Kamloops to Nakusp 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 and flights can carry you and your bike from Kamloops to Nakusp.

For scale

As the crow flies186 km

Biking whole way311 km · 18 h 41 m

By car312 km · 3 h 55 m

We found three 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 · three legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Grab a window seat, the scenery's included.

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🚌EbusVancouver – Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1))Kamloops →Hope164 kmRides in the hold — 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.

🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverHope →1680 Hwy 3A/6 (Nelson)374 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent

Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.

🚎BC Transit74 Nakusp-Nelson1680 Hwy 3A/6 (Nelson) →6th Ave NW at 2nd St NW (Nakusp)101 kmFront rack, no fee — 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only — lithium battery off the bike and carried on board

Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Tuesday and Thursday only.

🚲You arrive at 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NW (Nakusp).

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

Mountain Man Mike's will get you there.

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🚌EbusVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1))Kamloops →Golden265 kmRides in the hold — 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.

🚎BC Transit36 Golden – Cranbrook Connector (Health Connections)Golden →Cranbrook223 kmFront rack, no fee — 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only — lithium battery off the bike and carried on board

Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Tuesday and Thursday only.

🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – CalgaryCranbrook →1680 Hwy 3A/6 (Nelson)162 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent

Runs once a week, continuing east into Alberta.

Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Tuesday and Thursday only.

🚲You arrive at 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NW (Nakusp).

Option three · four legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Fly most of the way, then let transit finish the trip.

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🚲First, 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.

✈️Air CanadaVancouver (YVR) – Kamloops (YKA)YKA (Kamloops) →Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)258 kmBox or sturdy bag requiredBook ahead for your bikeAbout $50 per directionNo e-bikes

✈️Air CanadaVancouver (YVR) – Castlegar (YCG)Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) →Castlegar402 kmBox or sturdy bag requiredBook ahead for your bikeAbout $50 per directionNo e-bikes

🚲Travel the short hop from Castlegar to Hwy 3A at Ootischenia Rd (Brilliant), about 2.8 km.

🚎BC Transit99 Kootenay ConnectorHwy 3A at Ootischenia Rd (Brilliant) →1680 Hwy 3A/6 (Nelson)31 kmFront rack, no fee — 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only — lithium battery off the bike and carried on board

Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Tuesday and Thursday only.

🚲You arrive at 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NW (Nakusp).

Not an option · three legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Coach bus to Kelowna, coach bus to 1680 Hwy 3A/6, then a city bus into Nakusp.

🚫 This chain exists, but Silver City Stagelines 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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🚌EbusKamloops – Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Kamloops →Kelowna (Orchard Park Mall)188 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike

🚌Silver City StagelinesTrail – Kelowna (Hwy 3/33)Kelowna (Orchard Park Mall) →1680 Hwy 3A/6 (Nelson)244 kmDoes not carry bikes

Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Tuesday and Thursday only.

🚲You arrive at 6th Ave NW at 2nd St NW (Nakusp).

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: Nakusp to Kamloops (best: bus)

Connections from Kamloops: Logan Lake (best: bus) · Surrey (best: bus) · Saanich (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)

Connections from Nakusp: New Denver (best: bus) · Clearwater (best: bus) · Gibsons (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + SkyTrain + plane)

Check out BC Bike Stops in Kamloops and Nakusp

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