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.
Transit connects Duncan (Cowichan Valley) and Port Renfrew, but every chain we know includes a leg that will not take your bike. We show the chains anyway so you can see exactly where it breaks.
For scale
As the crow flies57 km
Biking whole way90 km · 5 h 27 m
By car93 km · 1 h 24 m
Not an option · two legs🚫 not possible with a bike
City bus to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, then a coach bus into Port Renfrew.
🚫 This chain exists, but West Coast Trail Express does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚎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. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
Not an option · two legs🚫 not possible with a bike
City bus to Victoria, then a coach bus into Port Renfrew.
🚫 This chain exists, but West Coast Trail Express does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressHwy 1 & Boys Rd (North Cowichan) →Legislature Terminal (Victoria)46 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Legislature Terminal (Victoria) to Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria), about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.
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 Something wrong or out of date?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) · Kelowna(best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Prince Rupert(best: bus + rental car + ferry)
Connections from Port Renfrew:Sooke(best: bus) · Tofino(best: bus) · Summerland(best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Calgary, AB(best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain)
