To and Fro: moving your bike around British Columbia
My bike and I are in
and we’d like to be in
.
We show what transit connections accept bikes. Check with the operator for prices, schedules, and reservations.
Same place twice. You’re already there, so enjoy the ride.
Good news: buses, ferries, trains and rental cars can carry you and your bike from Abbotsford to Cumberland.
For scale
As the crow flies208 km
Biking whole way277 km Β· 14 h 39 m
By car273 km Β· 4 h 27 m
We found seven ways to get you there, ferries doing the heavy lifting.
π Riding a coach? Most BC coach operators want your bike bagged or boxed. Our field note walks through packing it, including an inexpensive packable bike bag we like: How to bike-and-bus in BC ›
Note: Most carriers carry only a handful of bikes, and summer weekends fill up fast. Reserve where you can. Where you can't, go early or have a backup plan.
Option one · five legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A shared ride helps bridge the gap.
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π²First, get from Central Abbotsford to Highstreet Mall (Abbotsford), about 6.6 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Abbotsford Mission Taxi, Central Valley Taxi might help.
πBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressHighstreet Mall (Abbotsford) βLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)44 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πSkyTrainTransLinkLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Black Top Cabs, Maclure'S Cabs might help.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option two · five legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
The same idea as Option one, on different routes.
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πBC Transit66 Fraser Valley Express (FVX)Abbotsford βLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)50 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πSkyTrainTransLinkLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option three · five legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.
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πEbusVancouver β Kelownaor Ebus (Vancouver β Kamloops) or Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Abbotsford βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)65 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option four · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Four ways to travel, one destination.
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π²First, get from Central Abbotsford to Highstreet Mall (Abbotsford), about 6.6 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
πBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressHighstreet Mall (Abbotsford) βLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)44 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πSkyTrainTransLinkLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βComox Airport (YQQ)88 kmOne-way between Island branches β no drop chargeBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) βCourtenay8.3 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
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Option five · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option one, but a train instead of the SkyTrain.
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πBC Transit31 Valley ConnectorG Ferguson Way at McCallum Rd (Abbotsford) βJunction Mall (Mission)9.1 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²Travel the short hop from Junction Mall (Mission) to Lougheed Hwy at Haig St (Mission), about 0.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Teco Taxi might help.
πWest Coast ExpressTransLinkLougheed Hwy at Haig St (Mission) βVancouver Canada Place63 kmRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carWeekdays only β peak direction only
Weekdays only, peak direction only: five trains toward Vancouver in the morning, five back in the evening.
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option six · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Fill in the gap with a rental car.
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πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Abbotsford βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)65 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βHorseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayHorseshoe Bay βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βComox Airport (YQQ)88 kmOne-way between Island branches β no drop chargeBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) βCourtenay8.3 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option seven · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Every leg of this works, there are just a lot of them.
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πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Mountain Man Mike's (Kaslo β Vancouver) (doesn't run every day)Abbotsford βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)65 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βHorseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β LangdaleHorseshoe Bay βLangdale (Gibsons)16 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverLangdale (Gibsons) βPowell River106 kmReserve bike spot β rack space is limited$20 bike Β· $40 e-bikeNo box needed β rack on the bus
Includes the Earls CoveβSaltery Bay ferry leg.
π²Travel the short hop from Powell River to Marine & Duncan (Powell River), about 0.4 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Little River (Comox)Marine & Duncan (Powell River) βLittle River (Comox)30 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownLittle River (Comox) βCourtenay13 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Two city buses, a SkyTrain, a ferry, and a coach bus.
🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
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π²First, get from Central Abbotsford to Highstreet Mall (Abbotsford), about 6.6 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
πBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressHighstreet Mall (Abbotsford) βLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)44 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πSkyTrainTransLinkLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Another way: two city buses, a SkyTrain, a ferry, and a coach bus.
🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit66 Fraser Valley Express (FVX)Abbotsford βLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)50 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πSkyTrainTransLinkLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Two coach buses, a SkyTrain, a ferry, and a city bus.
🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β Kelownaor Ebus (Vancouver β Kamloops) or Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Abbotsford βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)65 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Route facts last checked August 2026. We check that every leg here carries bikes, but policies and seasons change. Check times and book with the operator. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
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Heading back: Cumberland to Abbotsford (best: bus + carpool + ferry)
Connections from Abbotsford: White Rock (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Sechelt (best: bus + ferry) · Salmon Arm (best: bus) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + train + ferry)
Connections from Cumberland: Texada Island (best: bus + ferry) · Burnaby (best: bus + carpool + ferry) · Kamloops (best: bus + carpool + ferry) · Calgary, AB (best: bus + carpool + ferry)
Check out BC Bike Stops in Abbotsford and Cumberland