Delta to Qualicum Beach 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 flights can carry you and your bike from Delta to Qualicum Beach.

For scale

As the crow flies103 km

Biking whole way148 km · 7 h 04 m

By car144 km · 3 h 06 m

We found eight 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 · five legs

A beautiful ferry ride with transit on both sides.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚎TransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen Ferryor the 900 Bike Bus (seasonal)Ladner Exchange (Delta) →Bridgeport (Richmond)12 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) →Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Black Top Cabs, Maclure'S Cabs might help.

⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) →Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.

🚎BC Transit1 Nanaimo Rapid LineDowntown Nanaimo Exchange →Bay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo)12 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit9 IntercityBay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo) →Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach)32 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach).

Option two · six legs

The long way round, but it works.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚲First, get from Central Delta to Tsawwassen (Delta), about 9.8 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.

⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Swartz BayTsawwassen (Delta) →Swartz Bay (Victoria)41 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

🚎BC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Swartz Bay (Victoria) →Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)29 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Legislature Terminal (Victoria), about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.

🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Terminal (Victoria) →Duncan54 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressDuncan →Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 0.5 km.

🚎BC Transit1 Nanaimo Rapid LineDowntown Nanaimo Exchange →Bay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo)12 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit9 IntercityBay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo) →Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach)32 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach).

Option three · six legs

The same idea as Option two, on different routes.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚲First, get from Central Delta to Tsawwassen (Delta), about 9.8 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.

⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Swartz BayTsawwassen (Delta) →Swartz Bay (Victoria)41 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) →Duncan46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressDuncan →Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 0.5 km.

🚎BC Transit1 Nanaimo Rapid LineDowntown Nanaimo Exchange →Bay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo)12 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit9 IntercityBay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo) →Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach)32 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach).

Option four · five legs

Pedal the first stretch, then let the coach buses take over.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚲First, get from Central Delta to Tsawwassen (Delta), about 9.8 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.

🚌Wilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector — Vancouver / VictoriaTsawwassen (Delta) →Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)70 kmRides in the hold — bagged or boxed$42 per bike — 50 lb maxReserve bike spot — recommended

⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.

🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Legislature Terminal (Victoria), about 1.3 km.

🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Terminal (Victoria) →Duncan54 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressDuncan →Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 0.5 km.

🚎BC Transit1 Nanaimo Rapid LineDowntown Nanaimo Exchange →Bay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo)12 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit9 IntercityBay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo) →Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach)32 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach).

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Option five · five legs

The same idea as Option four, on different routes.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚲First, get from Central Delta to Tsawwassen (Delta), about 9.8 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.

⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.

🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) →Duncan46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressDuncan →Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 0.5 km.

🚎BC Transit1 Nanaimo Rapid LineDowntown Nanaimo Exchange →Bay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo)12 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit9 IntercityBay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo) →Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach)32 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach).

Option six · six legs

Same as Option two, but a ferry instead of the city bus.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚲First, get from Central Delta to Tsawwassen (Delta), about 9.8 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.

⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Swartz BayTsawwassen (Delta) →Swartz Bay (Victoria)41 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

🚲Travel the short hop from Swartz Bay (Victoria) to Brentwood Bay, about 13 km.

⛴️BC FerriesBrentwood Bay – Mill BayBrentwood Bay →Deloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay)12 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

Daily, with fewer sailings on Sundays.

🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDeloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) →Duncan17 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressDuncan →Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 0.5 km.

🚎BC Transit1 Nanaimo Rapid LineDowntown Nanaimo Exchange →Bay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo)12 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit9 IntercityBay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo) →Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach)32 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach).

Option seven · seven legs📅 seasonal

Nothing direct, but it strings together.

CarrierRideYour bike

The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) →Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚌Squamish ConnectorSquamish – VancouverVancouver Canada Place →Horseshoe Bay16 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack — otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes

Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.

⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayHorseshoe Bay →Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) →Downtown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit1 Nanaimo Rapid LineDowntown Nanaimo Exchange →Bay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo)12 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit9 IntercityBay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo) →Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach)32 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach).

Option eight · five legs✈ the splurge📅 seasonal

Same as Option one, but a plane instead of the ferry.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚎TransLink900 Bike BusLadner Exchange (Delta) →Bridgeport (Richmond)12 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Seasonal: June 12 to September 7, Fridays, weekends and holidays; hourly, timed to ferry sailings. Carries 10 bikes.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) →Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

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

🛩️Harbour AirVancouver Harbour – Nanaimo HarbourCXH (Vancouver) →Nanaimo Harbour60 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee — bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter — other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking

🚲Travel the short hop from Nanaimo Harbour to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 0.6 km.

🚎BC Transit1 Nanaimo Rapid LineDowntown Nanaimo Exchange →Bay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo)12 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎BC Transit9 IntercityBay B at Woodgrove Exch (Nanaimo) →Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach)32 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Ravensong Exch (Qualicum Beach).

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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