Amsterdam is easy to get to: there are almost 300 direct destinations world wide to Amsterdam’s Schiphol International (AMS) Airport airport. Getting to the city from Schiphol is convenient by train: a direct line connects directly to Central Station, with 7-8 trains per hour. The trip takes around 15-20 minutes and the trains generally leave from platform 1, 2 or 3. It will either be direct or make a couple of stops before Central Station. The fastest train is Intercity Direct in 14 minutes.
Once in Amsterdam, you can go native and rent a bicycle or use the extensive public transport system. See http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/plan-your-trip/getting-around for more information on public transport in Amsterdam