TRAVEL INFORMATION

Travel alert: International visitors to the U.S. from Visa Waiver Program countries are now required to apply for travel authorization online:
Electronic System for Travel Authorization

From New York City (NYC): The Long Island Rail Road runs between Penn Station in Manhattan and points east on Long Island. The JFK Airtrain runs between JFK airport and Jamaica in Queens/NYC, and connects with the LIRR. To get to CSHL from Penn Station or Jamaica, take the train to Syosset station on the Huntington/Port Jefferson line.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Links

CSHL Shuttle Service: CSHL offers a complimentary shuttle service from Syosset LIRR train station to the Laboratory. Attendees are welcome to use this service on a first-come-first-served basis. See current schedule. Taxis usually meet arriving trains at Syosset station (taxis are NOT normally available at Cold Spring Harbor station). Syosset Taxi (516 921-2141); Syosset Taxi Rates: $10.00 ($6.00 per person for 2 or more).

We are not affiliated with or recommend use of Island Taxi or Oyster Rides.

From NYC Airports: [Note: We do not recommend Newark (in New Jersey) because of the long travel time to and from the Laboratory]. JFK and LaGuardia are located 45-90 min travel time depending on Long Island traffic (which can be bad!). Islip Airport is located on Long Island approximately 40-60 min away.

Car Services from JFK and LaGuardia airports:
Do not accept rides from independent taxis
SYOSSET LIMOUSINE SERVICE (SLS): (516) 364-9681; Syossetlimo@aol.com (servicing CSHL since 1989)

SLS operates non-stop hourly shuttle service from JFK & LGA on the first day of larger CSHL meetings as well as shared rides to the airport on the last day of the meeting.

Click HERE for rates.

SLS also provides transportation to and from Islip Airport, Manhattan and the tri-state area.

Click HERE to reserve a Syosset Limo

***NOTE: Before accepting car service from a driver at the airport, please be sure to request proper identification bearing the Cold Spring Harbor logo. This logo should appear in upper left corner of ID.

SUPER SHUTTLE: 1-800-957-4533. Shared Ride Service (possible stops at other terminals/destinations). Use courtesy phone at airport. No reservation required. $61.92 per person plus gratuity. Cold Spring Harbor Meeting attendees receive a 5% discount one way and a 10% discount when they book their reservation round trip online. Simply click here to view Super Shuttle's web site and obtain your discount.

From points south: Take Southern State Parkway, take the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway (135) north to exit 14E Jericho Turnpike. Make a left on South Woods Rd and take that to its end. Make a right on Cold Spring Rd. and merge onto 25A going east and travel 1/4 mile down the hill. See below

From points east/ferries: Take 495 West to the Seaford Oyster Bay Express way (135) north, take the 14E exit for Jericho Turnpike, make a left on South Woods Rd and take that to its end. Make a right on Cold Spring Rd. and merge onto 25A going east and travel 1/4 mile down the hill. See below

The Laboratory is located on Bungtown Road off route 25A in Cold Spring Harbor, marked by a traffic light and gold Victorian house. Grace Auditorium is the first building on your left.

Ferry Services to Long Island

Port Jefferson Ferry
Port Jefferson [NY]- Bridgeport [CT] (631-473-0286)
Cross Sound Ferry
Orient Point [NY] - New London [CT] (860-443-5281)

Local Taxis

Syosset Taxi: (516 921-2141)

Car Rentals

Avis
135 W. Jericho Tpke.
Huntington Station, NY
(631) 271-9300 or Nationwide (800)331-1212

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
338 East Jericho Tpke.
Huntington Station, NY
(631) 424-2500

Hertz
145 West Jericho Tpke.
Huntington, NY
(631) 427-6106

Remember we arrange housing for ~90% of meetings participants and 100% of course participants. If you prefer to arrange your own accommodation, here are some Local Hotels