Getting to Cold Spring Harbor
Find the best way to travel to GBCC 2025 at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
🚆 By Train (From NYC)
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) runs between Moynihan Train Hall (Penn Station) in NYC and Syosset LIRR Station.
Free Shuttle: CSHL provides a complimentary shuttle service between Syosset and Grace Auditorium.
🚖 By Taxi (From Syosset LIRR & Local Areas)
Need a ride? Call a local taxi service:
- Syosset Taxi: (516) 921-2141
✈️ By Plane
🛬 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
45-90 min travel time to CSHL depending on traffic.
Take the JFK AirTrain to Jamaica Station, then connect to the LIRR.
🛬 LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
45-90 min travel time to CSHL.
Uber/Lyft or a reserved car is recommended.
🛬 Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
40-60 min travel time to CSHL.
Uber/Lyft is recommended.
🚫 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (Not Recommended)
Up to 2 hours by car and expensive.
Alternative: Take the Newark AirTrain to Penn Station NYC, then transfer to the LIRR.
🚗 Recommended Car Services
For safe and reliable transportation, use one of these services:
- Syosset Limousine Service (SLS) - (516) 364-9681 | Email
- Limos Long Island - (516) 400-3364 (Use **promo code CSHL** for a discount)
- Salmon Limousine Services - (631) 543-6412
- Executive Limousine - (516) 826-8172 | Website
🛣️ Driving Directions
From NYC & Points West
Take I-495E (Long Island Expressway) → Exit 41N → Follow 107N → 106N → 25A to Bungtown Road (CSHL entrance).
From Points South
Take Southern State Pkwy → NY-135N → 25A → Bungtown Road (CSHL entrance).
From Points East
Take I-495W → NY-231 → 25A → Bungtown Road (CSHL entrance).
🏨 Hotels & Accommodations
CSHL arranges housing for ~90% of attendees. If you prefer to book your own accommodations, here are some local hotels:
| Hotel | Travel Time | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| The Days Inn at Woodbury | ~12 min | (516) 921-6900 |
| Comfort Inn | ~15 min | (516) 921-1111 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | ~10 min | (631) 812-7054 |
| Holiday Inn | ~15 min | (516) 349-7400 |
| The Inn at Fox Hollow | ~12 min | (516) 224-8100 |
| Four Points by Sheraton | ~15 min | (516) 694-6500 |
Note: CSHL's free shuttle service is only available for specific hotels. Please confirm before booking.