BC Cycle Tourism Society

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, trains and flights can carry you and your bike from Armstrong to Pemberton.

For scale
As the crow flies256 km
Biking whole way380 km ยท 23 h 41 m
By car375 km ยท 4 h 47 m

We found 9 ways to get you there.

๐ŸŽ’ 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📅 seasonal
The long way round, but it works.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšŒEbusKamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)or Ebus (Kelowna/Salmon Arm โ€“ Golden)Armstrong โ†’Kelowna (Orchard Park Mall)68 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒEbusVancouver โ€“ KelownaKelowna (Orchard Park Mall) โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)331 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) โ†’Burrard (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŒEpic RidesVancouver โ€“ Whistleror Whistler Shuttle (Vancouver โ€“ Whistler)Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station) โ†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free โ€” outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches โ€” outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
Epic Rides: The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
Whistler Shuttle: Door-to-door shuttle; the downtown Vancouver pickup is suspended for summer 2026.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) โ†’Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option two · five legs📅 seasonal
The same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšŒEbusKamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Armstrong โ†’Kamloops121 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒEbusVancouver โ€“ KamloopsKamloops โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) โ†’Burrard (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŒEpic RidesVancouver โ€“ Whistleror YVR Skylynx (Vancouver โ€“ Whistler) (seasonal) or Whistler Shuttle (Vancouver โ€“ Whistler)Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station) โ†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free โ€” outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches โ€” outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
Epic Rides: The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
YVR Skylynx: Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
Whistler Shuttle: Door-to-door shuttle; the downtown Vancouver pickup is suspended for summer 2026.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) โ†’Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option three · five legs📅 seasonal
The same trip, but with Rider Express for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšŒEbusKamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Armstrong โ†’Sorrento55 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒRider ExpressVancouver โ€“ Calgary (Hwy 1)or Ebus (Vancouver โ€“ Calgary (Hwy 1))Sorrento โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)366 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike โ€” non-refundable
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) โ†’Burrard (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŒEpic RidesVancouver โ€“ Whistleror YVR Skylynx (Vancouver โ€“ Whistler) (seasonal) or Whistler Shuttle (Vancouver โ€“ Whistler)Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station) โ†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free โ€” outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches โ€” outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
Epic Rides: The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
YVR Skylynx: Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
Whistler Shuttle: Door-to-door shuttle; the downtown Vancouver pickup is suspended for summer 2026.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) โ†’Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option four · five legs📅 seasonal
Another way: the same trip, but with Rider Express for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšŒEbusKelowna/Salmon Arm โ€“ GoldenArmstrong โ†’Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)31 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒRider ExpressVancouver โ€“ Calgary (Hwy 1)or Ebus (Vancouver โ€“ Calgary (Hwy 1))Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)390 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike โ€” non-refundable
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) โ†’Burrard (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŒEpic RidesVancouver โ€“ Whistleror YVR Skylynx (Vancouver โ€“ Whistler) (seasonal) or Whistler Shuttle (Vancouver โ€“ Whistler)Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station) โ†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free โ€” outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches โ€” outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
Epic Rides: The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
YVR Skylynx: Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
Whistler Shuttle: Door-to-door shuttle; the downtown Vancouver pickup is suspended for summer 2026.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) โ†’Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
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Option five · five legs📅 seasonal
The same trip, but with YVR Skylynx for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšŒEbusKamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)or Ebus (Kelowna/Salmon Arm โ€“ Golden)Armstrong โ†’Kelowna (Orchard Park Mall)68 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒEbusVancouver โ€“ KelownaKelowna (Orchard Park Mall) โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)331 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) โ†’YVR-Airport (Richmond)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŒYVR SkylynxVancouver โ€“ WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) โ†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)106 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged, wrapped, or boxedFirst bike freeReserve ahead โ€” Squamish is reservation-only
Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) โ†’Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option six · five legs📅 seasonal
Another way: the same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšŒEbusKamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Armstrong โ†’Chase72 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒEbusVancouver โ€“ Calgary (Hwy 1)Chase โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)352 kmRides in the hold โ€” 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.
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) โ†’Burrard (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŒEpic RidesVancouver โ€“ Whistleror YVR Skylynx (Vancouver โ€“ Whistler) (seasonal)Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station) โ†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free โ€” outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches โ€” outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
Epic Rides: The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
YVR Skylynx: Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) โ†’Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option seven · five legs📅 seasonal
Another way: the same trip, but with YVR Skylynx for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšŒEbusKelowna/Salmon Arm โ€“ GoldenArmstrong โ†’Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)31 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒEbusVancouver โ€“ Calgary (Hwy 1)Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)393 kmRides in the hold โ€” 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.
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) to Main Street-Science World (Vancouver), about 0.2 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkMain Street-Science World (Vancouver) โ†’YVR-Airport (Richmond)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŒYVR SkylynxVancouver โ€“ WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) โ†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)106 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged, wrapped, or boxedFirst bike freeReserve ahead โ€” Squamish is reservation-only
Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) โ†’Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option eight · five legs📅 seasonal
Another way: the same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšŒEbusKelowna/Salmon Arm โ€“ GoldenArmstrong โ†’Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)31 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšŒEbusVancouver โ€“ Calgary (Hwy 1)Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โ†’Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre)369 kmRides in the hold โ€” 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.
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre) to Surrey Central, about 3.4 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Aldergrove-Langley Taxi Ltd., Green Cab might help.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkSurrey Central โ†’Burrard (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŒEpic RidesVancouver โ€“ WhistlerDowntown Vancouver (Burrard Station) โ†’Gateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free โ€” outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches โ€” outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
๐ŸšŽBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) โ†’Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option 9 · five legs✈ the splurge
The splurge: hop a flight.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšŒEbusKamloops โ€“ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Armstrong โ†’Kelowna Airport56 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
โœˆ๏ธAir CanadaVancouver (YVR) โ€“ Kelowna (YLW)Kelowna Airport โ†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)288 kmBox or sturdy bag requiredBook ahead for your bikeAbout $50 per directionNo e-bikes
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkYVR-Airport (Richmond) โ†’Waterfront (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšฒTravel 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.
๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธHarbour AirVancouver Harbour โ€“ WhistlerCXH (Vancouver) โ†’Green Lake (Whistler)96 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee โ€” bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter โ€” other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Green Lake (Whistler) to Meadow Park Sports Centre (Whistler), about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Resort Cabs, Whistler Taxi might help.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterMeadow Park Sports Centre (Whistler) โ†’Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)22 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
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: Pemberton to Armstrong (best: bus + SkyTrain)

Connections from Armstrong: Sicamous (best: bus) · Harrison Hot Springs (best: bus) · Quesnel (best: bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)

Connections from Pemberton: Squamish (best: bus) · Courtenay (Comox Valley) (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Enderby (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)

Check out BC Bike Stops in Armstrong and Pemberton