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 and ferries can carry you and your bike from Courtenay (Comox Valley) to Gibsons.
For scale
As the crow flies107 km
Biking whole way198 km · 9 h 57 m
By car166 km · 4 h 14 m
We found one way to get you there, ferries doing the heavy lifting.
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 · two legs
The coach takes care of the long stretch.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚲First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) to Little River (Comox), about 7.7 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
⛴️BC FerriesWestview – Little River (Comox)Little River (Comox) →Westview (Powell River)30 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board
🚲Travel the short hop from Westview (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
🚌Sunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale – Powell RiverPowell River →Gibsons101 kmReserve bike spot — rack space is limited$20 bike · $40 e-bikeNo box needed — rack on the bus
Includes the Earls Cove–Saltery Bay ferry leg.
🚲You arrive at Gibsons.
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 Something wrong or out of date?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: Gibsons to Courtenay (Comox Valley) (best: bus + ferry)
Connections from Courtenay (Comox Valley): Powell River (best: ferry) · Mill Bay (best: carpool + bus) · Williams Lake (best: carpool + ferry + SkyTrain) · Calgary, AB (best: ferry + bus)
Connections from Gibsons: North Vancouver (best: ferry + bus) · Port Alberni (best: ferry + bus + rental car) · Vernon (best: ferry + bus) · Haida Gwaii (best: ferry + rental car)
Check out BC Bike Stops in Courtenay (Comox Valley) and Gibsons