There are 7 ways to get from Stony Brook to Boston by car ferry, bus, train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Car ferry, bus • 6h 52m
6 alternative options
Train • 5h 59m
Car ferry, train • 7h 30m
Drive • 4h 39m
Train to New York JFK, fly • 3h 57m
Train to New York La Guardia, fly • 4h 17m
Train, train to Newark, fly • 4h 44m
Stony Brook to Boston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stony Brook to Boston is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Stony Brook to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $75 - $410.
No, there is no direct train from Stony Brook to Boston. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook and arriving at Boston via Jamaica and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Stony Brook and Boston is 184 miles. The road distance is 246.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stony Brook to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $30 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Stony Brook to Boston, including transfers.
Stony Brook to Boston train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Stony Brook station.
Stony Brook to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stony Brook to Boston is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Stony Brook to Boston.
There are 1110+ hotels available in Boston. Prices start at $84 USD per night.
- Distance: 184.2 miles
- Duration: 6h 52m
What companies run services between Stony Brook, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Stony Brook to Boston via Jamaica and New York Penn Station in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $440
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $420
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $430
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York JFK to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $370
Flights from New York La Guardia to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $650
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Newark to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from Stony Brook to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3 - $20
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Peak
- $3 - $20
- Off-Peak
- $12 - $17
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $0 - $4
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Peak
- $0 - $4
- Off-Peak
- $2 - $4
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $500
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $330
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $300
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $550
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $500
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $9 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $27 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $95 - $230
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13 - $16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $10 - $12
- Adult Airport
- $13 - $16
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6 - $40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Hartford to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station, Hartford, CT to South Station, Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Hartford to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $10 - $50
- Phone
- +1 888-443-3779
- info@PJferry.com
- Website
- 88844ferry.com
Car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19 - $75
- Schedules at
- 88844ferry.com
- Car and passenger
- $70 - $75
- Adult
- $22
- Senior
- $19
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