BC Cycle Tourism Society

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, water taxis, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Maple Ridge to Campbell River.

For scale
As the crow flies211 km
Biking whole way286 km Β· 15 h 36 m
By car299 km Β· 4 h 44 m

We found 9 ways to get you there.

πŸŽ’ 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
One long leg does most of the travelling.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚎TransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) β†’Coquitlam Central16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central β†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚲Travel 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.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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
🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.5 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
πŸš™BudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimoor National Car & Truck Rental (One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimo) (counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Downtown Nanaimo β†’Campbell River134 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β€” bookable onlineBike rides inside β€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
🚲Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bee-Line Taxi might help.
🚲You arrive at Campbell River.
Option two · five legs
Fill in the gap with a rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚎TransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) β†’Coquitlam Central16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central β†’Stadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) β†’Horseshoe Bay17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayHorseshoe Bay β†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πŸš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimo) (counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Downtown Nanaimo β†’YBL (Campbell River)127 kmOne-way between Island branches β€” no drop chargeBike rides inside β€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
🚲At the far end, Central Campbell River is about 8.3 km from YBL (Campbell River). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option three · three legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Commute like a local on the West Coast Express.
CarrierRideYour bike
πŸš†West Coast ExpressTransLinkPort Haney Station (Maple Ridge) β†’Vancouver Canada Place41 kmRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carWeekdays only β€” peak direction only
Weekdays only, peak direction only: five trains toward Vancouver in the morning, five back in the evening.
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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
🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.5 km.
πŸš™BudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimoor National Car & Truck Rental (One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimo) (counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Downtown Nanaimo β†’Campbell River134 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β€” bookable onlineBike rides inside β€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
🚲Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km.
🚲You arrive at Campbell River.
Option four · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option two, but a train instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πŸš†West Coast ExpressTransLinkPort Haney Station (Maple Ridge) β†’Coquitlam Central19 kmRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carWeekdays only β€” peak direction only
Weekdays only, peak direction only: five trains toward Vancouver in the morning, five back in the evening.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central β†’Stadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) β†’Horseshoe Bay17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayHorseshoe Bay β†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πŸš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimo) (counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Downtown Nanaimo β†’YBL (Campbell River)127 kmOne-way between Island branches β€” no drop chargeBike rides inside β€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
🚲At the far end, Central Campbell River is about 8.3 km from YBL (Campbell River). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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Option five · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A few connections, but each one moves you closer.
CarrierRideYour bike
πŸš†West Coast ExpressTransLinkPort Haney Station (Maple Ridge) β†’Vancouver Canada Place41 kmRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carWeekdays only β€” peak direction only
Weekdays only, peak direction only: five trains toward Vancouver in the morning, five back in the evening.
⛴️SeaBusTransLinkVancouver Canada Place β†’Lonsdale Quay (North Vancouver)3.5 kmRoll on, free β€” bikes ride inside the cabin6 bikes per sailing at rush hour β€” weekdays 7–9:30 am and 3–6:30 pm; no limit other timesE-bikes OK β€” no charging on boardNo trailers β€” 185 cm max bike length
Bikes ride inside the cabin; during weekday rush hours there's room for six bikes a sailing.
🚎TransLinkR2 Marine Dr RapidBusLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver) β†’Park Royal (West Vancouver)4.5 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressPark Royal (West Vancouver) β†’Horseshoe Bay11 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayHorseshoe Bay β†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πŸš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimo) (counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Downtown Nanaimo β†’YBL (Campbell River)127 kmOne-way between Island branches β€” no drop chargeBike rides inside β€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
🚲At the far end, Central Campbell River is about 8.3 km from YBL (Campbell River). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option six · five legs📅 seasonal
Same as Option two, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚎TransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) β†’Coquitlam Central16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central β†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚌Squamish ConnectorSquamish – VancouverVancouver Canada Place β†’Horseshoe Bay16 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack β€” otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayHorseshoe Bay β†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πŸš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimo) (counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Downtown Nanaimo β†’YBL (Campbell River)127 kmOne-way between Island branches β€” no drop chargeBike rides inside β€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
🚲At the far end, Central Campbell River is about 8.3 km from YBL (Campbell River). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option seven · four legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A train, a coach bus, a ferry, and a rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
