Getting to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Plan your journey by train, car, taxi, rideshare, or air—and arrive ready for GBCC 2025.
Detailed schedules, driving tips, shuttle routes, and trusted car-service contacts are all here to make your trip seamless.

By Train + Shuttle

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) departs Moynihan Train Hall (Penn Station) roughly every 30 minutes for Syosset (trip ≈ 55 minutes).
From Syosset, the CSHL shuttle runs on the half-hour directly to Grace Auditorium—fully ADA-accessible and staffed by volunteers to assist with luggage.

By Taxi or Rideshare

If shuttle times don’t align, local taxis (e.g. Syosset Taxi at (516) 921-2141) serve Syosset Station 24/7.
Uber/Lyft are plentiful—just request “Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.” Expect a 10-15 minute ride from the station.

By Air

JFK & LGA both offer 45–90 minute transfers via LIRR or car, depending on traffic.
ISP (MacArthur) is smaller but only ~40–60 minutes by car—Uber/Lyft recommended.
We do not recommend EWR (Newark) due to long, multi-step transfers.

Driving Directions

From Manhattan & Points West

Take the Midtown Tunnel onto I-495 E (Long Island Expressway) → Exit 48 (Round Swamp Rd) → left on Jericho Turnpike → right on Bungtown Rd into the main CSHL entrance.

From Points South

Follow Southern State Parkway → merge onto NY-135 N → continue on Jericho Turnpike → right on Bungtown Rd. Look for “Grace Auditorium” signage.

From Points East

Drive west on I-495 to Exit 49 (NY-231 S) → continue onto NY-25A → left on Bungtown Rd → shuttle pick-ups in front of Grace Auditorium.

Limousine Service

Car Services & Private Shuttles

For point-to-point transfers (airports, hotels, train station), these licensed providers are highly recommended:

Local Hotel Exterior

Partner Hotels & Shuttle

CSHL’s free shuttle runs regularly between campus and these partner hotels. To guarantee service, please book directly using the CSHL group-rate link.

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