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 Courtenay (Comox Valley) to Penticton.
For scale
As the crow flies385 km
Biking whole way605 km Β· 38 h 38 m
By car692 km Β· 9 h 09 m
We found 14 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 · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Pedal the first stretch, then let the coach buses take over.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) 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 βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β KelownaPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βWest Kelowna319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πBC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonWest Kelowna βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)40 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 Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton).
Option two · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
The coach takes care of the long stretch.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) to Courtenay, about 5.4 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
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 βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β KelownaPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βWest Kelowna319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πBC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonWest Kelowna βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)40 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 Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton).
Option three · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The same trip, but with Mountain Man Mike's for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) 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 βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) 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.
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Weekdays only.
π²You arrive at Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton).
Option four · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Fill in the gap with a rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) 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
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β KelownaPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βWest Kelowna319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πBC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonWest Kelowna βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)40 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 Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton).
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Option five · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: the same trip, but with Mountain Man Mike's for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) 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 βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βNew WestminsterRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverNew Westminster βKeremeos285 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.
πBC Transit50 Penticton / PrincetonKeremeos βCherry Lane Shopping Centre (Penticton)35 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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.
π²You arrive at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre (Penticton).
Option six · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Another way: the same trip, but with Mountain Man Mike's for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) to Courtenay, about 5.4 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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.
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Weekdays only.
π²You arrive at Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton).
Option seven · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Another way: the same trip, but with Mountain Man Mike's for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) to Courtenay, about 5.4 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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 βKeremeos285 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.
πBC Transit50 Penticton / PrincetonKeremeos βCherry Lane Shopping Centre (Penticton)35 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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.
π²You arrive at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre (Penticton).
Option eight · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A lot of connections, but it gets you there.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β KelownaPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βWest Kelowna319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πBC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonWest Kelowna βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)40 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 Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton).
Option 9 · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: the same trip, but with Mountain Man Mike's for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) 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
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) 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.
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Weekdays only.
π²You arrive at Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton).
Option 10 · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: the same trip, but with Mountain Man Mike's for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) 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
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βNew WestminsterRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverNew Westminster βKeremeos285 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.
πBC Transit50 Penticton / PrincetonKeremeos βCherry Lane Shopping Centre (Penticton)35 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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.
π²You arrive at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre (Penticton).
Option 11 · seven legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) 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 βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β KelownaPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βWest Kelowna319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πBC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonWest Kelowna βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)40 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 Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton).
Option 12 · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: the same trip, but with Mountain Man Mike's for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) 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.
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.
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Weekdays only.
π²You arrive at Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton).
Option 13 · seven 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.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) to Courtenay, about 5.4 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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 βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β KelownaPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βWest Kelowna319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πBC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonWest Kelowna βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)40 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 Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton).
Option 14 · two legs✈ the splurge
Two flights, connecting in Richmond.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) 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
π²You arrive at YYF (Penticton).
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Two coach buses, a ferry, a SkyTrain, 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
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) to Courtenay, about 5.4 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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 βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β KelownaPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βWest Kelowna319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πBC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonWest Kelowna βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)40 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 Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton).
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: two coach buses, a ferry, a SkyTrain, 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
π²First, get from Courtenay (Comox Valley) to Courtenay, about 5.4 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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.
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Weekdays only.
π²You arrive at Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton).
Route facts last checked October 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: Penticton to Courtenay (Comox Valley) (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry)
Connections from Courtenay (Comox Valley): Powell River (best: ferry) · Squamish (best: ferry + bus) · Port Hardy (best: rental car) · Skagway, AK (best: carpool + ferry + bus)
Connections from Penticton: Oliver (best: bus) · Maple Ridge (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Mill Bay (best: bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)
Check out BC Bike Stops in Courtenay (Comox Valley) and Penticton