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, water taxis, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Armstrong to Cortes Island.
For scale
As the crow flies413 km
Biking whole way760 km Β· 47 h 34 m
By car750 km Β· 10 h 32 m
We found 10 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📅 seasonal
A ferry and a water taxi make a fun combination.
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, about 1.5 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βCampbell River134 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River), about 0.7 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bee-Line Taxi might help.
π₯οΈQaya Way West TransportationCampbell River β Savary Islandor Discovery Launch Water Taxi (Campbell River β Cortes Island) (doesn't run every day)Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River) βManson's Landing (Cortes Island)19 kmPolicy not on file β check with the operator
Qaya Way West Transportation: Southern run daily June 26 to September 7, calling at Manson's Landing and Hernando; reservations required.
Discovery Launch Water Taxi: Scheduled Fridays and Sundays in summer (also calls at Savary, Hernando and Lund); otherwise by charter.
π²You arrive at Manson's Landing (Cortes Island).
Option two · six legs📅 seasonal
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) 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, about 1.5 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βCampbell River134 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River), about 0.7 km.
π₯οΈQaya Way West TransportationCampbell River β Savary Islandor Discovery Launch Water Taxi (Campbell River β Cortes Island) (doesn't run every day)Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River) βManson's Landing (Cortes Island)19 kmPolicy not on file β check with the operator
Qaya Way West Transportation: Southern run daily June 26 to September 7, calling at Manson's Landing and Hernando; reservations required.
Discovery Launch Water Taxi: Scheduled Fridays and Sundays in summer (also calls at Savary, Hernando and Lund); otherwise by charter.
π²You arrive at Manson's Landing (Cortes Island).
Option three · six legs📅 seasonal
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) 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, about 1.5 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βCampbell River134 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River), about 0.7 km.
π₯οΈQaya Way West TransportationCampbell River β Savary Islandor Discovery Launch Water Taxi (Campbell River β Cortes Island) (doesn't run every day)Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River) βManson's Landing (Cortes Island)19 kmPolicy not on file β check with the operator
Qaya Way West Transportation: Southern run daily June 26 to September 7, calling at Manson's Landing and Hernando; reservations required.
Discovery Launch Water Taxi: Scheduled Fridays and Sundays in summer (also calls at Savary, Hernando and Lund); otherwise by charter.
π²You arrive at Manson's Landing (Cortes Island).
Option four · six legs📅 seasonal
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) 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, about 1.5 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βCampbell River134 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River), about 0.7 km.
π₯οΈQaya Way West TransportationCampbell River β Savary Islandor Discovery Launch Water Taxi (Campbell River β Cortes Island) (doesn't run every day)Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River) βManson's Landing (Cortes Island)19 kmPolicy not on file β check with the operator
Qaya Way West Transportation: Southern run daily June 26 to September 7, calling at Manson's Landing and Hernando; reservations required.
Discovery Launch Water Taxi: Scheduled Fridays and Sundays in summer (also calls at Savary, Hernando and Lund); otherwise by charter.
π²You arrive at Manson's Landing (Cortes Island).
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Option five · seven legs
Fill in the gap with a rental car.
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.
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, about 1.5 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βCampbell River134 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesCampbell River β Quathiaski Cove (Quadra)Campbell River βQuathiaski Cove (Quadra Island)2.9 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) to Heriot Bay (Quadra Island), about 6.8 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHeriot Bay (Quadra) β Whaletown (Cortes)Heriot Bay (Quadra Island) βWhaletown (Cortes Island)11 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²At the far end, Central Cortes Island is about 7.4 km from Whaletown (Cortes Island). 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) 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, about 1.5 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βCampbell River134 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesCampbell River β Quathiaski Cove (Quadra)Campbell River βQuathiaski Cove (Quadra Island)2.9 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) to Heriot Bay (Quadra Island), about 6.8 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHeriot Bay (Quadra) β Whaletown (Cortes)Heriot Bay (Quadra Island) βWhaletown (Cortes Island)11 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²At the far end, Central Cortes Island is about 7.4 km from Whaletown (Cortes Island). 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) 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, about 1.5 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βCampbell River134 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesCampbell River β Quathiaski Cove (Quadra)Campbell River βQuathiaski Cove (Quadra Island)2.9 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) to Heriot Bay (Quadra Island), about 6.8 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHeriot Bay (Quadra) β Whaletown (Cortes)Heriot Bay (Quadra Island) βWhaletown (Cortes Island)11 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²At the far end, Central Cortes Island is about 7.4 km from Whaletown (Cortes Island). 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) 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, about 1.5 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βCampbell River134 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesCampbell River β Quathiaski Cove (Quadra)Campbell River βQuathiaski Cove (Quadra Island)2.9 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) to Heriot Bay (Quadra Island), about 6.8 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHeriot Bay (Quadra) β Whaletown (Cortes)Heriot Bay (Quadra Island) βWhaletown (Cortes Island)11 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²At the far end, Central Cortes Island is about 7.4 km from Whaletown (Cortes Island). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option 9 · 9 legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Halfway across the province, no car required.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)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 Town Centre Mall Bay A (Powell River), about 1.1 km.
