By Plane

The Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip is 25 minutes (16 miles) from the campus and is serviced by direct flights by major airlines and commuter lines.
Kennedy (JFK) and LaGuardia airports are about an hour and a half (approx. 50 miles) to the west. If renting a car, follow the car directions. If arriving in JFK or LaGuardia, an airport shared shuttle bus will cost you about $40.00 for the trip to Stony Brook (count on about a two hour ride), or about $60.00 to $100.00 for an airport limo or a taxi service. If you arrive at Islip MacArthur airport, it will cost you about $40.00 to $60.00 for a limo or a taxi service.
We advise you to call in advance and book a local limo/taxi, thereby avoiding more expensive airport based services.
Local taxi service can be obtained from the following company:
  • Lindy's Taxi - (631) 473-0707
Limousine service is available through the following companies:
  • Spartan - (631) 928-5454
  • Classic - (631) 567-5100

Spartan's rates, for example, are:

  • From JFK or LaGuardia
  • $58.00/person + parking (should be < $6.00)
  • $10.00 for each additional person
  • $87.00 for a private car (up to 4 people)
  • + $10.00 after 9:30 PM
  • $97.00 after midnight (considered private car)
  • From Islip
  • $37.00/person + parking (~$2.00)
  • $5.00 for each additional person
  • + $ 5.00 after 9:30 PM
  • + $10.00 after 11:00 PM
  • $62.00 after midnight (considered private car)