Scoping out the transportation options in North Beach can help keep you on budget. The closest airport is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from the centre in Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.). However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can look into flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) away. Nearby metro stations include Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop, Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop and Taylor St & Columbus Ave Stop.