πBC Transit14 LundTown Centre Mall Bay A (Powell River) βLund Harbour23 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
Runs Monday, Tuesday and Friday most of the year, six days a week from mid-May to Labour Day; some stretches are on-request. Front bike rack; e-bikes under 25 kg allowed.
π₯οΈLund Water TaxiLund β Savary IslandLund Harbour βSavary Island Government Dock4.1 kmPolicy not on file β check with the operator
Year-round walk-on service, near-hourly in July and August; reservations required. E-bikes not carried (barge by arrangement).
π₯οΈQaya Way West TransportationCampbell River β Savary IslandSavary Island Government Dock βManson's Landing (Cortes Island)21 kmPolicy not on file β check with the operator
Southern run daily June 26 to September 7, calling at Manson's Landing and Hernando; reservations required.
π²You arrive at Manson's Landing (Cortes Island).
Option 10 · four legs✈ the splurge📅 seasonal
A coach bus, two flights, and a water taxi.
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
βοΈAir CanadaVancouver (YVR) β Kelowna (YLW)Kelowna Airport βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)288 kmBox or sturdy bag requiredBook ahead for your bikeAbout $50 per directionNo e-bikes
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β Campbell RiverVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βYBL (Campbell River)173 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
π²Travel the short hop from YBL (Campbell River) to Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River), about 8.7 km.
π₯οΈQaya Way West TransportationCampbell River β Savary IslandCoast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River) βManson's Landing (Cortes Island)19 kmPolicy not on file β check with the operator
Southern run daily June 26 to September 7, calling at Manson's Landing and Hernando; reservations required.
π²You arrive at Manson's Landing (Cortes Island).
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike📅 seasonal
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.
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.
πIsland LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βCampbell River138 kmDoes not carry bikes
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River), about 0.4 km.
π₯οΈQaya Way West TransportationCampbell River β Savary IslandCoast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River) βManson's Landing (Cortes Island)19 kmPolicy not on file β check with the operator
Southern run daily June 26 to September 7, calling at Manson's Landing and Hernando; reservations required.
π²You arrive at Manson's Landing (Cortes Island).
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike📅 seasonal
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.
πIsland LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βCampbell River138 kmDoes not carry bikes
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River), about 0.4 km.
π₯οΈQaya Way West TransportationCampbell River β Savary IslandCoast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River) βManson's Landing (Cortes Island)19 kmPolicy not on file β check with the operator
Southern run daily June 26 to September 7, calling at Manson's Landing and Hernando; reservations required.
π²You arrive at Manson's Landing (Cortes Island).
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike📅 seasonal
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.
πIsland LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βCampbell River138 kmDoes not carry bikes
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River), about 0.4 km.
π₯οΈQaya Way West TransportationCampbell River β Savary IslandCoast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River) βManson's Landing (Cortes Island)19 kmPolicy not on file β check with the operator
Southern run daily June 26 to September 7, calling at Manson's Landing and Hernando; reservations required.
π²You arrive at Manson's Landing (Cortes Island).
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: Cortes Island to Armstrong (best: water taxi + rental car + ferry)
Connections from Armstrong: Sicamous (best: bus) · Harrison Hot Springs (best: bus) · Quesnel (best: bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)
Connections from Cortes Island: Texada Island (best: water taxi + bus + ferry) · Delta (best: water taxi + rental car + ferry) · Sorrento (best: water taxi + rental car + ferry) · Whitehorse, YT (best: water taxi + rental car + ferry)
Check out BC Bike Stops in Armstrong