Mayne Island to Mackenzie with a bike

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 Mayne Island to Mackenzie.

For scale

As the crow flies721 km

Biking whole wayWe can't compute the bike route from the ferry dock but it may be rideable: please consult other sources.

By car999 km · 11 h 53 m

We found 9 ways to get you there, ferries doing the heavy lifting.

🎒 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 · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Grab a window seat, the scenery's included.

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⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) →Tsawwassen (Delta)32 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.

🚎TransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen Ferryor the 900 Bike Bus (seasonal)Tsawwassen (Delta) →Bridgeport (Richmond)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen Ferry: 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.

900 Bike Bus: Seasonal: June 12 to September 7, Fridays, weekends and holidays; hourly, timed to ferry sailings. Carries 10 bikes.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) →Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚌EbusVancouver – Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) →Kamloops301 kmRides in the hold — 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.

🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeKamloops →Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike

Runs Wed/Fri/Sun toward Prince George and Mon/Thu/Sat toward Kamloops; no service on Tuesdays.

🚌BC Bus North (Tahltan NST Busing Ltd.)Prince George – Fort St. John (Hwy 97 North)Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George) →Mackenzie165 kmLuggage bay on the Prince Rupert routeOther routes: bagged or boxed — checked as luggage

Twice a week: Monday and Thursday north, Tuesday and Friday back to Prince George.

🚲You arrive at Mackenzie.

Option two · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Halfway across the province, no car required.

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⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) →Tsawwassen (Delta)32 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.

🚌Wilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector — Vancouver / VictoriaTsawwassen (Delta) →Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)33 kmRides in the hold — bagged or boxed$42 per bike — 50 lb maxReserve bike spot — recommended

⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.

Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.

🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeKamloops →Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike

Runs Wed/Fri/Sun toward Prince George and Mon/Thu/Sat toward Kamloops; no service on Tuesdays.

Twice a week: Monday and Thursday north, Tuesday and Friday back to Prince George.

🚲You arrive at Mackenzie.

Option three · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

The same idea as Option two, on different routes.

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⛴️BC FerriesSwartz Bay – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) →Swartz Bay (North Saanich)19 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

🚌Wilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector — Vancouver / VictoriaSwartz Bay (North Saanich) →Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)74 kmRides in the hold — bagged or boxed$42 per bike — 50 lb maxReserve bike spot — recommended

⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.

Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.

🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeKamloops →Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike

Runs Wed/Fri/Sun toward Prince George and Mon/Thu/Sat toward Kamloops; no service on Tuesdays.

Twice a week: Monday and Thursday north, Tuesday and Friday back to Prince George.

🚲You arrive at Mackenzie.

Option four · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

A little bit of everything.

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⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) →Tsawwassen (Delta)32 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.

900 Bike Bus: Seasonal: June 12 to September 7, Fridays, weekends and holidays; hourly, timed to ferry sailings. Carries 10 bikes.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) →Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚆VIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver – Kamloops North – Jasper)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) →Jasper AB541 kmChecked baggage — staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK — battery disconnected at check-in

Two departures a week in season; bikes can be checked on and off at Vancouver and Jasper only.

🚆VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Jasper AB →Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)331 kmChecked baggage — staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK — battery disconnected at check-in

Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).

Twice a week: Monday and Thursday north, Tuesday and Friday back to Prince George.

🚲You arrive at Mackenzie.

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Option five · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Pack patience, it connects.

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⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) →Tsawwassen (Delta)32 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.

🚎TransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryTsawwassen (Delta) →Bridgeport (Richmond)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — 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.

🚎TransLink351 White Rock Centre / Bridgeport StationBridgeport (Richmond) →White Rock Centre30 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Express to the Canada Line at Bridgeport, seven days a week, with two bike-rack spots.

🚎TransLink321 White Rock / Newton / Surrey Central StationWhite Rock Centre →Surrey Central18 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Daily service up King George Boulevard to Surrey Central SkyTrain, with two bike-rack spots.

🚲Travel the short hop from Surrey Central to Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre), about 3.4 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Aldergrove-Langley Taxi Ltd., Green Cab might help.

🚌EbusVancouver – Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1))Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre) →Kamloops277 kmRides in the hold — 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.

🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeKamloops →Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike

Runs Wed/Fri/Sun toward Prince George and Mon/Thu/Sat toward Kamloops; no service on Tuesdays.

Twice a week: Monday and Thursday north, Tuesday and Friday back to Prince George.

🚲You arrive at Mackenzie.

Option six · six legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

The same idea as Option one, on different routes.

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⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) →Tsawwassen (Delta)32 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.

🚎TransLink900 Bike BusTsawwassen (Delta) →Bridgeport (Richmond)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Seasonal: June 12 to September 7, Fridays, weekends and holidays; hourly, timed to ferry sailings. Carries 10 bikes.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) →Surrey CentralRoll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Surrey Central to Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre), about 3.4 km.

🚌EbusVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1))Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre) →Kamloops280 kmRides in the hold — 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.

🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeKamloops →Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike

Runs Wed/Fri/Sun toward Prince George and Mon/Thu/Sat toward Kamloops; no service on Tuesdays.

Twice a week: Monday and Thursday north, Tuesday and Friday back to Prince George.

🚲You arrive at Mackenzie.

Option seven · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

A ferry, two coach buses, and two trains.

CarrierRideYour bike

⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) →Tsawwassen (Delta)32 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

Sailing times vary a lot by routing: some trips are about 50 minutes, others run 2 to 3 hours via Swartz Bay. Check the specific sailing before you book.

⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.

Two departures a week in season; bikes can be checked on and off at Vancouver and Jasper only.

Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).

Twice a week: Monday and Thursday north, Tuesday and Friday back to Prince George.

🚲You arrive at Mackenzie.

Option eight · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

The same idea as Option seven, on different routes.

CarrierRideYour bike

⛴️BC FerriesSwartz Bay – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) →Swartz Bay (North Saanich)19 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.

Two departures a week in season; bikes can be checked on and off at Vancouver and Jasper only.

Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).

Twice a week: Monday and Thursday north, Tuesday and Friday back to Prince George.

🚲You arrive at Mackenzie.

Option 9 · six legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Nothing direct, but it strings together.

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⛴️BC FerriesSwartz Bay – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) →Swartz Bay (North Saanich)19 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

🚲Travel the short hop from Swartz Bay (North Saanich) to YYJ (Victoria), about 4.7 km.

✈️Pacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver – VictoriaYYJ (Victoria) →Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)63 kmRides in the hold — small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes

✈️Pacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver – Port HardyVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) →YZT (Port Hardy)343 kmRides in the hold — small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes

🚲Travel the short hop from YZT (Port Hardy) to Bear Cove (Port Hardy), about 8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Waivin Flags Taxi might help.

⛴️BC FerriesPort Hardy – Prince Rupert (Inside Passage)Bear Cove (Port Hardy) →Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St)445 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

Sails alternate days, roughly 3–4 sailings a week each way in summer.

🚆VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St) →Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)591 kmChecked baggage — staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK — battery disconnected at check-in

Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).

Twice a week: Monday and Thursday north, Tuesday and Friday back to Prince George.

🚲You arrive at Mackenzie.

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: Mackenzie to Mayne Island (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry)

Connections from Mayne Island: Chemainus (best: ferry + bus) · Chilliwack (best: ferry + bus + SkyTrain) · Salmon Arm (best: ferry + bus + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT (best: ferry + bus + SkyTrain)

Connections from Mackenzie: Chetwynd (best: bus) · Whistler (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Maple Ridge (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)

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