By Taipei Metro
While there is a station called Beitou on the Taipei Metro, most of the action actually takes place nearby to Xinbeitou Station. Travelers first need to make their way to Beitou Station, and then join a small branch line that goes to Xinbeitou. The route can be done on Taipei Metro’s red line from Taipei Station (30 minutes, NT$50), or Tamsui Station if coming from the north (25 minutes, NT$50).
By bicycle
There is a YouBike station just outside Xinbeitou Station, to the left after the exit. It’s perfectly possible to cycle here, but as you head north towards Yangmingshan National Park the hills start to get rather steep. In such cases it’s probably best to take the bus or use a rental car. The necessary bus routes are given in each destination page.