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 Kelowna to Comox.
For scale
As the crow flies391 km
Biking whole way611 km ยท 40 h 16 m
By car598 km ยท 7 h 32 m
We found four ways to get you there.
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 · five legs
A little bit of everything.
CarrierRideYour 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. 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 Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
๐BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown Nanaimo Exchange โDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 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 Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
๐National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox โ NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo โComox Airport (YQQ)88 kmOne-way between Island branches โ no drop chargeBike rides inside โ SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ฒAt 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📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A shared ride helps bridge the gap.
CarrierRideYour 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 Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
๐PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange โCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes โ look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable โ check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
๐BC 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) โComox Mall Bay B4 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
๐ฒYou arrive at Comox Mall Bay B.
Option three · seven legs
The coach takes care of the long stretch.
CarrierRideYour 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
โด๏ธSeaBusTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver)3.5 kmRoll on, free โ bikes ride inside the cabin6 bikes per sailing at rush hour โ weekdays 7โ9:30 am and 3โ6:30 pm; no limit other timesE-bikes OK โ no charging on boardNo trailers โ 185 cm max bike length
Bikes ride inside the cabin; during weekday rush hours there's room for six bikes a sailing.
๐TransLinkR2 Marine Dr RapidBusLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver) โPark Royal (West Vancouver)4.5 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ first come, first servedE-bikes OK
๐TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressPark Royal (West Vancouver) โHorseshoe Bay11 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
๐National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox โ NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo โComox Airport (YQQ)88 kmOne-way between Island branches โ no drop chargeBike rides inside โ SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ฒAt the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option four · one leg✈ the splurge
Fly it.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ฒFirst, get from Kelowna to Kelowna Airport, about 11 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Apple Cabs, Checkmate Cabs Ltd. might help.
โ๏ธPacific Coastal AirlinesComox โ KelownaKelowna Airport โComox Airport (YQQ)397 kmRides in the hold โ small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
๐ฒAt 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
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 Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
๐BC 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) โComox Mall Bay B4 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
๐ฒYou arrive at Comox Mall Bay B.
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: Comox to Kelowna (best: rental car + bus + ferry)
Connections from Kelowna: Summerland (best: bus) · Port Coquitlam (best: bus + SkyTrain + train) · Duncan (Cowichan Valley) (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + train + ferry)
Connections from Comox: Powell River (best: ferry) · Delta (best: rental car + bus + ferry) · Kamloops (best: ferry + bus) · Calgary, AB (best: ferry + bus)