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 Coquitlam to Cumberland.
For scale
As the crow flies165 km
Biking whole way219 km ยท 11 h 39 m
By car238 km ยท 4 h 08 m
We found six ways to get you there.
๐ 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 · four legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Make some friends in a carpool.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central โVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ฒTravel 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.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel 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.
๐PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange โCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes โ look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable โ check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
๐BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) โDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option two · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Four ways to travel, one destination.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central โVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
๐BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown Nanaimo Exchange โDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
๐National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox โ NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo โComox Airport (YQQ)88 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
๐BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) โCourtenay8.3 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5โ7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
๐BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) โDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option three · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option one, but a train instead of the SkyTrain.
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๐West Coast ExpressTransLinkCoquitlam Central โVancouver Canada Place23 kmRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carWeekdays only โ peak direction only
Weekdays only, peak direction only: five trains toward Vancouver in the morning, five back in the evening.
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
๐PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange โCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes โ look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable โ check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
๐BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) โDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option four · six legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A one-way rental fills in the missing piece.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central โVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐Squamish ConnectorSquamish โ VancouverVancouver Canada Place โHorseshoe Bay16 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack โ otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
โด๏ธBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay โ Departure BayHorseshoe Bay โDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
๐National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox โ NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo โComox Airport (YQQ)88 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
๐BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) โCourtenay8.3 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5โ7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
๐BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) โDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
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Option five · six legs📅 seasonal📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A long haul, but it all connects.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central โVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐Squamish ConnectorSquamish โ VancouverVancouver Canada Place โHorseshoe Bay16 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack โ otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
โด๏ธBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay โ Departure BayHorseshoe Bay โDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) โDowntown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange โCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes โ look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable โ check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
๐BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) โDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Not an option · four legs🚫 not possible with a bike
A SkyTrain, a ferry, a coach bus, 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
๐SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central โVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
๐BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) โDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Not an option · four legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A train, a ferry, a coach bus, 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
๐West Coast ExpressTransLinkCoquitlam Central โVancouver Canada Place23 kmRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carWeekdays only โ peak direction only
Weekdays only, peak direction only: five trains toward Vancouver in the morning, five back in the evening.
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
๐BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) โDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Not an option · seven legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Seven 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
๐SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central โBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐TransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) โTsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
โด๏ธBC FerriesTsawwassen โ Swartz BayTsawwassen (Delta) โSwartz Bay (North Saanich)41 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐BC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Swartz Bay (North Saanich) โDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)29 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐Island LinkVictoria Express BusDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) โDowntown Nanaimo Exchange92 kmDoes not carry bikes
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
๐BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) โDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).
Option 9 · four legs✈ the splurge
A SkyTrain, a plane, and two city buses.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central โVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
๐ฉ๏ธHarbour AirVancouver Harbour โ ComoxCXH (Vancouver) โComox Harbour138 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee โ bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter โ other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Comox Harbour to Comox Mall Bay B, about 0.4 km.
๐BC Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.Comox Mall Bay B โAnfield Centre (Courtenay)4 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) โDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmFront rack, no fee โ 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
๐ฒYou 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 Coquitlam (best: bus + carpool + ferry)
Connections from Coquitlam: Mission (best: bus) · Port Renfrew (best: SkyTrain + ferry + bus) · Port McNeill (best: SkyTrain + ferry + bus) · Haida Gwaii (best: SkyTrain + train + ferry)
Connections from Cumberland: Texada Island (best: bus + ferry) · Burnaby (best: bus + carpool + ferry) · Kamloops (best: bus + carpool + ferry) · Calgary, AB (best: bus + carpool + ferry)
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