There are 5 ways to get from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Stony Brook to Hicksvilletrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St + Hamilton Stbus n48 / ...
2h$12–21Drive 34 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stony Brook University to Hofstra Universitycar 34 mi
48 min$7–9Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Smith Haven Mall to Amityville LIRRbus 4
- Take the bus from Amityville Sta to Jerusalem Ave + Rutland Rdbus n54 / ...
3h 53m$8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stony Brook University to Hofstra Universitytaxi 34 mi
48 min$300–360Train
- Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
2h 42m$14–32
Stony Brook University to Hofstra University by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd and arriving at Jerusalem Ave + Rutland Rd via Smith Haven Mall and Amityville Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook and arriving at Hempstead via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Stony Brook University and Hofstra University is 36 miles. The road distance is 34.2 miles.
The best way to get from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h and costs $12 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University, including transfers.
Stony Brook University to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Smith Haven Mall station.
Stony Brook University to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Stony Brook station.
The best way to get from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University is to line 4 bus and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Stony Brook University, NY, USA and Hofstra University, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University via Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd, Smith Haven Mall, Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, and Jerusalem Ave + Rutland Rd in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University via Stony Brook, Jamaica, and Hempstead in around 2h 42m.
- 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 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 Hempstead
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Hicksville LIRR Station to Front St + Hamilton St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Amityville Sta to Jerusalem Ave + Rutland Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Suffolk County Transit
Bus from Smith Haven Mall to Amityville LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Suffolk County Transit
- Adults
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $300–360
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 Hofstra University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Amityville LIRR station.
Stony Brook University to Hofstra University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stony Brook University to Hofstra University is 34 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University.
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