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 Kaslo to Vernon.
For scale
As the crow flies173 km
Biking whole way283 km · 17 h 41 m
By car286 km · 4 h
We found seven ways to get you there.
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 · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Mountain Man Mike's will get you there.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverKaslo →Hope434 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
🚌EbusVancouver – KelownaHope →Kelowna Downtown194 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
🚎BC Transit97 OkanaganKelowna Downtown →UBCO Exchange (Kelowna)9.3 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit90 UBCO/VernonUBCO Exchange (Kelowna) →Downtown Exchange (Vernon)38 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Downtown Exchange (Vernon).
Option two · three legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The long way round, but it works.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverKaslo →Hope434 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
🚌EbusVancouver – KelownaHope →Kelowna Downtown194 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
🚌EbusKamloops – Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)or Ebus (Kelowna/Salmon Arm – Golden)Kelowna Downtown →Downtown Exchange (Vernon)46 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
🚲You arrive at Downtown Exchange (Vernon).
Option three · three legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The same idea as Option two, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverKaslo →Hope434 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
🚌EbusVancouver – Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary)Hope →Kamloops164 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
🚌EbusKamloops – Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Kamloops →Downtown Exchange (Vernon)142 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
🚲You arrive at Downtown Exchange (Vernon).
Option four · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The coach takes care of the long stretch.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverKaslo →Main & 89th St (Osoyoos)237 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 Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) →Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)52 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) →Kelowna Downtown52 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit97 OkanaganKelowna Downtown →UBCO Exchange (Kelowna)9.3 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit90 UBCO/VernonUBCO Exchange (Kelowna) →Downtown Exchange (Vernon)38 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Downtown Exchange (Vernon).
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Option five · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The same idea as Option four, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverKaslo →Keremeos270 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 Transit50 Penticton / PrincetonKeremeos →Cherry Lane Shopping Centre (Penticton)35 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Cherry Lane Shopping Centre (Penticton) to Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton), about 4.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Klassic Taxi, Penticton Eco Taxi might help.
🚎BC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) →Kelowna Downtown52 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit97 OkanaganKelowna Downtown →UBCO Exchange (Kelowna)9.3 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit90 UBCO/VernonUBCO Exchange (Kelowna) →Downtown Exchange (Vernon)38 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Downtown Exchange (Vernon).
Option six · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Two coach buses and two city buses.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverKaslo →Main & 89th St (Osoyoos)237 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 Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) →Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)52 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) →Kelowna Downtown52 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚌EbusKamloops – Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)or Ebus (Kelowna/Salmon Arm – Golden)Kelowna Downtown →Downtown Exchange (Vernon)46 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
🚲You arrive at Downtown Exchange (Vernon).
Option seven · five legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A coach bus, two flights, and two city buses.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverKaslo →Castlegar93 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
✈️Air CanadaVancouver (YVR) – Castlegar (YCG)Castlegar →Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)402 kmBox or sturdy bag requiredBook ahead for your bikeAbout $50 per directionNo e-bikes
✈️Air CanadaVancouver (YVR) – Kelowna (YLW)Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) →Kelowna Airport288 kmBox or sturdy bag requiredBook ahead for your bikeAbout $50 per directionNo e-bikes
🚎BC Transit23 Lake CountryKelowna Airport →UBCO Exchange (Kelowna)2.2 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit90 UBCO/VernonUBCO Exchange (Kelowna) →Downtown Exchange (Vernon)38 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Downtown Exchange (Vernon).
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.
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