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

For scale

As the crow flies635 km

Biking whole wayWe can't compute the bike route from the ferry dock but it may be rideable: please consult other sources.

By car964 km · 11 h 23 m

We found 9 ways to get you there.

🎒 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 · five legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app

Grab a window seat, the scenery's included.

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🚌Rider ExpressVancouver – CalgaryField →Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)601 kmRides in the hold — bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike — non-refundable

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) →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.

🚗PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange →Courtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes — look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable — check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times

Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).

🚲Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.

🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) →Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).

Option two · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

A one-way rental fills in the missing piece.

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🚌Rider ExpressVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)Field →Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)601 kmRides in the hold — bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike — non-refundable

🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) →Horseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

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

🚲Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.

🚙National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox – NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo →Comox Airport (YQQ)88 kmOne-way between Island branches — no drop chargeBike rides inside — SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking

🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) →Courtenay8.3 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5–7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.

🚲Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.

🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) →Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).

Option three · six legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app

The coach takes care of the long stretch.

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🚌Rider ExpressVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)Field →Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)601 kmRides in the hold — bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike — non-refundable

🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) →Horseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

⛴️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

Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).

🚲Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.

🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) →Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).

Option four · six legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app

A lot of connections, but it gets you there.

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🚌Rider ExpressVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)Field →Chilliwack509 kmRides in the hold — bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike — non-refundable

🚲Travel the short hop from Chilliwack to Downtown Chilliwack Bay B, about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Chilliwack Taxi might help.

🚎BC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressDowntown Chilliwack Bay B →Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)76 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) →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.

🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.

Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).

🚲Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.

🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) →Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).

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Option five · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Pack patience, it connects.

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🚌Rider ExpressVancouver – CalgaryField →Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)601 kmRides in the hold — bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike — non-refundable

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) →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.

🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.

🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown Nanaimo Exchange →Departure Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.

🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownComox Airport (YQQ) →Courtenay8.3 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5–7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.

🚲Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.

🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) →Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).

Option six · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Another way: a lot of connections, but it gets you there.

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🚌Rider ExpressVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)Field →Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)601 kmRides in the hold — bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike — non-refundable

🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) →Horseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – LangdaleHorseshoe Bay →Langdale (Gibsons)16 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

🚌Sunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale – Powell RiverLangdale (Gibsons) →Powell River106 kmReserve bike spot — rack space is limited$20 bike · $40 e-bikeNo box needed — rack on the bus

Includes the Earls Cove–Saltery Bay ferry leg.

🚲Travel the short hop from Powell River to Marine & Duncan (Powell River), about 0.4 km.

⛴️BC FerriesWestview – Little River (Comox)Marine & Duncan (Powell River) →Little River (Comox)30 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

🚎BC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownLittle River (Comox) →Courtenay13 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5–7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.

🚲Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.

🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) →Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).

Option seven · six legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app

The same idea as Option four, on different routes.

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🚌Rider ExpressVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)Field →Abbotsford536 kmRides in the hold — bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike — non-refundable

🚎BC Transit66 Fraser Valley Express (FVX)Abbotsford →Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)50 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) →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.

🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.

Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).

🚲Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.

🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) →Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).

Option eight · seven legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app

Nothing direct, but it strings together.

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🚌Rider ExpressVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)Field →Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)601 kmRides in the hold — bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike — non-refundable

🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) →Park Royal (West Vancouver)7.5 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚎TransLinkR2 Marine Dr RapidBusPark Royal (West Vancouver) →Lonsdale Quay (North Vancouver)4.5 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

⛴️SeaBusTransLinkLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver) →Vancouver Canada Place3.5 kmRoll on, free — bikes ride inside the cabin6 bikes per sailing at rush hour — weekdays 7–9:30 am and 3–6:30 pm; no limit other timesE-bikes OK — no charging on boardNo trailers — 185 cm max bike length

Bikes ride inside the cabin; during weekday rush hours there's room for six bikes a sailing.

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

🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.

Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).

🚲Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.

🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) →Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).

Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike

Two coach buses, a SkyTrain, a ferry, and a city bus.

🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.

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🚌Rider ExpressVancouver – CalgaryField →Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)601 kmRides in the hold — bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike — non-refundable

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) →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.

🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.

🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange →Courtenay97 kmDoes not carry bikes

🚲Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.

🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) →Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).

Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike

Six legs, end to end.

🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚌Rider ExpressVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)Field →Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)601 kmRides in the hold — bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike — non-refundable

🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) →Horseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

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

🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange →Courtenay97 kmDoes not carry bikes

🚲Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.

🚎BC Transit2 Cumberland / Anfield CentreAnfield Centre (Courtenay) →Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland)6.4 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK

🚲You arrive at Dunsmuir Ave at 4th St (Cumberland).

Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike

Another way: six legs, end to end.

🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.

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🚌Rider ExpressVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)Field →Chilliwack509 kmRides in the hold — bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike — non-refundable

🚲Travel the short hop from Chilliwack to Downtown Chilliwack Bay B, about 1.3 km.