith Haven Mall station.
Stony Brook University to Central Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hicksville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stony Brook University to Central Islip is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Stony Brook University to Central Islip.
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