This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Long Island City with ease. Make your way to Long Island City with a flight to New York, NY (NYS-Skyports Seaplane Base), the closest major airport which is located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from the city center. You can access metro transit at 21 St. Station, 45 Rd. - Court House Sq. Station, and 23 St. - Ely Av. Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Long Island City Hunterspoint Avenue Station or Long Island City Station.