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If you're getting from an airport to the university by yourself, you can get to the Stony Brook train station, which is on campus close to the physics department, in the following ways. | If you're getting from an airport to the university by yourself, you can get to the Stony Brook train station, which is on campus close to the physics department, in the following ways. | ||
| − | ===JFK | + | ===John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)=== |
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| − | + | Take the AirTrain from the airport to Jamaica Station (the cost is $8.50). At Jamaica, you can follow signs to the [[Methods of transportation#Train|Long Island Railroad (LIRR)]], where you can take the Huntington/Port Jefferson line to Stony Brook for either $11.75 or $16.00 depending on the time. | |
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| − | === | + | ===LaGuardia Airport (LGA)=== |
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| − | + | If you're taking the train, you should get to Woodside station. The most efficient way is a taxi or a Lyft or an Uber, which will cost around $12 to $14. You can also take the bus, namely the Q70-SBS, which costs $2.90 and has Woodside as its final stop. Take the stairs at the station, and go to the [[Methods of transportation#Train|Long Island Railroad (LIRR)]] section where you can get a ticket to Stony Brook for either $15.25 or $20.50 depending on the time. | |
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| − | === | + | ===Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)=== |
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| − | [[Category:Incoming | + | Take the AirTrain to Newark Liberty Airport Station. At the station, you can buy a ticket to Penn Station on New Jersey Transit, which costs $17.10. Once you arrive at Penn Station, go downstairs to the [[Methods of transportation#Train|Long Island Railroad (LIRR)]] section, where you can buy a ticket to Stony Brook on the Huntington/Port Jefferson line, for $15.25 or $20.50 depending on the time. |
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| + | ===Long Island MacArthur (Islip) Airport (ISP)=== | ||
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| + | Taxi, Lyft, or Uber are the best options. You can also try to ask a current student to give you a ride. | ||
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| + | =Getting a Ride= | ||
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| + | You may be able to get a ride from a current student (especially if you're flying through Islip) through either [mailto:sbupgsa@gmail.com sbupgsa@gmail.com] or [mailto:donald.j.sheehan@stonybrook.edu donald.j.sheehan@stonybrook.edu]. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1019363118134585/ public student Facebook group] or the [https://www.facebook.com/sbupgsa/?ref=br_rs PGSA page]). | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:24, 8 January 2025
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Airports
If you're getting from an airport to the university by yourself, you can get to the Stony Brook train station, which is on campus close to the physics department, in the following ways.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Take the AirTrain from the airport to Jamaica Station (the cost is $8.50). At Jamaica, you can follow signs to the Long Island Railroad (LIRR), where you can take the Huntington/Port Jefferson line to Stony Brook for either $11.75 or $16.00 depending on the time.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
If you're taking the train, you should get to Woodside station. The most efficient way is a taxi or a Lyft or an Uber, which will cost around $12 to $14. You can also take the bus, namely the Q70-SBS, which costs $2.90 and has Woodside as its final stop. Take the stairs at the station, and go to the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) section where you can get a ticket to Stony Brook for either $15.25 or $20.50 depending on the time.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Take the AirTrain to Newark Liberty Airport Station. At the station, you can buy a ticket to Penn Station on New Jersey Transit, which costs $17.10. Once you arrive at Penn Station, go downstairs to the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) section, where you can buy a ticket to Stony Brook on the Huntington/Port Jefferson line, for $15.25 or $20.50 depending on the time.
Long Island MacArthur (Islip) Airport (ISP)
Taxi, Lyft, or Uber are the best options. You can also try to ask a current student to give you a ride.
Getting a Ride
You may be able to get a ride from a current student (especially if you're flying through Islip) through either sbupgsa@gmail.com or donald.j.sheehan@stonybrook.edu. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via the public student Facebook group or the PGSA page).
