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 Clearwater to Comox.
For scale
As the crow flies409 km
Biking whole way724 km Β· 46 h 43 m
By car686 km Β· 8 h 22 m
We found four 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⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Four ways to travel, one destination.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorBuy Low Foods (Clearwater) βAberdeen Mall (Kamloops)113 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 Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops) to Kamloops, about 3.2 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Kami Cabs might help.
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Kamloops βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)301 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. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
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
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option two · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Grab a window seat, the scenery's included.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorBuy Low Foods (Clearwater) βAberdeen Mall (Kamloops)113 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 Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops) to Kamloops, about 3.2 km.
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Kamloops βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
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.
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
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option three · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Halfway across the province, no car required.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorBuy Low Foods (Clearwater) βAberdeen Mall (Kamloops)113 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 Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops) to Kamloops, about 3.2 km.
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Kamloops βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)301 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
π²At the far end, Central Comox is about 7.7 km from Little River (Comox). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorBuy Low Foods (Clearwater) βAberdeen Mall (Kamloops)113 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 Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops) to Kamloops, about 3.2 km.
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Kamloops βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
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 Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.or the 11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / Downtown (doesn't run every day)Anfield Centre (Courtenay) βComox Mall Bay B4 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 Comox Mall Bay B.
Option five · three legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
City bus to Aberdeen Mall, coach bus to Kelowna Airport, then a plane into YQQ.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorBuy Low Foods (Clearwater) βAberdeen Mall (Kamloops)113 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 Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops) to Kamloops, about 3.2 km.
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Kamloops βKelowna Airport177 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
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). 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: Comox to Clearwater (best: ferry + bus)
Connections from Clearwater: Sorrento (best: bus) · Castlegar (best: bus) · Creston (best: bus) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + train + ferry)
Connections from Comox: Powell River (best: ferry) · Delta (best: rental car + bus + ferry) · Shearwater (best: rental car + ferry) · Calgary, AB (best: ferry + bus)
Check out BC Bike Stops in Clearwater and Comox