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, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Kamloops to Comox.
For scale
As the crow flies345 km
Biking whole way593 km Β· 37 h 03 m
By car562 km Β· 7 h 06 m
We found six ways to get you there.
π 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
A one-way rental fills in the missing piece.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Kamloops βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayHorseshoe Bay βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βComox Airport (YQQ)88 kmOne-way between Island branches β no drop chargeBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option two · five legs
A little bit of everything.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Kamloops βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel 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.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βComox Airport (YQQ)88 kmOne-way between Island branches β no drop chargeBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option three · five legs
The same idea as Option two, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Kamloops βSurrey (Guildford Rec Centre)280 kmRides in the hold β 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.
π²Travel the short hop from Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre) to Surrey Central, about 3.4 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Aldergrove-Langley Taxi Ltd., Green Cab might help.
πSkyTrainTransLinkSurrey Central βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βComox Airport (YQQ)88 kmOne-way between Island branches β no drop chargeBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option four · six legs
Grab a window seat, the scenery's included.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Kamloops βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β LangdaleHorseshoe Bay βLangdale (Gibsons)16 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverLangdale (Gibsons) βPowell River106 kmReserve bike spot β rack space is limited$20 bike Β· $40 e-bikeNo box needed β rack on the bus
Includes the Earls CoveβSaltery Bay ferry leg.
π²Travel the short hop from Powell River to Marine & Duncan (Powell River), about 0.4 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Little River (Comox)Marine & Duncan (Powell River) βLittle River (Comox)30 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²At the far end, Central Comox is about 7.7 km from Little River (Comox). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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Option five · five legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A coach bus, a SkyTrain, a ferry, a carpool, and a city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Kamloops βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.or the 11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / Downtown (doesn't run every day)Anfield Centre (Courtenay) βComox Mall Bay B4 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
π²You arrive at Comox Mall Bay B.
Option six · two legs✈ the splurge
Two flights, connecting in Richmond.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Central Kamloops to YKA (Kamloops), about 7.9 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Kami Cabs might help.
βοΈAir CanadaVancouver (YVR) β Kamloops (YKA)YKA (Kamloops) βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)258 kmBox or sturdy bag requiredBook ahead for your bikeAbout $50 per directionNo e-bikes
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β ComoxVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βComox Airport (YQQ)136 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Kamloops βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.or the 11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / Downtown (doesn't run every day)Anfield Centre (Courtenay) βComox Mall Bay B4 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
π²You arrive at Comox Mall Bay B.
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: 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.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Kamloops βSurrey (Guildford Rec Centre)280 kmRides in the hold β 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.
π²Travel the short hop from Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre) to Surrey Central, about 3.4 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkSurrey Central βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownCourtenay βComox Airport (YQQ)8.3 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Route facts last checked October 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: Comox to Kamloops (best: ferry + bus + SkyTrain)
Connections from Kamloops: Logan Lake (best: bus) · Langley (best: bus) · Qualicum Beach (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)
Connections from Comox: Powell River (best: ferry) · Squamish (best: ferry + bus) · Sointula (best: rental car + bus + ferry) · Fort Nelson (best: rental car + ferry + bus)