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: rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Campbell River to Port Hardy.

For scale
As the crow flies178 km
Biking whole way238 km ยท 14 h 34 m
By car236 km ยท 2 h 35 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 · one leg
A one-way rental fills in the missing piece.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšฒFirst, get from Central Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bee-Line Taxi might help.
๐Ÿš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River โ€“ Port HardyYBL (Campbell River) โ†’YZT (Port Hardy)170 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, Central Port Hardy is about 10 km from YZT (Port Hardy). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Waivin Flags Taxi might help.
Option two · two legs✈ the splurge
The scenic splurge: hop a flight.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšฒFirst, get from Central Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
โœˆ๏ธPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver โ€“ Campbell RiverYBL (Campbell River) โ†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)173 kmRides in the hold โ€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
โœˆ๏ธPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver โ€“ Port HardyVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) โ†’YZT (Port Hardy)343 kmRides in the hold โ€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, Central Port Hardy is about 10 km from YZT (Port Hardy). 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 Something wrong or out of date?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: Port Hardy to Campbell River (best: rental car)

Connections from Campbell River: Lund (best: just ride) · Galiano Island (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · West Kelowna (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · Calgary, AB (best: rental car + ferry + bus)

Connections from Port Hardy: Port McNeill (best: bus) · North Vancouver (best: rental car + ferry + bus) · Smithers (best: ferry + train) · Calgary, AB (best: rental car + ferry + bus)

Check out BC Bike Stops in Campbell River and Port Hardy