There are 3 ways to get from Stony Brook University to Columbia University by train, subway, or car
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Train, line 1 subway
best- Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
2h 11m$17–35Drive 55.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stony Brook University to Columbia Universitycar 55.5 mi
1h 14m$11–15Train
- Take the train from Stony Brook to Huntingtontrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the train from Huntington to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch
2h 34m$17–36
Stony Brook University to Columbia University by foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stony Brook University to Columbia University is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Stony Brook University to Columbia University is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Stony Brook University to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via Jamaica and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Stony Brook University and Columbia University is 61 miles. The road distance is 55.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stony Brook University to Columbia University without a car is to train and line 1 subway which takes 2h 11m and costs $17 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Stony Brook University to Columbia University, including transfers.
Stony Brook University to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Stony Brook station.
Stony Brook University to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stony Brook University to Columbia University is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Stony Brook University to Columbia University.
There are 2874+ hotels available in Columbia University.
What companies run services between Stony Brook University, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to Columbia University via Stony Brook, Huntington, Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Stony Brook to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–17
- Peak
- $19–27
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–4
- Peak
- $4–6
Train from Stony Brook to Huntington
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $9–13
Train from Huntington to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $15–20
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
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