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 Haines, AK.
For scale
As the crow flies1,218 km
Biking whole wayno route found
By carno route found
We found six 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 · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The ferry is the main event.
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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.
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettVancouver Canada Place βBellingham WA75 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
π²Travel the short hop from Bellingham WA to Bellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA), about 4.2 km.
β΄οΈAlaska Marine HighwayBellingham β Haines β SkagwayBellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA) βHaines Ferry Terminal AK1445 kmRoll on, ready to ride β no boxed or taken-apart bikesBike fare β not published; call 1-800-642-0066E-bikes OK β push it on and off the ramp
Weekly in winter, about four days between Bellingham and Skagway. Bikes roll on ready to ride, not boxed; call to book the bike fare. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Haines Ferry Terminal AK.
Option two · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A transport smorgasbord: rental car, ferries, city bus, SkyTrain, and coach bus.
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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) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βBellingham WA74 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
π²Travel the short hop from Bellingham WA to Bellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA), about 4.2 km.
β΄οΈAlaska Marine HighwayBellingham β Haines β SkagwayBellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA) βHaines Ferry Terminal AK1445 kmRoll on, ready to ride β no boxed or taken-apart bikesBike fare β not published; call 1-800-642-0066E-bikes OK β push it on and off the ramp
Weekly in winter, about four days between Bellingham and Skagway. Bikes roll on ready to ride, not boxed; call to book the bike fare. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Haines Ferry Terminal AK.
Option three · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A one-way rental fills in the missing piece.
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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 βPark Royal (West Vancouver)11 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πTransLinkR2 Marine Dr RapidBusPark Royal (West Vancouver) βLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver)4.5 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈSeaBusTransLinkLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver) βVancouver Canada Place3.5 kmRoll on, free β bikes ride inside the cabin6 bikes per sailing at rush hour β weekdays 7β9:30 am and 3β6:30 pm; no limit other timesE-bikes OK β no charging on boardNo trailers β 185 cm max bike length
Bikes ride inside the cabin; during weekday rush hours there's room for six bikes a sailing.
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettVancouver Canada Place βBellingham WA75 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
π²Travel the short hop from Bellingham WA to Bellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA), about 4.2 km.
β΄οΈAlaska Marine HighwayBellingham β Haines β SkagwayBellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA) βHaines Ferry Terminal AK1445 kmRoll on, ready to ride β no boxed or taken-apart bikesBike fare β not published; call 1-800-642-0066E-bikes OK β push it on and off the ramp
Weekly in winter, about four days between Bellingham and Skagway. Bikes roll on ready to ride, not boxed; call to book the bike fare. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Haines Ferry Terminal AK.
Option four · five legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A rental car, two ferries, and two coach buses.
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
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.
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettVancouver Canada Place βBellingham WA75 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
π²Travel the short hop from Bellingham WA to Bellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA), about 4.2 km.
β΄οΈAlaska Marine HighwayBellingham β Haines β SkagwayBellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA) βHaines Ferry Terminal AK1445 kmRoll on, ready to ride β no boxed or taken-apart bikesBike fare β not published; call 1-800-642-0066E-bikes OK β push it on and off the ramp
Weekly in winter, about four days between Bellingham and Skagway. Bikes roll on ready to ride, not boxed; call to book the bike fare. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Haines Ferry Terminal AK.
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Option five · 9 legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A few connections, but each one moves you closer.
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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) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βBellingham WA74 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
π²Travel the short hop from Bellingham WA to Bellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA), about 4.2 km.
β΄οΈAlaska Marine HighwayBellingham β Haines β SkagwayBellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA) βHaines Ferry Terminal AK1445 kmRoll on, ready to ride β no boxed or taken-apart bikesBike fare β not published; call 1-800-642-0066E-bikes OK β push it on and off the ramp
Weekly in winter, about four days between Bellingham and Skagway. Bikes roll on ready to ride, not boxed; call to book the bike fare. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Haines Ferry Terminal AK.
Option six · three legs✈ the splurge📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Two connections, then you're on your way.
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π©οΈHarbour AirVancouver Harbour β Campbell River (new, seasonal from Jul 2026)Campbell River Harbour βCXH (Vancouver)176 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee β bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter β other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
New route, seasonal from July 2026.
