Lodging, Transportation, and Directions

Directions:

By car
Take Long Island Expressway to exit 62 (Route 97) North. Drive north about 9 miles until reaching the entrances to the Stony Brook campus. Take the second entrance, the “Main” entrance and follow the signs to parking. Lots of visitor parking is available. Parking permits will be necessary for Friday afternoon, so be sure to check that on the registration form if you are driving. The Student Activity Center (SAC) building is at the center of campus. Signs will direct you.

By car-ferry
Ferry from New London to Orient Point (1-860-443-5281): Follow Sound Avenue West, joining Route 25 in Shoreham and ultimately Route 347 in Mt. Sinai. Continue to Nichols Road (Route 97), then north as above.
Ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson (1-888-44FERRY): You will exit the ferry directly onto Route 25A headed toward the University. After East Setauket take the left onto Nichols Road (Route 97) south. The second campus entrance to the right is the “Main” entrance. Proceed as above.

By train
Take the Port Jefferson line and get off at the Stony Brook station. The SAC building is about 400 yards away. Alternatively, take the Ronkonkoma line to Ronkonkoma and take a cab (about $10, but a better schedule and a faster train).

From Islip Airport
Take Rte. 454 East about 2 miles until it merges with Rte. 27 East. Continue on 27 East for a little less than a mile until reaching a sign for Stony Brook. Follow the sign to Route 97 North. Continue on 97 North for about 11 miles until reaching the entrance to the Stony Brook campus.

From JFK or LGA Airports
Cheap way (DON'T DO THIS AT NIGHT): Take a taxi to the Jamaica LIRR (Long Island Rail Road), about $15, and then take one of the trains described above to Ronkonkoma or Stony Brook. Even cheaper, take the bus to Jamica, about $5. Same warnings.

Safer way: Taxi (around at least $100) or airport shuttle (shared ride with other passengers, but $40).

Ground transportation: Follow signs to GROUND TRANSPORTATION DESK near the baggage claim area. In order to avoid long waits at the airport, it is advisable to reserve ground transportation in advance.

Classic Airport Shuttle
(631) 567 5100
(800) 666-4949

Super Shuttle
(212) 258-3826

Airport Limousines: Door-to-Door service in cars and vans is available to and from all airports. The following are a few local shuttle services that often provide service to Brookhaven travelers (reservations a must):

Winston Limousine (631) 924-1200
Spartan Limousine (631) 928-5454
Classic Limousine (631) 567-5100

(The locals use Spartan a lot. The limos are usually shared with at most one other passenger and cost no more, maybe less, than the shuttle, if reserved. If it's been a long time since you were on Long Island and you want a quick reminder of what it's like, a ride in a Spartan Limo will bring it all flooding back...)

Car Rentals: Most major car rental companies are represented at the area airports. Reservations strongly recommended. Get local directions to the Long Island Expressway, then follow the directions above to Stony Brook.

Hotels:

Danford's Inn offers the advantage of a great location on the water in the village of Port Jefferson. Conference attendees can request the conference rate of $145 (single occupancy) or $165 (double occupancy). A block of 30 rooms has been booked until May 15.

Danford's Inn
25 East Broadway
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
TEL (631) 928-5200
FAX (631) 928-3598

The Three Village Inn is closest to the university and also is located on the water. Conference attendees can request the conference rate of $109. A block of five rooms has been booked (until May 15).

Three Village Inn
150 Main Street (off 25A)
Stony Brook, NY 11790
TEL (631) 751-0555
FAX (631) 751-0593

A block of 40 rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express at the university rate, $99 (deadline for this rate is May 26). The Inn is located on Nesconset Highway, near the University, but not a pleasant walk.

Holiday Inn Express
3131 Route 347
Centereach, NY 11720
TEL (631) 471-8000
FAX (631) 471-8623
University rate: $99

On Campus Housing: If what you want is convenience, low expense, fresh sheets and a fan for an air conditioner, try the on-campus residences. Use the mail-in form.

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“A Reasonable Alternative”
(A reservation service for unlisted Bed & Breakfasts)
117 Spring Street
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
TEL (631) 928-4034

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Sheraton Inn
110 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy
Smithtown NY 11787
TEL (631) 231-1100
Prices: Thurs-Sun $139/night (basic room)

Smithtown Econo Lodge
Smithtown Bypass
Smithtown NY 11787
TEL (631) 724-9000
Prices: $78+tax single/night, $82+tax double/night

Holiday Inn
Veterans Memorial Highway
Ronkonkoma
TEL (631) 585-9500
Prices: $165/night

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A more complete listing of local hotels can be found on the University's Off Campus Housing web page.

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Local Car rental:

AVIS is located at 999 Route 25A, Stony Brook right next to the Stony Brook LIRR train station. Their phone number is (800) 831-2847.