πŸš†West Coast ExpressTransLinkPort Haney Station (Maple Ridge) β†’Vancouver Canada Place41 kmRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carWeekdays only β€” peak direction only
Weekdays only, peak direction only: five trains toward Vancouver in the morning, five back in the evening.
🚌Squamish ConnectorSquamish – VancouverVancouver Canada Place β†’Horseshoe Bay16 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack β€” otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayHorseshoe Bay β†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚲Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πŸš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimo) (counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Downtown Nanaimo β†’YBL (Campbell River)127 kmOne-way between Island branches β€” no drop chargeBike rides inside β€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
🚲At the far end, Central Campbell River is about 8.3 km from YBL (Campbell River). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option eight · eight legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Every leg of this works, there are just a lot of them.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚎TransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) β†’Coquitlam Central16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central β†’Stadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) β†’Horseshoe Bay17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – LangdaleHorseshoe Bay β†’Langdale (Gibsons)16 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚌Sunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale – Powell RiverLangdale (Gibsons) β†’Powell River106 kmReserve bike spot β€” rack space is limited$20 bike Β· $40 e-bikeNo box needed β€” rack on the bus
Includes the Earls Cove–Saltery Bay ferry leg.
🚲Travel the short hop from Powell River to Town Centre Mall Bay A (Powell River), about 1.1 km.
🚎BC Transit14 LundTown Centre Mall Bay A (Powell River) β†’Lund Harbour23 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
Runs Monday, Tuesday and Friday most of the year, six days a week from mid-May to Labour Day; some stretches are on-request. Front bike rack; e-bikes under 25 kg allowed.
πŸ›₯️Lund Water TaxiLund – Savary IslandLund Harbour β†’Savary Island Government Dock4.1 kmPolicy not on file β€” check with the operator
Year-round walk-on service, near-hourly in July and August; reservations required. E-bikes not carried (barge by arrangement).
πŸ›₯️Qaya Way West TransportationCampbell River – Savary IslandSavary Island Government Dock β†’Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River)40 kmPolicy not on file β€” check with the operator
Southern run daily June 26 to September 7, calling at Manson's Landing and Hernando; reservations required.
🚲You arrive at Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River).
Option 9 · three legs✈ the splurge
City bus to Coquitlam Central, SkyTrain to Richmond, then a plane into Campbell River.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚎TransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) β†’Coquitlam Central16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central β†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
✈️Pacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver – Campbell RiverVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) β†’YBL (Campbell River)173 kmRides in the hold β€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
🚲At the far end, Central Campbell River is about 8.3 km from YBL (Campbell River). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Not an option · four legs🚫 not possible with a bike
A city bus, a SkyTrain, a ferry, and a coach 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
🚎TransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) β†’Coquitlam Central16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central β†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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
🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Campbell River138 kmDoes not carry bikes
🚲You arrive at Campbell River.
Not an option · three legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Train to Vancouver Canada Place, ferry to Nanaimo, then a coach bus into Campbell River.
🚫  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
πŸš†West Coast ExpressTransLinkPort Haney Station (Maple Ridge) β†’Vancouver Canada Place41 kmRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carWeekdays only β€” peak direction only
Weekdays only, peak direction only: five trains toward Vancouver in the morning, five back in the evening.
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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
🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Campbell River138 kmDoes not carry bikes
🚲You arrive at Campbell River.
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Six legs, end to end.
🚫  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
🚎TransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) β†’Coquitlam Central16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central β†’Stadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) β†’Horseshoe Bay17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayHorseshoe Bay β†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) β†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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
🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Campbell River138 kmDoes not carry bikes
🚲You arrive at Campbell River.
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: six legs, end to end.
🚫  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
πŸš†West Coast ExpressTransLinkPort Haney Station (Maple Ridge) β†’Coquitlam Central19 kmRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carWeekdays only β€” peak direction only
Weekdays only, peak direction only: five trains toward Vancouver in the morning, five back in the evening.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central β†’Stadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) β†’Horseshoe Bay17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayHorseshoe Bay β†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) β†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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
🚌Island LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange β†’Campbell River138 kmDoes not carry bikes
🚲You arrive at Campbell River.
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: Campbell River to Maple Ridge (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain)

Connections from Maple Ridge: North Vancouver (best: bus + SkyTrain + SeaBus) · Port Alberni (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Revelstoke (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + SkyTrain + plane)

Connections from Campbell River: Lund (best: water taxi) · Galiano Island (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · Chase (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain)

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