Travel plan for New York Islanders vs Vancouver Canucks at UBS Arena. Where to stay, how to get there, and what works around UBS Arena.
A dedicated LIRR Elmont–UBS Arena station serves event days; otherwise driving with on-site parking is common.
JFK ~7 mi; LaGuardia (LGA) ~11 mi.
2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003
Capacity 17,255 • Opened 2021
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The comfortable Long Island base for an Islanders game without Manhattan prices.
~15 min • drive or LIRR
Best overall~15 min • drive or LIRR
Comfortable Long Island hotels with easy driving and LIRR access to UBS Arena.
The comfortable Long Island base for an Islanders game without Manhattan prices.
Best for game-only tripadjacent • walk/shuttle
Stay adjacent to UBS Arena at Belmont Park for the shortest possible gameday.
Only if you want to roll out of bed and into the arena.
Best for NYC weekend~20 mi • LIRR from Penn on event days
The classic NYC base — endless hotels, restaurants and nightlife, with transit to every venue in the metro.
Stay here if the game is one part of a bigger New York weekend.