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 hours of operation. Taxis usually meet arriving trains at Syosset station (taxis are NOT normally available at Cold Spring Harbor station). Syosset Taxi (516 921-2141)

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)
*Three day advance reservation required.*
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.
$90.00 for 1 person / $45.00 pp for 2 / $40.00 pp for 3 or more [Gratuities included]. 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. $54.00 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.

EXECUTIVE LIMOUSINE: (631) 696-8000 - call for details

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