There are 4 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory by tram, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Stationtram AirTrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Cold Spring Harbortrain Port Jefferson Branch
1h 3m$27–39Drive 26.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratorycar 26.8 mi
40 min$5–8Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory26.8 mi
40 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratorytaxi 26.8 mi
40 min$110–140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. However, there are services departing from Terminal 4 and arriving at Cold Spring Harbor via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is 31 miles. The road distance is 26.9 miles.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 3m and costs $26 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, including transfers.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, depart from Terminal 4 station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at Jamaica Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is 27 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
There are 191+ hotels available in Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. However, you can take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk to Jamaica, take the train to Cold Spring Harbor, then take the taxi to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from New York JFK-JFK to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on demand, and the journey takes 40 min.
Tram from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Cold Spring Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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