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, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Chase to Cumberland.
For scale
As the crow flies403 km
Biking whole way632 km Β· 39 h 20 m
By car608 km Β· 7 h 30 m
We found eight ways to get you there.
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📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A transport smorgasbord: coach bus, SkyTrain, ferry, carpool, and city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Chase βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)352 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Black Top Cabs, Maclure'S Cabs might help.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 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
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option two · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A one-way rental fills in the missing piece.
CarrierRideYour bike
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Chase βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)350 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βHorseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayHorseshoe Bay βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βComox Airport (YQQ)88 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
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) βCourtenay8.3 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
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 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
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option three · six legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Make some friends in a carpool.
CarrierRideYour bike
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Chase βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)350 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βHorseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayHorseshoe Bay βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture 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
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 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
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option four · six legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Nothing direct, but it strings together.
CarrierRideYour bike
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Chase βChilliwack258 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²Travel the short hop from Chilliwack to Downtown Chilliwack Bay B, about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Chilliwack Taxi might help.
πBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressDowntown Chilliwack Bay B βLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)76 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
πSkyTrainTransLinkLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 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
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
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Option five · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Pack patience, it connects.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Chase βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)352 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown 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
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βComox Airport (YQQ)88 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
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) βCourtenay8.3 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
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 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
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option six · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: nothing direct, but it strings together.
CarrierRideYour bike
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Chase βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)350 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βHorseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β LangdaleHorseshoe Bay βLangdale (Gibsons)16 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverLangdale (Gibsons) βPowell River106 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.
π²Travel the short hop from Powell River to Marine & Duncan (Powell River), about 0.4 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Little River (Comox)Marine & Duncan (Powell River) βLittle River (Comox)30 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownLittle River (Comox) βCourtenay13 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
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 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
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option seven · six legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
The same idea as Option four, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Chase βAbbotsford285 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
πBC Transit66 Fraser Valley Express (FVX)Abbotsford βLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)50 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
πSkyTrainTransLinkLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 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
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Two coach buses, a SkyTrain, a ferry, 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
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Chase βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)352 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 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
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike
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.
CarrierRideYour bike
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Chase βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)350 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βHorseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayHorseshoe Bay βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture 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 Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 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
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Another way: 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.
CarrierRideYour bike
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Chase βChilliwack258 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²Travel the short hop from Chilliwack to Downtown Chilliwack Bay B, about 1.3 km.
πBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressDowntown Chilliwack Bay B βLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)76 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
πSkyTrainTransLinkLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 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
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option 11 · four legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A coach bus, a plane, and two city buses.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Chase βKelowna Airport128 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesComox β KelownaKelowna Airport βComox Airport (YQQ)397 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) βCourtenay8.3 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
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) βDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 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
π²You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
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: Cumberland to Chase (best: bus + carpool + ferry)
Connections from Chase: Salmon Arm (best: bus) · Barkerville (best: bus) · Brentwood Bay (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + train + ferry)
Connections from Cumberland: Texada Island (best: bus + ferry) · Burnaby (best: bus + carpool + ferry) · Bella Coola (best: bus + rental car + ferry) · Calgary, AB (best: bus + carpool + ferry)
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