Cumberland to Mission with a bike

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 and rental cars can carry you and your bike from Cumberland to Mission.

For scale

As the crow flies203 km

Biking whole way271 km · 14 h 29 m

By car370 km · 5 h 34 m

We found five ways to get you there, ferries doing the heavy lifting.

🎒 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 · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app

Four ways to travel, one destination.

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🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) →Anfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Anfield Centre (Courtenay) to Courtenay, about 2.9 km.

🚗PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay →Downtown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmOnly some rides take bikes — look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable — check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times

Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).

🚲Travel 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.

⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) →CXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead — 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way — $25 in personNo e-bikes — no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max

🚲Travel 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.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place →Coquitlam CentralRoll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚎TransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Coquitlam Central →Haney Place (Maple Ridge)16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎TransLink701 Haney Place / Mission City (weekday-only extension)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) →Lougheed Hwy at Haig St (Mission)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Weekday-only extension; it doesn't run on weekends, when the West Coast Express is also dark.

🚲You arrive at Lougheed Hwy at Haig St (Mission).

Option two · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app

A carpool saves the day.

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🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) →Anfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Anfield Centre (Courtenay) to Courtenay, about 2.9 km.

Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).

🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.

🚲Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.

🚆West Coast ExpressTransLinkVancouver Canada Place →Lougheed Hwy at Haig St (Mission)63 kmRoll on, free — 2 bikes per carWeekdays only — peak direction only

Weekdays only, peak direction only: five trains toward Vancouver in the morning, five back in the evening.

🚲You arrive at Lougheed Hwy at Haig St (Mission).

Option three · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Commute like a local on the West Coast Express.

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🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) →Anfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Anfield Centre (Courtenay) to Courtenay, about 2.9 km.

🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay →Comox Airport (YQQ)8.3 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5–7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.

🚙National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox – NanaimoComox Airport (YQQ) →Downtown Nanaimo88 kmOne-way between Island branches — no drop chargeBike rides inside — SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking

🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.

🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) →Downtown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.

🚲Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.

🚆West Coast ExpressTransLinkVancouver Canada Place →Lougheed Hwy at Haig St (Mission)63 kmRoll on, free — 2 bikes per carWeekdays only — peak direction only

Weekdays only, peak direction only: five trains toward Vancouver in the morning, five back in the evening.

🚲You arrive at Lougheed Hwy at Haig St (Mission).

Option four · six legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app

A proper expedition.

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🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) →Anfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Anfield Centre (Courtenay) to Courtenay, about 2.9 km.

Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).

🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.

🚲Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place →Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)Roll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit66 Fraser Valley Express (FVX)Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) →Abbotsford50 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Abbotsford to G Ferguson Way at McCallum Rd (Abbotsford), about 0.6 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Abbotsford Mission Taxi, Central Valley Taxi might help.

🚎BC Transit31 Valley Connectoror the 31X Valley Connector (doesn't run every day)G Ferguson Way at McCallum Rd (Abbotsford) →Junction Mall (Mission)9.1 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Junction Mall (Mission).

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Option five · six legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app

Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.

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🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) →Anfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Anfield Centre (Courtenay) to Courtenay, about 2.9 km.

Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).

🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.

🚲Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place →Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚌EbusVancouver – Kelownaor Ebus (Vancouver – Kamloops) or Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) →Abbotsford65 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike

🚲Travel the short hop from Abbotsford to G Ferguson Way at McCallum Rd (Abbotsford), about 0.6 km.

🚎BC Transit31 Valley ConnectorG Ferguson Way at McCallum Rd (Abbotsford) →Junction Mall (Mission)9.1 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Junction Mall (Mission).

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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🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) →Anfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Anfield Centre (Courtenay) to Courtenay, about 2.9 km.

🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusCourtenay →Downtown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmDoes not carry bikes

🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.

🚲Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place →Coquitlam CentralRoll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚎TransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Coquitlam Central →Haney Place (Maple Ridge)16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Weekday-only extension; it doesn't run on weekends, when the West Coast Express is also dark.

🚲You arrive at Lougheed Hwy at Haig St (Mission).

Not an option · four legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

A city bus, a coach bus, a ferry, and a train.

🚫 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

🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) →Anfield Centre (Courtenay)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Anfield Centre (Courtenay) to Courtenay, about 2.9 km.

🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusCourtenay →Downtown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmDoes not carry bikes

🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.

🚲Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.

🚆West Coast ExpressTransLinkVancouver Canada Place →Lougheed Hwy at Haig St (Mission)63 kmRoll on, free — 2 bikes per carWeekdays only — peak direction only

Weekdays only, peak direction only: five trains toward Vancouver in the morning, five back in the evening.

🚲You arrive at Lougheed Hwy at Haig St (Mission).

Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike

Another way: six legs, end to end.