There are 8 ways to get from Stony Brook to Boston University by car ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, train
best- Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
- Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
6h 20m$67–185Drive 241 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stony Brook to Boston Universitycar 241 mi
4h 44m$44–64Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
- Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Bostonbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
7h 40m$53–130Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 31m$453–1,247Train
- Take the train from Huntington to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 46m$72–176Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4h 54m$82–441Line 51 bus to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd to Ronkonkoma LIRRbus
- Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 15m$270–373Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Huntington to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
5h 57m$527–1,373
Stony Brook to Boston University by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stony Brook to Boston University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Stony Brook to Boston University is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $450 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct train from Stony Brook to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook and arriving at Boston University East via Huntington, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Stony Brook and Boston University is 196 miles. The road distance is 242.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stony Brook to Boston University without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 6h 20m and costs $65 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Stony Brook to Boston University, including transfers.
Stony Brook to Boston University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Huntington station.
Stony Brook to Boston University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stony Brook to Boston University is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Stony Brook to Boston University.
There are 1761+ hotels available in Boston University.
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 Huntington, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Copley, and Boston University East in around 6h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-443-3779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry
Car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–80
- Website
- Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry
- Schedules at
- Ferry Schedule
- Car and passenger
- $78–80
- Adult
- $25
- Senior
- $22
Car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–80
- Website
- Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry
- Schedules at
- Ferry Schedule
- Car and passenger
- $78–80
- Adult
- $25
- Senior
- $22
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