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 and flights can carry you and your bike from Mayne Island to Osoyoos.

For scale
As the crow flies282 km
Biking whole way430 km Β· 28 h 58 m
By car427 km Β· 5 h 31 m

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

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⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The coach takes care of the long stretch.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) β†’Tsawwassen (Delta)32 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” 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) β†’Bridgeport (Richmond)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” 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) β†’New WestminsterRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverNew Westminster β†’Main & 89th St (Osoyoos)318 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β€” fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
🚲You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option two · three legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Beautiful BC from a coach window.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) β†’Tsawwassen (Delta)32 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” 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 β€” Vancouver / VictoriaTsawwassen (Delta) β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)33 kmRides in the hold β€” bagged or boxed$42 per bike β€” 50 lb maxReserve bike spot β€” recommended
⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.
🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverPacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Main & 89th St (Osoyoos)334 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β€” fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
🚲You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option three · three legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The same idea as Option two, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesSwartz Bay – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) β†’Swartz Bay (North Saanich)19 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚌Wilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector β€” Vancouver / VictoriaSwartz Bay (North Saanich) β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)74 kmRides in the hold β€” bagged or boxed$42 per bike β€” 50 lb maxReserve bike spot β€” recommended
⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.
🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverPacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Main & 89th St (Osoyoos)334 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote β€” fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
🚲You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option four · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A transport smorgasbord: ferry, city buses, SkyTrain, and coach bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) β†’Tsawwassen (Delta)32 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” 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) β†’Bridgeport (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.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚌EbusVancouver – KelownaPacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’West Kelowna319 kmRides in the hold β€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
🚎BC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonWest Kelowna β†’Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)40 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
🚎BC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) β†’Main & 89th St (Osoyoos)52 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. Weekdays only.
🚲You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
Option five · four legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A ferry, two flights, and a city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
⛴️BC FerriesSwartz Bay – Southern Gulf IslandsVillage Bay (Mayne Island) β†’Swartz Bay (North Saanich)19 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” 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) β†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)63 kmRides in the hold β€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
✈️Pacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver – PentictonVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) β†’YYF (Penticton)262 kmRides in the hold β€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
🚲Travel the short hop from YYF (Penticton) to Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton), about 2.6 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Klassic Taxi, Penticton Eco Taxi might help.
🚎BC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) β†’Main & 89th St (Osoyoos)52 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. Weekdays only.
🚲You arrive at Main & 89th St (Osoyoos).
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: Osoyoos 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 Osoyoos: Keremeos (best: bus) · Coquitlam (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Field (best: bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)

Check out BC Bike Stops in Mayne Island and Osoyoos