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.
Transit connects Ladysmith and Port Renfrew, but every chain we know includes a leg that will not take your bike. We show the chains anyway so you can see exactly where it breaks.
For scale
As the crow flies65 km
Biking whole way117 km · 7 h 06 m
By car112 km · 1 h 35 m
Not an option · two legs🚫 not possible with a bike
City bus to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, then a coach bus into Port Renfrew.
🚫 This chain exists, but West Coast Trail Express does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan Express1st Ave at Hwy 1 (Ladysmith) →Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch20 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 0.5 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
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 Something wrong or out of date?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.
Connections from Ladysmith:Salt Spring Island(best: bus + ferry) · Langley(best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Osoyoos(best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Prince Rupert(best: bus + rental car + ferry)
Connections from Port Renfrew:Sooke(best: bus) · Tofino(best: bus) · Summerland(best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Calgary, AB(best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain)
