How to get from Brooklyn to Stony Brook by bus and train?

Brooklyn to Stony Brook - Bus Schedule

The Q8 bus from Brooklyn to Stony Brook usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10 min-5 hr. The trip takes about 2 hr 30 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Brooklyn to Stony Brook by bus and train

To get from Brooklyn to Stony Brook you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the Q8 bus from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from Hicksville station to Stony Brook station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $17.50. The bus and train schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Stony Brook on the Moovit app.

150min$17.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q8Q8
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Leaves from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fountain Av /Flatlands Av
    790 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q8Q8
    Wait for bus
    Q8
    Jamaica Bus Terminal Via 101 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/95 Av
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hicksville
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Port Jefferson
  • 8
    Ride to train station Stony Brook
    Ride to train station
    Stony Brook
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Stony Brook

The distance between Brooklyn and Stony Brook is approximately 49.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Stony Brook by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Stony Brook – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Brooklyn to Stony Brook

To check the bus and train schedule from Brooklyn to Stony Brook using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brooklyn) and destination (Stony Brook), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line Q8, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Stony Brook?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brooklyn to Stony Brook?

    The Q8 bus line goes from Fountain Av /Flatlands Av station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey to Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station near Stony Brook.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn to Stony Brook by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn and Stony Brook by bus and train is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brooklyn to get to Stony Brook?

    Get on the Q8 bus from the Fountain Av /Flatlands Av stop near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brooklyn and Stony Brook?

    Get off the bus at the Sutphin Blvd/95 Av station, which is closest to Stony Brook.

  • How much is the bus fare from Brooklyn to Stony Brook?

    The ride from Brooklyn to Stony Brook costs $17.50.

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