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, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Armstrong to Comox.
For scale
As the crow flies418 km
Biking whole way677 km Β· 41 h 51 m
By car669 km Β· 8 h 26 m
We found 9 ways to get you there.
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 · six legs
A little bit of everything.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)or Ebus (Kelowna/Salmon Arm β Golden)Armstrong βKelowna (Orchard Park Mall)68 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πEbusVancouver β KelownaKelowna (Orchard Park Mall) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)331 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
π²Travel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay17 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. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
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
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option two · six legs
The same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Armstrong βKamloops121 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πEbusVancouver β KamloopsKamloops βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
π²Travel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay17 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
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option three · six legs
Another way: the same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Armstrong βSorrento55 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Sorrento βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)369 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
π²Travel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay17 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
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option four · six legs
Another way: the same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusKelowna/Salmon Arm β GoldenArmstrong βHudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)31 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)393 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
π²Travel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay17 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
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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Option five · seven legs
Grab a window seat, the scenery's included.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)or Ebus (Kelowna/Salmon Arm β Golden)Armstrong βKelowna (Orchard Park Mall)68 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πEbusVancouver β KelownaKelowna (Orchard Park Mall) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)331 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
π²Travel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay17 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
π²At the far end, Central Comox is about 7.7 km from Little River (Comox). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option six · seven legs
The same idea as Option five, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Armstrong βKamloops121 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πEbusVancouver β KamloopsKamloops βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
π²Travel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay17 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
π²At the far end, Central Comox is about 7.7 km from Little River (Comox). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option seven · seven legs
Another way: the same idea as Option five, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Armstrong βSorrento55 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Sorrento βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)369 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
π²Travel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay17 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
π²At the far end, Central Comox is about 7.7 km from Little River (Comox). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option eight · seven legs
Another way: the same idea as Option five, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusKelowna/Salmon Arm β GoldenArmstrong βHudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)31 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)393 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
π²Travel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay17 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
π²At the far end, Central Comox is about 7.7 km from Little River (Comox). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option 9 · two legs✈ the splurge
Fly most of the way, then let transit finish the trip.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Armstrong βKelowna Airport56 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesComox β KelownaKelowna Airport βComox Airport (YQQ)397 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Six legs, end to end.
🚫 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
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)or Ebus (Kelowna/Salmon Arm β Golden)Armstrong βKelowna (Orchard Park Mall)68 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πEbusVancouver β KelownaKelowna (Orchard Park Mall) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)331 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
π²Travel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) βWaterfront (Vancouver)Roll 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.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.Anfield Centre (Courtenay) βComox Mall Bay B4 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 Comox Mall Bay B.
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Another way: six legs, end to end.
🚫 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
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Armstrong βSorrento55 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Sorrento βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)369 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
π²Travel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) βWaterfront (Vancouver)Roll 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 Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.Anfield Centre (Courtenay) βComox Mall Bay B4 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 Comox Mall Bay B.
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Another way: six legs, end to end.
🚫 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
πEbusKelowna/Salmon Arm β GoldenArmstrong βHudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)31 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)393 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
π²Travel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) βWaterfront (Vancouver)Roll 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 Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.Anfield Centre (Courtenay) βComox Mall Bay B4 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 Comox Mall Bay B.
Route facts last checked October 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: Comox to Armstrong (best: ferry + bus + SkyTrain)
Connections from Armstrong: Sicamous (best: bus) · Harrison Hot Springs (best: bus) · Quesnel (best: bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)
Connections from Comox: Powell River (best: ferry) · Squamish (best: ferry + bus) · Sointula (best: rental car + bus + ferry) · Fort Nelson (best: rental car + ferry + bus)