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, ferries, trains and flights can carry you and your bike from Enderby to Thetis Island.
For scale
As the crow flies370 km
Biking whole way546 km ยท 35 h 28 m
By car591 km ยท 8 h 15 m
We found 11 ways to get you there, ferries doing the heavy lifting.
๐ 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 · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Beautiful BC from a coach window.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐EbusKamloops โ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Enderby โKamloops109 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐EbusVancouver โ KamloopsKamloops โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) โVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ฒTravel 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.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
๐BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โDuncan46 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
๐BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressDuncan โCoronation Mall (Ladysmith)24 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
๐BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) โPine & Daniel (North Cowichan)8.1 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan) to Chemainus, about 1.3 km.
โด๏ธBC FerriesChemainus โ Thetis โ PenelakutChemainus โPreedy Harbour (Thetis Island)7.7 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Preedy Harbour (Thetis Island).
Option two · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐EbusKamloops โ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)or Ebus (Kelowna/Salmon Arm โ Golden)Enderby โKelowna (Orchard Park Mall)80 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐EbusVancouver โ KelownaKelowna (Orchard Park Mall) โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)331 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) โVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
๐BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โDuncan46 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
๐BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressDuncan โCoronation Mall (Ladysmith)24 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
๐BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) โPine & Daniel (North Cowichan)8.1 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan) to Chemainus, about 1.3 km.
โด๏ธBC FerriesChemainus โ Thetis โ PenelakutChemainus โPreedy Harbour (Thetis Island)7.7 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Preedy Harbour (Thetis Island).
Option three · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: the same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐EbusKelowna/Salmon Arm โ Goldenor Ebus (Kamloops โ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm))Enderby โHudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)19 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐EbusVancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver โ Calgary)Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)393 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
๐SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) โVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
๐BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โDuncan46 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
๐BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressDuncan โCoronation Mall (Ladysmith)24 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
๐BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) โPine & Daniel (North Cowichan)8.1 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan) to Chemainus, about 1.3 km.
โด๏ธBC FerriesChemainus โ Thetis โ PenelakutChemainus โPreedy Harbour (Thetis Island)7.7 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Preedy Harbour (Thetis Island).
Option four · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a city bus instead of the coach bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐BC Transit41 Salmon Arm-EnderbyEnderby โHudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)19 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
๐EbusVancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver โ Calgary)Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)393 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
๐SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) โVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
๐BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โDuncan46 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
๐BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressDuncan โCoronation Mall (Ladysmith)24 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
๐BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) โPine & Daniel (North Cowichan)8.1 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan) to Chemainus, about 1.3 km.
โด๏ธBC FerriesChemainus โ Thetis โ PenelakutChemainus โPreedy Harbour (Thetis Island)7.7 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Preedy Harbour (Thetis Island).
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Option five · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a train instead of the SkyTrain.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐EbusKamloops โ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Enderby โKamloops109 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐EbusVancouver โ KamloopsKamloops โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐Amtrak CascadesVancouver โ Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โSeattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
โด๏ธVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA โVictoria Belleville Terminal119 kmReserve ahead by phone โ space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way โ about $41 CADRides on the open deck โ bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 0.7 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.
๐BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) โDuncan54 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
๐BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressDuncan โCoronation Mall (Ladysmith)24 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
๐BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) โPine & Daniel (North Cowichan)8.1 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan) to Chemainus, about 1.3 km.
โด๏ธBC FerriesChemainus โ Thetis โ PenelakutChemainus โPreedy Harbour (Thetis Island)7.7 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Preedy Harbour (Thetis Island).
Option six · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: same as Option one, but a train instead of the SkyTrain.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐EbusKamloops โ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Enderby โKelowna (Orchard Park Mall)80 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐EbusVancouver โ KelownaKelowna (Orchard Park Mall) โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)331 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐Amtrak CascadesVancouver โ Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โSeattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
โด๏ธVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA โVictoria Belleville Terminal119 kmReserve ahead by phone โ space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way โ about $41 CADRides on the open deck โ bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 0.7 km.
๐BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) โDuncan54 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
๐BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressDuncan โCoronation Mall (Ladysmith)24 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
๐BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) โPine & Daniel (North Cowichan)8.1 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan) to Chemainus, about 1.3 km.
โด๏ธBC FerriesChemainus โ Thetis โ PenelakutChemainus โPreedy Harbour (Thetis Island)7.7 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Preedy Harbour (Thetis Island).
