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, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Campbell River to Sooke.
For scale
As the crow flies213 km
Biking whole way360 km · 18 h 36 m
By car274 km · 3 h 06 m
We found four 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 · five legs
Transit, with a rental car as the glue.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚲First, 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.
🚙National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimo)YBL (Campbell River) →Downtown Nanaimo127 kmOne-way between Island branches — no drop chargeBike rides inside — SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) →Downtown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch →Duncan46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan →Legislature Terminal (Victoria)54 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Legislature Terminal (Victoria) to Douglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria), about 3.2 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.
🚎BC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / Downtownor the 65 Sooke / Downtown via Westhills (doesn't run every day)Douglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria) →Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd30 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd.
Option two · five legs
The same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚲First, get from Central Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
🚙National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimo)YBL (Campbell River) →Downtown Nanaimo127 kmOne-way between Island branches — no drop chargeBike rides inside — SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) →Downtown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch →Duncan46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDuncan →Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria), about 1.9 km.
🚎BC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / DowntownDouglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria) →Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd30 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd.
Option three · three legs
Rental car to Nanaimo, rental car to Victoria, then a city bus into Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚲First, get from Central Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
🚙National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimo)YBL (Campbell River) →Downtown Nanaimo127 kmOne-way between Island branches — no drop chargeBike rides inside — SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
🚙National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Nanaimo – Victoriaor Budget (One-way rental: Nanaimo – Victoria)Downtown Nanaimo →Downtown Victoria96 kmOne-way between Island branches — no drop chargeBike rides inside — SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Victoria to Douglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria), about 2.5 km.
🚎BC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / DowntownDouglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria) →Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd30 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd.
Not an option · two legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Two coach buses, changing in Nanaimo.
🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link and West Coast Trail Express does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌West Coast Trail ExpressJuan de Fuca Trail routeor West Coast Trail Express (West Coast Trail route)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange →Sooke130 kmDoes not carry bikes
Runs May 1 to September 30.
🚲You arrive at Sooke.
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Not an option · three legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Coach bus to Nanaimo, coach bus to Victoria, then a city bus into Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd.
🚫 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
🚌Island LinkVictoria Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange →Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)92 kmDoes not carry bikes
🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria), about 1.9 km.
🚎BC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / Downtownor the 65 Sooke / Downtown via Westhills (doesn't run every day)Douglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria) →Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd30 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd.
Not an option · four legs🚫 not possible with a bike
A coach bus and three city buses.
🚫 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch →Duncan46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan →Legislature Terminal (Victoria)54 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Legislature Terminal (Victoria) to Douglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria), about 3.2 km.
🚎BC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / DowntownDouglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria) →Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd30 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd.
Not an option · four legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Another way: a coach bus and three city buses.
🚫 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch →Duncan46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDuncan →Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria), about 1.9 km.
🚎BC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / DowntownDouglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria) →Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd30 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd.
Option eight · three legs✈ the splurge
The scenic splurge: a floatplane over the water.
CarrierRideYour bike
🛩️Harbour AirVancouver Harbour – Campbell River (new, seasonal from Jul 2026)Campbell River Harbour →CXH (Vancouver)176 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee — bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter — other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
New route, seasonal from July 2026.
🛩️Harbour AirVancouver Harbour – Victoria HarbourCXH (Vancouver) →Victoria Harbour98 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee — bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter — other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
🚲Travel the short hop from Victoria Harbour to Douglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria), about 2.6 km.
🚎BC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / DowntownDouglas St at Finlayson St (Victoria) →Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd30 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd.
Route facts last checked July 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: Sooke to Campbell River (best: bus + rental car)
Connections from Campbell River: Comox (best: rental car) · Burnaby (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · Princeton (best: rental car + ferry + bus) · Calgary, AB (best: rental car + ferry + bus)
Connections from Sooke: Brentwood Bay (best: bus) · Vancouver (best: bus) · Tofino (best: bus + carpool) · Calgary, AB (best: bus + SkyTrain)
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