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 Cumberland to Kamloops.
For scale
As the crow flies354 km
Biking whole way582 km Β· 37 h 27 m
By car644 km Β· 7 h 58 m
We found seven 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📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Grab a window seat, the scenery's included.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 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. 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 Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
π²You arrive at Kamloops.
Option two · six legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A little bit of everything.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 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 βLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) βDowntown Chilliwack Bay B76 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 Chilliwack Bay B to Chilliwack, about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Chilliwack Taxi might help.
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Chilliwack βKamloops209 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²You arrive at Kamloops.
Option three · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The coach takes care of the long stretch.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 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 Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay βComox Airport (YQQ)8.3 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
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
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 βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²You arrive at Kamloops.
Option four · six legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A few connections, but each one moves you closer.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 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
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²You arrive at Kamloops.
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Option five · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Every leg of this works, there are just a lot of them.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 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 Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay βLittle River (Comox)13 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
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
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
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²You arrive at Kamloops.
Option six · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A lot of connections, but it gets you there.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 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 Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay βComox Airport (YQQ)8.3 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
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
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 KamloopsPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
π²You arrive at Kamloops.
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike
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.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 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 βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
π²You arrive at Kamloops.
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike
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 Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 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 βLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) βDowntown Chilliwack Bay B76 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 Chilliwack Bay B to Chilliwack, about 1.3 km.
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Chilliwack βKamloops209 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²You arrive at Kamloops.
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Another way: 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 Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 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
πRider ExpressVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β non-refundable
π²You arrive at Kamloops.
Option 10 · four legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Two city buses and two flights.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) βAnfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 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 Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay βComox Airport (YQQ)8.3 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
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
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
βοΈAir CanadaVancouver (YVR) β Kamloops (YKA)Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βYKA (Kamloops)258 kmBox or sturdy bag requiredBook ahead for your bikeAbout $50 per directionNo e-bikes
π²At the far end, Central Kamloops is about 7.9 km from YKA (Kamloops). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Kami Cabs might help.
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: Kamloops to Cumberland (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry)
Connections from Cumberland: Texada Island (best: bus + ferry) · Burnaby (best: bus + carpool + ferry) · Bella Coola (best: bus + rental car + ferry) · Calgary, AB (best: bus + carpool + ferry)
Connections from Kamloops: Chase (best: bus) · New Westminster (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Creston (best: bus) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + train + ferry)
Check out BC Bike Stops in Cumberland and Kamloops