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 can carry you and your bike from Duncan (Cowichan Valley) to North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton).
For scale
As the crow flies16 km
Biking whole way21 km · 1 h 12 m
By car19 km · 16 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 · one leg
Next stop: North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton).
CarrierRideYour bike
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan →Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option two · two legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Option one, plus a city bus at the start.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚎BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressDuncan →Coronation Mall (Ladysmith)24 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) →Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan)8.1 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan).
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 Something wrong or out of date?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.
Connections from Duncan (Cowichan Valley):Galiano Island(best: bus + ferry) · Mission(best: bus + ferry + train) · Kamloops(best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Prince Rupert(best: bus + rental car + ferry)
Connections from North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton):Galiano Island(best: bus + ferry) · New Westminster(best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Seattle, WA(best: bus + ferry) · Prince Rupert(best: bus + rental car + ferry)