Option seven · 9 legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The coach takes care of the long stretch.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐EbusKelowna/Salmon Arm โ Goldenor Ebus (Kamloops โ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm))Enderby โHudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)19 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐Rider ExpressVancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1)Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)391 kmRides in the hold โ bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike โ non-refundable
๐TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) โHorseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ first come, first servedE-bikes OK
โด๏ธBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay โ Departure BayHorseshoe Bay โDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) โDowntown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
๐BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โDuncan46 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
๐BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressDuncan โCoronation Mall (Ladysmith)24 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
๐BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) โPine & Daniel (North Cowichan)8.1 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan) to Chemainus, about 1.3 km.
โด๏ธBC FerriesChemainus โ Thetis โ PenelakutChemainus โPreedy Harbour (Thetis Island)7.7 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Preedy Harbour (Thetis Island).
Option eight · 9 legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option seven, but a city bus instead of the coach bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐BC Transit41 Salmon Arm-EnderbyEnderby โHudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)19 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
๐Rider ExpressVancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1)Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)391 kmRides in the hold โ bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike โ non-refundable
๐TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) โHorseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ first come, first servedE-bikes OK
โด๏ธBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay โ Departure BayHorseshoe Bay โDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) โDowntown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
๐BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โDuncan46 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
๐BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressDuncan โCoronation Mall (Ladysmith)24 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
๐BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) โPine & Daniel (North Cowichan)8.1 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan) to Chemainus, about 1.3 km.
โด๏ธBC FerriesChemainus โ Thetis โ PenelakutChemainus โPreedy Harbour (Thetis Island)7.7 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Preedy Harbour (Thetis Island).
Option 9 · 9 legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Four ways to travel, one destination.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐EbusKelowna/Salmon Arm โ Goldenor Ebus (Kamloops โ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm))Enderby โHudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)19 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐Rider ExpressVancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1)Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โChilliwack299 kmRides in the hold โ bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike โ non-refundable
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Chilliwack to Downtown Chilliwack Bay B, about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Chilliwack Taxi might help.
๐BC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressDowntown Chilliwack Bay B โLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)76 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
๐SkyTrainTransLinkLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) โVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) โHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
๐BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch โDuncan46 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
๐BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressDuncan โCoronation Mall (Ladysmith)24 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
๐BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) โPine & Daniel (North Cowichan)8.1 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan) to Chemainus, about 1.3 km.
โด๏ธBC FerriesChemainus โ Thetis โ PenelakutChemainus โPreedy Harbour (Thetis Island)7.7 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Preedy Harbour (Thetis Island).
Option 10 · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: same as Option one, but a train instead of the SkyTrain.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐EbusKelowna/Salmon Arm โ Goldenor Ebus (Kamloops โ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm))Enderby โHudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)19 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐Rider ExpressVancouver โ CalgaryHudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)390 kmRides in the hold โ bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike โ non-refundable
๐Amtrak CascadesVancouver โ Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โSeattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
โด๏ธVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA โVictoria Belleville Terminal119 kmReserve ahead by phone โ space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way โ about $41 CADRides on the open deck โ bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 0.7 km.
๐BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) โDuncan54 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
๐BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressDuncan โCoronation Mall (Ladysmith)24 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
๐BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) โPine & Daniel (North Cowichan)8.1 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan) to Chemainus, about 1.3 km.
โด๏ธBC FerriesChemainus โ Thetis โ PenelakutChemainus โPreedy Harbour (Thetis Island)7.7 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Preedy Harbour (Thetis Island).
Option 11 · eight legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A long haul, but it all connects.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐EbusKamloops โ Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Enderby โKelowna Airport68 kmRides in the hold โ bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
โ๏ธAir CanadaVancouver (YVR) โ Kelowna (YLW)Kelowna Airport โVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)288 kmBox or sturdy bag requiredBook ahead for your bikeAbout $50 per directionNo e-bikes
๐SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) โVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
๐ฉ๏ธHarbour AirVancouver Harbour โ Victoria HarbourCXH (Vancouver) โVictoria Belleville Terminal98 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee โ bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter โ other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 0.7 km.
๐BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) โDuncan54 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
๐BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressDuncan โCoronation Mall (Ladysmith)24 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
๐BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) โPine & Daniel (North Cowichan)8.1 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan) to Chemainus, about 1.3 km.
โด๏ธBC FerriesChemainus โ Thetis โ PenelakutChemainus โPreedy Harbour (Thetis Island)7.7 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐ฒYou arrive at Preedy Harbour (Thetis Island).
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: Thetis Island to Enderby (best: ferry + bus + SkyTrain)
Connections from Enderby: Vernon (best: bus) · Pemberton (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Galiano Island (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + train + ferry)
Connections from Thetis Island: Lake Cowichan (best: ferry + bus) · Langford (best: ferry + bus) · Port Alberni (best: ferry + bus + rental car) · Seattle, WA (best: ferry + bus)
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