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 and flights can carry you and your bike from Langford to Lytton.
For scale
As the crow flies243 km
Biking whole way359 km Β· 20 h 30 m
By car347 km Β· 5 h 15 m
We found five 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 · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Beautiful BC from a coach window.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / DowntownLangford Exch Bay A βDouglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria)13 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 Douglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria) to Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria), about 1.9 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.
πWilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector β Vancouver / VictoriaDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)103 kmRides in the hold β bagged or boxed$42 per bike β 50 lb maxReserve bike spot β recommended
β΄οΈ Downtown to downtown via the TsawwassenβSwartz Bay ferry crossing.
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 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.
πBC TransitLillooet β Lytton β Kamloops (Health Connections)Kamloops βLytton (Esso)142 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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Thursday only.
π²You arrive at Lytton (Esso).
Option two · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The long way round, but it works.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressHwy 1 ramp & Leigh (Langford) βDuncan39 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
πBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressDuncan βBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch46 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 Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1.4 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) βCXH (Vancouver)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 CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Black Top Cabs, Maclure'S Cabs might help.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 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.
πBC TransitLillooet β Lytton β Kamloops (Health Connections)Kamloops βLytton (Esso)142 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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Thursday only.
π²You arrive at Lytton (Esso).
Option three · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A beautiful ferry ride with transit on both sides.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / DowntownLangford Exch Bay A βDouglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria)13 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 Douglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria) to Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria), about 1.9 km.
πBC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) βSwartz Bay (North Saanich)29 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
β΄οΈBC FerriesTsawwassen β Swartz BaySwartz Bay (North Saanich) βTsawwassen (Delta)41 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryTsawwassen (Delta) βBridgeport (Richmond)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
πSkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πBC TransitLillooet β Lytton β Kamloops (Health Connections)Kamloops βLytton (Esso)142 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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Thursday only.
π²You arrive at Lytton (Esso).
Option four · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The same idea as Option three, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / DowntownLangford Exch Bay A βDouglas & Cloverdale (Saanich)12 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 Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich) to Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria), about 2.5 km.
πBC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) βSwartz Bay (North Saanich)29 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
β΄οΈBC FerriesTsawwassen β Swartz BaySwartz Bay (North Saanich) βTsawwassen (Delta)41 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryTsawwassen (Delta) βBridgeport (Richmond)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
πSkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops303 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.
πBC TransitLillooet β Lytton β Kamloops (Health Connections)Kamloops βLytton (Esso)142 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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Thursday only.
π²You arrive at Lytton (Esso).
Option five · six legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Pack patience, it connects.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressHwy 1 ramp & Leigh (Langford) βLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)14 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 Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) to Victoria Belleville Terminal, about 0.7 km.
π©οΈHarbour AirVancouver Harbour β Victoria HarbourVictoria Belleville Terminal βCXH (Vancouver)98 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee β bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter β other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
π²Travel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
βοΈAir CanadaVancouver (YVR) β Kelowna (YLW)Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βKelowna Airport288 kmBox or sturdy bag requiredBook ahead for your bikeAbout $50 per directionNo e-bikes
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Kelowna Airport βKamloops177 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πBC TransitLillooet β Lytton β Kamloops (Health Connections)Kamloops βLytton (Esso)142 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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Thursday only.
π²You arrive at Lytton (Esso).
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: Lytton to Langford (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry)
Connections from Langford: Salt Spring Island (best: bus + ferry) · Ucluelet (best: bus + carpool) · Clearwater (best: bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain)
Connections from Lytton: Lillooet (best: bus) · Penticton (best: bus) · Nelson (best: bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)
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