BC Cycle Tourism Society

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, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Cumberland to Port McNeill.

For scale
As the crow flies182 km
Biking whole way255 km ยท 15 h 33 m
By car250 km ยท 2 h 41 m

We found two ways to get you there.

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⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
One long leg does most of the travelling.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšŽBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) โ†’Anfield Centre (Courtenay)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
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Anfield Centre (Courtenay) to Courtenay, about 2.9 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay โ†’Comox Airport (YQQ)8.3 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 5โ€“7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
๐Ÿš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox โ€“ Port HardyComox Airport (YQQ) โ†’YZT (Port Hardy)207 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
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from YZT (Port Hardy) to Port Hardy, about 10 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Waivin Flags Taxi might help.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit1/2 Port McNeill - Port HardyPort Hardy โ†’Port McNeill33 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
Five trips a day on weekdays, two on Saturday, and no service on Sunday.
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Port McNeill.
Option two · five legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Full house: three city buses and two flights.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšŽBC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreDunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland) โ†’Anfield Centre (Courtenay)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
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Anfield Centre (Courtenay) to Courtenay, about 2.9 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay โ†’Comox Airport (YQQ)8.3 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 5โ€“7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
โœˆ๏ธPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver โ€“ ComoxComox Airport (YQQ) โ†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)136 kmRides in the hold โ€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
โœˆ๏ธPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver โ€“ Port HardyVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) โ†’YZT (Port Hardy)343 kmRides in the hold โ€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from YZT (Port Hardy) to Port Hardy, about 10 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit1/2 Port McNeill - Port HardyPort Hardy โ†’Port McNeill33 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
Five trips a day on weekdays, two on Saturday, and no service on Sunday.
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Port McNeill.
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: Port McNeill to Cumberland (best: bus + rental car)

Connections from Cumberland: Texada Island (best: bus + ferry) · Burnaby (best: bus + carpool + ferry) · Kamloops (best: bus + carpool + ferry) · Calgary, AB (best: bus + carpool + ferry)

Connections from Port McNeill: Port Hardy (best: bus) · Port Renfrew (best: bus + rental car) · Terrace (best: bus + ferry + train) · Calgary, AB (best: bus + rental car + ferry)

Check out BC Bike Stops in Cumberland and Port McNeill