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How to get fromStony Brook to Boston Universityby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, car ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Stony Brook to Boston University by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    6h 14m
    $137–235

  2. Drive  241 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stony Brook to Boston Universitycar car 241 mi
    4h 45m
    $42–60

  3. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    4h 27m
    $513–1,447

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 20m
    $117–235

  5. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    4h 55m
    $87–481

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    5h 20m
    $548–973

  7. Line 51 bus to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd to Ronkonkoma LIRRbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ISP - BOS
    5h 5m
    $270–373

Stony Brook to Boston University by train, foot, and tram

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Stony Brook, NY, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Stony Brook to Boston University via Jamaica, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Copley, and Boston University East in around 6h 14m.

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