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 can carry you and your bike from Nelson to Slocan.

For scale
As the crow flies33 km
Biking whole way71 km ยท 4 h 18 m
By car69 km ยท 50 m

We found one way to get you there.

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 · one leg⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Next stop: Slocan.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšŽBC Transit20 Slocan Valleyor the 74 Nakusp-Nelson (doesn't run every day)1680 Hwy 3A/6 (Nelson) โ†’Harold St at Fitz Ave (Slocan)33 kmFront rack, no fee โ€” 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only โ€” lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Tuesday and Thursday only.
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Harold St at Fitz Ave (Slocan).
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 Something wrong or out of date?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: Slocan to Nelson (best: bus)

Connections from Nelson: Castlegar (best: bus) · Chilliwack (best: bus) · Duncan (Cowichan Valley) (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + SkyTrain + plane)

Connections from Slocan: Kaslo (best: bus) · Clearwater (best: bus) · Seattle, WA (best: bus + train) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + SkyTrain + plane)

Check out BC Bike Stops in Nelson and Slocan