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 Maple Ridge to Comox.
For scale
As the crow flies176 km
Biking whole way243 km Β· 13 h 05 m
By car257 km Β· 4 h 25 m
We found eight 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 · five legs
Fill in the gap with a rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) βCoquitlam Central16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel 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.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo 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
π²Travel 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.
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 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
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βComox Airport (YQQ)88 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
π²At 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 little bit of everything.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) βCoquitlam Central16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo 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
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC 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) βComox Mall Bay B4 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
π²You arrive at Comox Mall Bay B.
Option three · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Commute like a local on the West Coast Express.
CarrierRideYour bike
πWest Coast ExpressTransLinkPort Haney Station (Maple Ridge) βVancouver 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.
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo 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
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 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
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βComox Airport (YQQ)88 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
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option four · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
A train, a ferry, a carpool, and a city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πWest Coast ExpressTransLinkPort Haney Station (Maple Ridge) βVancouver 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.
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo 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
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.Anfield Centre (Courtenay) βComox Mall Bay B4 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
π²You arrive at Comox Mall Bay B.
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Option five · five legs📅 seasonal
A city bus, a SkyTrain, a coach bus, a ferry, and a rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) βCoquitlam Central16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πSquamish ConnectorSquamish β VancouverVancouver Canada Place βHorseshoe 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.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayHorseshoe Bay βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βComox Airport (YQQ)88 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
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option six · seven legs
A proper expedition.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) βCoquitlam Central16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
β΄οΈSeaBusTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver)3.5 kmRoll on, free β bikes ride inside the cabin6 bikes per sailing at rush hour β weekdays 7β9:30 am and 3β6:30 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.
πTransLinkR2 Marine Dr RapidBusLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver) βPark Royal (West Vancouver)4.5 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressPark Royal (West Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay11 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayHorseshoe Bay βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βComox Airport (YQQ)88 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
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option seven · five legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A train, two coach buses, and two ferries.
CarrierRideYour bike
πWest Coast ExpressTransLinkPort Haney Station (Maple Ridge) βVancouver 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.
πSquamish ConnectorSquamish β VancouverVancouver Canada Place βHorseshoe 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.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β LangdaleHorseshoe Bay βLangdale (Gibsons)16 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverLangdale (Gibsons) βPowell 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 CoveβSaltery Bay ferry leg.
π²Travel the short hop from Powell River to Marine & Duncan (Powell River), about 0.4 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Little River (Comox)Marine & Duncan (Powell River) βLittle River (Comox)30 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²At the far end, Central Comox is about 7.7 km from Little River (Comox). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Two city buses, 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
πTransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) βCoquitlam Central16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo 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
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC 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) βComox Mall Bay B4 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
π²You arrive at Comox Mall Bay B.
Not an option · four legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A train, a ferry, a coach bus, 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
πWest Coast ExpressTransLinkPort Haney Station (Maple Ridge) βVancouver 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.
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo 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
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
π²Travel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
πBC 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) βComox Mall Bay B4 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
π²You arrive at Comox Mall Bay B.
Option 10 · three legs✈ the splurge
City bus to Coquitlam Central, SkyTrain to Richmond, then a plane into YQQ.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink701 Coquitlam Central / Haney Place (daily core)Haney Place (Maple Ridge) βCoquitlam Central16 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkCoquitlam Central βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β ComoxVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βComox Airport (YQQ)136 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
π²At the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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 Maple Ridge (best: rental car + bus + ferry)
Connections from Maple Ridge: North Vancouver (best: bus + SkyTrain + SeaBus) · Qualicum Beach (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Williams Lake (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + SkyTrain + train)
Connections from Comox: Powell River (best: ferry) · Delta (best: rental car + bus + ferry) · Shearwater (best: rental car + ferry) · Calgary, AB (best: ferry + bus)
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