If traveling from Taipei to Hualien by public transport, it’s recommended to take the train to Hualien Station. The Tze-Chiang Limited Express costs 794 NTD per person round-trip, totaling 3,176 NTD for a family of four. To get to Yashang, you can take the Coastal Bus (Hailine Bus) from Hualien Bus Station in front of the train station and get off at Dongxing Station. Walk back about 5–10 minutes to reach the destination, with a bus ride of around 1.5 hours. To get to the 12th Bridge Space, get off at the 12th Bridge Station, where the homestay is right next door, about a 30-minute drive.
For accommodation, taking Yashang as an example, the cost for four people is 4,500 NTD, including breakfast, afternoon tea, and dinner — not a hefty expense. If you’d like to drive and enjoy the scenic views along the East Coast, it’s recommended to rent a car near the train station, starting at 1,600 NTD per day, with fuel costs around 800–1,000 NTD per day. The total travel cost for a family of four for a 2-day, 1-night trip, including meals, accommodation, and car rental, starts at about 10,000 NTD.