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 North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) to Duncan (Cowichan Valley).
For scale
As the crow flies16 km
Biking whole way19 km · 1 h 06 m
By car19 km · 16 m
We found two ways 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
Pedal the first stretch, then let the city buses take over.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚲First, get from North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) to Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan), about 8 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusJoan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan) →Duncan11 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Duncan.
Option two · two legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Option one, plus a city bus at the start.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚎BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusPine & Daniel (North Cowichan) →Coronation Mall (Ladysmith)8.1 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚎BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) →Duncan24 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲You arrive at Duncan.
Route facts last checked July 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 Something wrong or out of date?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.
Connections from North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton):Galiano Island(best: bus + ferry) · New Westminster(best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Seattle, WA(best: bus + ferry) · Prince Rupert(best: bus + rental car + ferry)
Connections from Duncan (Cowichan Valley):Galiano Island(best: bus + ferry) · Mission(best: bus + ferry + train) · Kamloops(best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Prince Rupert(best: bus + rental car + ferry)
