How to get from Stony Brook to Manhattan by bus, subway and train?

Stony Brook to Manhattan - Bus Schedule

The 51 bus from Stony Brook to Manhattan runs from 5:32 AM to 10:31 PM, with departures every 30 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 57 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Stony Brook to Manhattan by bus, subway and train

To get from Stony Brook to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 51 bus from Nicolls Rd/Sycamore Dr station to Ronkonkoma LIRR station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 3 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to Park Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $21.25. The bus, subway and train schedule from Stony Brook may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

177min$21.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Subway - 3
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Nicolls Rd/Sycamore Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nicolls Rd/Sycamore Dr
    ID 2235
    0.97 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Patchogue Rr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ronkonkoma LIRR
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ronkonkoma
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    80 min
  • 7
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Place
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stony Brook to Manhattan

The distance between Stony Brook, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 62.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stony Brook to Manhattan by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Stony Brook to Manhattan

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Stony Brook to Manhattan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Stony Brook) and destination (Manhattan), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stony Brook to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 51, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Subway line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stony Brook and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stony Brook to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    The 51 bus line goes from Nicolls Rd/Sycamore Dr station near Stony Brook to Ronkonkoma LIRR station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Ronkonkoma LIRR station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stony Brook to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Stony Brook and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stony Brook to get to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 51 bus from the Nicolls Rd/Sycamore Dr stop near Stony Brook in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stony Brook and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Ronkonkoma LIRR station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from Stony Brook to Manhattan?

    The ride from Stony Brook to Manhattan costs $21.25.

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