π²Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettVancouver Canada Place βBellingham WA75 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
π²Travel the short hop from Bellingham WA to Bellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA), about 4.2 km.
β΄οΈAlaska Marine HighwayBellingham β Haines β SkagwayBellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA) βHaines Ferry Terminal AK1445 kmRoll on, ready to ride β no boxed or taken-apart bikesBike fare β not published; call 1-800-642-0066E-bikes OK β push it on and off the ramp
Weekly in winter, about four days between Bellingham and Skagway. Bikes roll on ready to ride, not boxed; call to book the bike fare. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Haines Ferry Terminal AK.
Not an option · four legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Two coach buses and two ferries.
🚫 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.
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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.
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettVancouver Canada Place βBellingham WA75 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
π²Travel the short hop from Bellingham WA to Bellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA), about 4.2 km.
β΄οΈAlaska Marine HighwayBellingham β Haines β SkagwayBellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA) βHaines Ferry Terminal AK1445 kmRoll on, ready to ride β no boxed or taken-apart bikesBike fare β not published; call 1-800-642-0066E-bikes OK β push it on and off the ramp
Weekly in winter, about four days between Bellingham and Skagway. Bikes roll on ready to ride, not boxed; call to book the bike fare. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Haines Ferry Terminal AK.
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Three coach buses and two ferries.
🚫 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.
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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
π²Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Victoria Belleville Terminal, about 0.7 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.
β΄οΈVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Victoria Belleville Terminal βSeattle Downtown WA119 kmReserve ahead by phone β space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way β about $41 CADRides on the open deck β bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettSeattle Downtown WA βBellingham WA131 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
π²Travel the short hop from Bellingham WA to Bellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA), about 4.2 km.
β΄οΈAlaska Marine HighwayBellingham β Haines β SkagwayBellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA) βHaines Ferry Terminal AK1445 kmRoll on, ready to ride β no boxed or taken-apart bikesBike fare β not published; call 1-800-642-0066E-bikes OK β push it on and off the ramp
Weekly in winter, about four days between Bellingham and Skagway. Bikes roll on ready to ride, not boxed; call to book the bike fare. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Haines Ferry Terminal AK.
Not an option · seven legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Seven 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.
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πIsland LinkIsland Express BusCampbell River βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange138 kmDoes not carry bikes
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 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
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) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βBellingham WA74 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
π²Travel the short hop from Bellingham WA to Bellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA), about 4.2 km.
β΄οΈAlaska Marine HighwayBellingham β Haines β SkagwayBellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA) βHaines Ferry Terminal AK1445 kmRoll on, ready to ride β no boxed or taken-apart bikesBike fare β not published; call 1-800-642-0066E-bikes OK β push it on and off the ramp
Weekly in winter, about four days between Bellingham and Skagway. Bikes roll on ready to ride, not boxed; call to book the bike fare. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Haines Ferry Terminal AK.
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
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.
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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 Victoria Belleville Terminal, about 0.7 km.
β΄οΈVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Victoria Belleville Terminal βSeattle Downtown WA119 kmReserve ahead by phone β space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way β about $41 CADRides on the open deck β bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettSeattle Downtown WA βBellingham WA131 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
π²Travel the short hop from Bellingham WA to Bellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA), about 4.2 km.
β΄οΈAlaska Marine HighwayBellingham β Haines β SkagwayBellingham Cruise Terminal WA (Bellingham WA) βHaines Ferry Terminal AK1445 kmRoll on, ready to ride β no boxed or taken-apart bikesBike fare β not published; call 1-800-642-0066E-bikes OK β push it on and off the ramp
Weekly in winter, about four days between Bellingham and Skagway. Bikes roll on ready to ride, not boxed; call to book the bike fare. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Haines Ferry Terminal AK.
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: Haines, AK to Campbell River (best: ferry + bus + rental car)
Connections from Campbell River: Lund (best: water taxi) · Galiano Island (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · West Kelowna (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain)
Connections from Haines, AK: Whitehorse, YT (best: ferry + bus + SkyTrain) · Parksville (best: ferry + bus) · Harrison Hot Springs (best: ferry + bus + SkyTrain) · Fernie (best: ferry + bus)
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