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: ferries, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Bella Bella to Comox.

For scale
As the crow flies357 km
Biking whole way472 km ยท 24 h 52 m
By car475 km ยท 10 h 36 m

We found two ways to get you there.

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 · two legs📅 seasonal
Fill in the gap with a rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesPort Hardy โ€“ Bella CoolaMcLoughlin Bay (Bella Bella) โ†’Bear Cove (Port Hardy)164 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
Doesn't sail every day, and not every sailing calls at every stop โ€” check the BC Ferries schedule for your date.
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Bear Cove (Port Hardy) to YZT (Port Hardy), about 8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Waivin Flags Taxi might help.
๐Ÿš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox โ€“ Port HardyYZT (Port Hardy) โ†’Comox Airport (YQQ)207 kmOne-way between Island branches โ€” no drop chargeBike rides inside โ€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option two · two legs✈ the splurge
One long leg does most of the travelling.
CarrierRideYour bike
โœˆ๏ธPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver โ€“ Bella BellaZEL (Bella Bella) โ†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)480 kmRides in the hold โ€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
โœˆ๏ธPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver โ€“ ComoxVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) โ†’Comox Airport (YQQ)136 kmRides in the hold โ€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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 Something wrong or out of date?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: Comox to Bella Bella (best: rental car + ferry)

Connections from Bella Bella: Ocean Falls (best: ferry) · Qualicum Beach (best: ferry + rental car + bus) · Port Coquitlam (best: ferry + rental car + train) · Calgary, AB (best: ferry + rental car + bus)

Connections from Comox: Powell River (best: ferry) · Delta (best: rental car + bus + ferry) · Kamloops (best: ferry + bus) · Calgary, AB (best: ferry + bus)

Check out BC Bike Stops in Bella Bella and Comox