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 Campbell River to Galiano Island.
For scale
As the crow flies189 km
Biking whole way265 km Β· 13 h 50 m
By car320 km Β· 4 h 32 m
We found 9 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
A transport smorgasbord: rental car, ferries, SkyTrain, and city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bee-Line Taxi might help.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β Nanaimoor National Car & Truck Rental (One-way rental: Campbell River β Nanaimo)(counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Campbell River βDowntown Nanaimo134 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 Downtown Nanaimo to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1.5 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) βCXH (Vancouver)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 CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Black Top Cabs, Maclure'S Cabs might help.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen Ferryor the 900 Bike Bus(seasonal)Bridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen Ferry: The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
900 Bike Bus: Seasonal: June 12 to September 7, Fridays, weekends and holidays; hourly, timed to ferry sailings. Carries 10 bikes.
β΄οΈBC FerriesTsawwassen β Southern Gulf IslandsTsawwassen (Delta) βSturdies Bay (Galiano Island)36 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.
π²You arrive at Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island).
Option two · six legs
A one-way rental fills in the missing piece.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Central Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River β Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River β Nanaimo)(counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)YBL (Campbell River) βDowntown Nanaimo127 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
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βHorseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
β΄οΈBC FerriesTsawwassen β Southern Gulf IslandsTsawwassen (Delta) βSturdies Bay (Galiano Island)36 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.
π²You arrive at Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island).
Option three · six legs
A few connections, but each one moves you closer.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Central Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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 Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
πBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch βDuncan46 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
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan βLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)54 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 Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) to Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria), about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.
πBC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) βSwartz Bay (North Saanich)29 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
β΄οΈBC FerriesSwartz Bay β Southern Gulf IslandsSwartz Bay (North Saanich) βSturdies Bay (Galiano Island)23 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²You arrive at Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island).
Option four · five legs
A rental car, three city buses, and a ferry.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β NanaimoCampbell River βDowntown Nanaimo134 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 Downtown Nanaimo to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1 km.
πBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch βDuncan46 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
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan βLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)54 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
πBC Transit75 Saanichton / Royal Oak / DowntownLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) βBrentwood Bay20 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 Brentwood Bay to Swartz Bay (North Saanich), about 13 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesSwartz Bay β Southern Gulf IslandsSwartz Bay (North Saanich) βSturdies Bay (Galiano Island)23 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²You arrive at Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island).
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Option five · five legs📅 seasonal
Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the SkyTrain.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β NanaimoCampbell River βDowntown Nanaimo134 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 Downtown Nanaimo to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1.5 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) βCXH (Vancouver)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 CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
πQuick Shuttle (Quick Coach Lines / TRAXX)Vancouver β Seattle (SeaTac)Vancouver Canada Place βBridgeport (Richmond)10 kmBikes accepted β book as an add-on$42 USD each β about $57 CAD
Runs year-round; winter service drops to FridayβMonday only.
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
β΄οΈBC FerriesTsawwassen β Southern Gulf IslandsTsawwassen (Delta) βSturdies Bay (Galiano Island)36 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.
π²You arrive at Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island).
Option six · six legs📅 seasonal
Same as Option two, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Central Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River β NanaimoYBL (Campbell River) βDowntown Nanaimo127 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
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βHorseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πSquamish ConnectorSquamish β VancouverHorseshoe Bay βVancouver Canada Place16 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack β otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
β΄οΈBC FerriesTsawwassen β Southern Gulf IslandsTsawwassen (Delta) βSturdies Bay (Galiano Island)36 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.
π²You arrive at Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island).
Option seven · five legs
Same as Option four, but a ferry instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β NanaimoCampbell River βDowntown Nanaimo134 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 Downtown Nanaimo to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1 km.
πBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch βDuncan46 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
β΄οΈBC FerriesBrentwood Bay β Mill BayDeloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) βBrentwood Bay12 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Daily, with fewer sailings on Sundays.
π²Travel the short hop from Brentwood Bay to Swartz Bay (North Saanich), about 13 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesSwartz Bay β Southern Gulf IslandsSwartz Bay (North Saanich) βSturdies Bay (Galiano Island)23 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²You arrive at Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island).
Option eight · 9 legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A ferry and a water taxi make a fun combination.
CarrierRideYour bike
π₯οΈQaya Way West TransportationCampbell River β Savary IslandCoast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River) βSavary Island Government Dock40 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.
π₯οΈLund Water TaxiLund β Savary IslandSavary Island Government Dock βLund Harbour4.1 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).
πBC Transit14 LundLund Harbour βTown Centre Mall Bay A (Powell River)23 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.
π²Travel the short hop from Town Centre Mall Bay A (Powell River) to Powell River, about 1.1 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 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.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β LangdaleLangdale (Gibsons) βHorseshoe Bay16 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
β΄οΈBC FerriesTsawwassen β Southern Gulf IslandsTsawwassen (Delta) βSturdies Bay (Galiano Island)36 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.
π²You arrive at Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island).
Option 9 · three legs✈ the splurge
Plane to Richmond, plane to Victoria, then a ferry into Sturdies Bay.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Central Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β Campbell RiverYBL (Campbell River) βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)173 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β VictoriaVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βYYJ (Victoria)63 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
π²Travel the short hop from YYJ (Victoria) to Swartz Bay (North Saanich), about 4.7 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesSwartz Bay β Southern Gulf IslandsSwartz Bay (North Saanich) βSturdies Bay (Galiano Island)23 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²You arrive at Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island).
Not an option · four legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Two coach buses, a city bus, and a ferry.
🚫 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
πIsland LinkIsland Express BusCampbell River βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange138 kmDoes not carry bikes
πIsland LinkVictoria Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)92 kmDoes not carry bikes
πBC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) βSwartz Bay (North Saanich)29 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
β΄οΈBC FerriesSwartz Bay β Southern Gulf IslandsSwartz Bay (North Saanich) βSturdies Bay (Galiano Island)23 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²You arrive at Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island).
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike
A coach bus, two ferries, a SkyTrain, 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
πIsland LinkIsland Express BusCampbell River βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange138 kmDoes not carry bikes
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) βCXH (Vancouver)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 CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
β΄οΈBC FerriesTsawwassen β Southern Gulf IslandsTsawwassen (Delta) βSturdies Bay (Galiano Island)36 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.
π²You arrive at Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island).
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike
A coach bus, three city buses, and a ferry.
🚫 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
πIsland LinkIsland Express BusCampbell River βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange138 kmDoes not carry bikes
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
πBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch βDuncan46 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
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan βLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)54 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 Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) to Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria), about 1.3 km.
πBC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) βSwartz Bay (North Saanich)29 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
β΄οΈBC FerriesSwartz Bay β Southern Gulf IslandsSwartz Bay (North Saanich) βSturdies Bay (Galiano Island)23 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²You arrive at Sturdies Bay (Galiano 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.
Connections from Campbell River:Lund(best: water taxi) · Salt Spring Island(best: rental car + bus + ferry) · Chase(best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT(best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain)