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

Hempstead to Stony Brook - Bus Schedule

The N40 bus from Hempstead to Stony Brook usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 44 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Hempstead to Stony Brook by bus and train

To get from Hempstead to Stony Brook you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the N40 bus from Hempstead Transit Center station to Mineola Bus Term station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from Huntington station to Stony Brook station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $13.15. The bus and train schedule from Hempstead may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Stony Brook on the Moovit app.

104min$13.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - N40N40
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Leaves from Hempstead Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hempstead Transit Center
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - N40N40
    Wait for bus
    N40
    Mineola
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mineola Bus Term
    ID 2488
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mineola
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Huntington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Huntington
    30 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
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hempstead to Stony Brook

The distance between Hempstead and Stony Brook is approximately 37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hempstead 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 Hempstead to Stony Brook

To check the bus and train schedule from Hempstead to Stony Brook using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hempstead) 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 Hempstead to Stony Brook?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line N40, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hempstead to Stony Brook?

    The N40 bus line goes from Hempstead Transit Center station near Hempstead in Hempstead to Mineola Bus Term station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Mineola Bus Term station near Stony Brook.

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

    The total travel time between Hempstead and Stony Brook by bus and train is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the N40 bus from the Hempstead Transit Center stop near Hempstead in Hempstead.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mineola Bus Term station, which is closest to Stony Brook.

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

    The ride from Hempstead to Stony Brook costs $13.15.

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