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 Mill Bay to Pemberton.
For scale
As the crow flies194 km
Biking whole way360 km Β· 17 h 26 m
By car302 km Β· 5 h 13 m
We found 12 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📅 seasonal
Two city buses and two coach buses.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria Expressor the 99 SVX Shawnigan Lake - Victoria Express (doesn't run every day)Deloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) βLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)36 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 Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria), about 1.3 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) βDowntown Vancouver101 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.
πEpic RidesVancouver β Whistleror YVR Skylynx (Vancouver β Whistler) (seasonal)Downtown Vancouver βGateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free β outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches β outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
πBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) βFrontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 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 Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option two · four legs📅 seasonal
The same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDeloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) βDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)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
πWilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector β Vancouver / VictoriaDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) βDowntown Vancouver101 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.
πEpic RidesVancouver β Whistleror YVR Skylynx (Vancouver β Whistler) (seasonal)Downtown Vancouver βGateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free β outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches β outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
πBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) βFrontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 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 Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option three · six legs📅 seasonal
A little bit of everything.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria Expressor the 8 Mill Bay via Telegraph Rd/Duncan via Shawnigan Lk or the 9 Mill Bay via Shawnigan Lk/Duncan via Telegraph RdDeloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) βDuncan17 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 βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πYVR SkylynxVancouver β WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βGateway Loop / Village (Whistler)106 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxedFirst bike freeReserve ahead β Squamish is reservation-only
Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
πBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) βFrontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 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 Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option four · four legs📅 seasonal
Same as Option one, but a ferry instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesBrentwood Bay β Mill BayDeloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) βBrentwood Bay12 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Daily, with fewer sailings on Sundays.
π²Travel the short hop from Brentwood Bay to Swartz Bay (North Saanich), about 13 km.
πWilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector β Vancouver / VictoriaSwartz Bay (North Saanich) βDowntown Vancouver72 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.
πEpic RidesVancouver β Whistleror YVR Skylynx (Vancouver β Whistler) (seasonal)Downtown Vancouver βGateway Loop / Village (Whistler)93 kmBikes ride free β outside rack, or boxed under the busBox to avoid scratches β outside-rack bikes ride at your own risk
The only direct, non-stop run between Vancouver and Whistler. Bikes ride free and can go boxed or unboxed, spring through fall only (no bikes November to April).
πBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) βFrontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 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 Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
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Option five · six legs📅 seasonal
The same idea as Option three, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDeloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) βDuncan17 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.
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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πYVR SkylynxVancouver β WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βGateway Loop / Village (Whistler)106 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxedFirst bike freeReserve ahead β Squamish is reservation-only
Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
πBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) βFrontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 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 Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option six · six legs📅 seasonal
Pack patience, it connects.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesBrentwood Bay β Mill BayDeloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) βBrentwood Bay12 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Daily, with fewer sailings on Sundays.
π²Travel the short hop from Brentwood Bay to Swartz Bay (North Saanich), about 13 km.
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) βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πYVR SkylynxVancouver β WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βGateway Loop / Village (Whistler)106 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxedFirst bike freeReserve ahead β Squamish is reservation-only
Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
πBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) βFrontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 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 Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option seven · seven legs📅 seasonal
A ferry in the middle ties it all together.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDeloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) βDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)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
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) βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πYVR SkylynxVancouver β WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βGateway Loop / Village (Whistler)106 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxedFirst bike freeReserve ahead β Squamish is reservation-only
Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
πBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) βFrontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 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 Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option eight · seven legs📅 seasonal
The same idea as Option seven, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria Expressor the 99 SVX Shawnigan Lake - Victoria Express (doesn't run every day)Deloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) βLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)36 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 Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria), about 1.3 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) βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πYVR SkylynxVancouver β WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βGateway Loop / Village (Whistler)106 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxedFirst bike freeReserve ahead β Squamish is reservation-only
Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
πBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) βFrontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 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 Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option 9 · six legs📅 seasonal
The long way round, but it works.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria Expressor the 99 SVX Shawnigan Lake - Victoria Express (doesn't run every day)Deloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) βLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)36 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.
β΄οΈVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Victoria Belleville Terminal βSeattle Downtown WA119 kmReserve ahead by phone β space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way β about $41 CADRides on the open deck β bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
πAmtrak CascadesVancouver β Seattle (Cascades)Seattle Downtown WA βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πYVR SkylynxVancouver β WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βGateway Loop / Village (Whistler)106 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxedFirst bike freeReserve ahead β Squamish is reservation-only
Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
πBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) βFrontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 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 Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option 10 · six legs📅 seasonal
Same as Option nine, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDeloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) βLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)36 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.
β΄οΈVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Victoria Belleville Terminal βSeattle Downtown WA119 kmReserve ahead by phone β space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way β about $41 CADRides on the open deck β bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettSeattle Downtown WA βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)204 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πYVR SkylynxVancouver β WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βGateway Loop / Village (Whistler)106 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxedFirst bike freeReserve ahead β Squamish is reservation-only
Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
πBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) βFrontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 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 Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option 11 · six legs📅 seasonal
The same idea as Option nine, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDeloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) βDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)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
π²Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Victoria Belleville Terminal, about 0.7 km.
β΄οΈVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Victoria Belleville Terminal βSeattle Downtown WA119 kmReserve ahead by phone β space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way β about $41 CADRides on the open deck β bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
πAmtrak CascadesVancouver β Seattle (Cascades)Seattle Downtown WA βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πYVR SkylynxVancouver β WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βGateway Loop / Village (Whistler)106 kmRides in the hold β bagged, wrapped, or boxedFirst bike freeReserve ahead β Squamish is reservation-only
Summer service April 18 to November 21; Squamish is a reservation-only stop.
πBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterGateway Loop / Village (Whistler) βFrontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)26 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 Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
Option 12 · four legs✈ the splurge
Two city buses and two flights.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDeloume Park & Ride (Mill Bay) βLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)36 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
π©οΈHarbour AirVancouver Harbour β WhistlerCXH (Vancouver) βGreen Lake (Whistler)96 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 Green Lake (Whistler) to Meadow Park Sports Centre (Whistler), about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Resort Cabs, Whistler Taxi might help.
πBC Transit99 Pemberton CommuterMeadow Park Sports Centre (Whistler) βFrontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton)22 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 Frontier at Aster (NB) (Pemberton).
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: Pemberton to Mill Bay (best: bus)
Connections from Mill Bay: Galiano Island (best: bus + ferry) · Coquitlam (best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · West Kelowna (best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Prince Rupert (best: bus + rental car + ferry)
Connections from Pemberton: Squamish (best: bus) · Ladysmith (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Armstrong (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Prince Rupert (best: bus + SkyTrain + train)