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By train:
From New York City (NYC)
The Long Island Rail Road runs between Penn Station and Syosset. CSHL provides a complimentary shuttle service between Syosset LIRR train station and CSHL.
Local Taxis:
Syosset Taxi: (516) 921-2141
Rates (estimated): 1- $13.12 - $3.00 for additional passenger
**We do not recommend Island Taxi or Oyster Rides taxis.**
By plane
JFK and LaGuardia airports 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. The JFK Airtrain runs between JFK airport and Jamaica in Queens/NYC and connects with the LIRR.
*NOTE Before accepting car service from a driver at the airport, please be sure to request proper identification bearing the Cold Spring Harbor logo or of the service providers mentioned above.*
Recommended Car Service providers from JFK and LaGuardia airports to CSHL (avoid rides from independent or unlicensed taxis) PLEASE NOTE: NY State has passed a new law mandating that all chauffeurs and passengers MUST wear a seatbelt and mask while in vehicles, both Front and Rear seats.
SYOSSET LIMOUSINE SERVICE (SLS):
(516) 364-9681
2022 RATES
RESERVATIONS
reservations@syossetlimo.com (servicing CSHL since 1989)
SLS operates a non-stop shuttle service to JFK & LGA on the last day of CSHL meetings. SLS also provides transportation to and from Islip Airport, Manhattan, and the tri-state area.
EXECUTIVE LIMO SERVICE:
(631-696-8000)
2022 RATES
Reserve online at execlimo1@optonline.net
LIMOS LONG ISLAND:
(516) 400-3364
2023 RATES (be sure to use promo code CSHL for discount)
By car:
From NYC and points west:
Take I-495 E toward Eastern Long Island to exit 41N for New York 106/107 toward Oyster Bay. Turn right onto 107N for about 1 mile then another right onto 106N for 3.5 miles.
Make a right onto Northern Blvd 25A and travel 4 miles until you reach a traffic light and Bungtown road will be on your left.
From points south:
Take Southern State Pkwy to exit 28AN merge onto Seaford Oyster Bay (NY-135N) towards Syosset.
Proceed to exit at 14E for New York 25 E toward Woodbury. Make a left onto South Woods road and drive for 1.6 miles then turn right onto Cold Spring road for about 1 mile.
Continue onto 25A for about 1 mile until you reach a traffic light where Bungtown road will be on your left.
From points east:
Islip Airport:
Travel on NY-454 W until you reach I-495 W. Proceed left onto I-495 W via ramp towards New York.
Take exit 51 towards NY-231/Babylon/Northport. At traffic light turn right onto Deer Park Ave.
Take Country Road 35 N to Main Street 25A. Continue on 25A for about four miles until you reach a traffic light and Bungtown road will be on your right.
Port Jefferson Ferry-
Port Jefferson [NY] - Bridgeport [CT]
(631-473-0286)
Follow 25A all the way until you reach Bungtown Road on your right.
Cross Sound Ferry-
Orient Point [NY] - New London [CT]
(860-443-5281)
Take route 25 to I-495 W.
Proceed to exit 51 towards NY-231/Babylon/Northport. At traffic light turn right onto Deer Park Ave.
Take Country Road 35 N to Main Street 25A. Continue on 25A for about four miles until you reach a traffic light and Bungtown road will be on your right.