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 Comox to Osoyoos.
For scale
As the crow flies402 km
Biking whole way604 km Β· 38 h 14 m
By car697 km Β· 8 h 58 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⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Mountain Man Mike's will get you there.
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π²First, get from Central Comox to Little River (Comox), about 7.7 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Little River (Comox)Little River (Comox) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)30 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 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 βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)334 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option two · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Fill in the gap with a rental car.
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π²First, get from Comox to Comox Airport (YQQ), about 5.4 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoComox Airport (YQQ) βDowntown Nanaimo88 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. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
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 βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)334 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option three · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Grab a window seat, the scenery's included.
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π²First, get from Comox to Comox Airport (YQQ), about 5.4 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoComox Airport (YQQ) βDowntown Nanaimo88 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.
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture 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 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. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Black Top Cabs, Maclure'S Cabs might help.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βNew WestminsterRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverNew Westminster βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)318 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option four · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A city bus, a carpool, a ferry, a SkyTrain, and a coach bus.
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πBC Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.or the 11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / Downtown (doesn't run every day)Comox Mall Bay B βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)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
π²Travel the short hop from Anfield Centre (Courtenay) to Courtenay, about 2.9 km.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange97 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 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βNew WestminsterRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverNew Westminster βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)318 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
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Option five · six legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A lot of connections, but it gets you there.
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π²First, get from Central Comox to Little River (Comox), about 7.7 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Little River (Comox)Little River (Comox) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)30 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 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
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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βNew WestminsterRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverNew Westminster βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)318 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option six · five legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A rental car, a ferry, two coach buses, and a SkyTrain.
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π²First, get from Comox to Comox Airport (YQQ), about 5.4 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoComox Airport (YQQ) βDowntown Nanaimo88 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βNew WestminsterRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverNew Westminster βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)318 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option seven · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Another way: a lot of connections, but it gets you there.
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πBC Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.Comox Mall Bay B βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)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
π²Travel the short hop from Anfield Centre (Courtenay) to Courtenay, about 2.9 km.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange97 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).
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 βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)334 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A city bus, two coach buses, a ferry, and a SkyTrain.
🚫 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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πBC Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.or the 11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / Downtown (doesn't run every day)Comox Mall Bay B βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)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
π²Travel the short hop from Anfield Centre (Courtenay) to Courtenay, about 2.9 km.
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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βNew WestminsterRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverNew Westminster βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)318 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
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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πBC Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.or the 11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / Downtown (doesn't run every day)Comox Mall Bay B βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)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
π²Travel the short hop from Anfield Centre (Courtenay) to Courtenay, about 2.9 km.
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 βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)334 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
π²You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option 10 · three legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Plane to Richmond, plane to Penticton, then a city bus into Main & 89th St.
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π²First, get from Comox to Comox Airport (YQQ), about 5.4 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β ComoxComox Airport (YQQ) βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)136 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β PentictonVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βYYF (Penticton)262 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
π²Travel the short hop from YYF (Penticton) to Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton), about 2.6 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Klassic Taxi, Penticton Eco Taxi might help.
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)52 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 Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
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: Osoyoos to Comox (best: bus + ferry + rental car)
Connections from Comox: Powell River (best: ferry) · Delta (best: rental car + bus + ferry) · Kamloops (best: ferry + bus) · Calgary, AB (best: ferry + bus)
Connections from Osoyoos: Keremeos (best: bus) · New Westminster (best: bus) · Lake Cowichan (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + train + ferry)