There are 5 ways to get from Stony Brook University to East Islip by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 51 bus, line 17 bus
best- Take the bus from Circle Rd/Shirley Kenny Dr to Ronkonkoma LIRRbus 51
- Take the bus from Central Islip LIRR to Montauk Hwy/Carleton Avebus 17
1h 55m$8–11Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stony Brook University to East Islipcar 16.6 mi
26 min$3–5Train
- Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Great Rivertrain Montauk Branch
2h 51m$19–45Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stony Brook University to East Isliptaxi 16.6 mi
26 min$55–75Line 51 bus, line 2 bus
- Take the bus from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd to Patchogue LIRRbus 51
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Montauk Hwy/Champlin Avebus 2
2h 11m$5
Stony Brook University to East Islip by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stony Brook University to East Islip is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Stony Brook University to East Islip is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $55 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Stony Brook University to East Islip. However, there are services departing from Circle Rd/Shirley Kenny Dr and arriving at Montauk Hwy/Carleton Ave via Central Islip LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Stony Brook University to East Islip. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook and arriving at Great River via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Stony Brook University and East Islip is 22 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.
The best way to get from Stony Brook University to East Islip without a car is to line 51 bus and line 17 bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $8 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Stony Brook University to East Islip, including transfers.
Stony Brook University to East Islip bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Circle Rd/Shirley Kenny Dr station.
Stony Brook University to East Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Stony Brook station.
The best way to get from Stony Brook University to East Islip is to line 51 bus and line 17 bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Stony Brook University, NY, USA and East Islip, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to Montauk Hwy/Carleton Ave via Circle Rd/Shirley Kenny Dr, Ronkonkoma LIRR, Ronkonkoma, Central Islip, and Central Islip LIRR in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to Great River via Stony Brook and Jamaica in around 2h 51m.
- 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 Great River
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–19
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $15–19
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from Circle Rd/Shirley Kenny Dr to Ronkonkoma LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Central Islip LIRR to Montauk Hwy/Carleton Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd to Patchogue LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Patchogue LIRR to Montauk Hwy/Champlin Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $55–75
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 East Islip bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Ronkonkoma LIRR station.
Stony Brook University to East Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stony Brook University to East Islip is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Stony Brook University to East Islip.
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