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, trains and flights can carry you and your bike from Oliver to Seattle, WA.
For scale
As the crow flies269 km
Biking whole wayno route found
By carno route found
We found 10 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⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
SkyTrain helps connect the dots.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonFairview at Panorama (Oliver) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)18 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
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βNew Westminster318 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkNew Westminster βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πAmtrak CascadesVancouver β Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSeattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Seattle Downtown WA.
Option two · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Grab a window seat, the scenery's included.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonFairview at Panorama (Oliver) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)34 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 Kelowna / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) βWest Kelowna40 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
πEbusVancouver β KelownaWest Kelowna βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πAmtrak CascadesVancouver β Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSeattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Seattle Downtown WA.
Option three · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonFairview at Panorama (Oliver) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)18 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
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βNew Westminster318 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkNew Westminster βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & Everettor Quick Shuttle (Vancouver β Seattle (SeaTac)) (seasonal)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSeattle Downtown WA204 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
π²You arrive at Seattle Downtown WA.
Option four · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option two, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonFairview at Panorama (Oliver) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)34 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 Kelowna / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) βWest Kelowna40 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
πEbusVancouver β KelownaWest Kelowna βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSeattle Downtown WA204 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
π²You arrive at Seattle Downtown WA.
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Option five · five legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Option three, plus a city bus at the start.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonFairview at Panorama (Oliver) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)34 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 Kelowna / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) βWest Kelowna40 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
πEbusVancouver β KelownaWest Kelowna βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πQuick Shuttle (Quick Coach Lines / TRAXX)Vancouver β Seattle (SeaTac)Vancouver Canada Place βSeattle Downtown WA208 kmBikes accepted β book as an add-on$42 USD each β about $57 CAD
Runs year-round; winter service drops to FridayβMonday only.
π²You arrive at Seattle Downtown WA.
Option six · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the SkyTrain.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonFairview at Panorama (Oliver) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)18 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
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βHope197 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.
πEbusVancouver β Kelownaor Ebus (Vancouver β Kamloops) or Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Hope βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)136 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πAmtrak CascadesVancouver β Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSeattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Seattle Downtown WA.
Option seven · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option three, but a coach bus instead of the SkyTrain.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonFairview at Panorama (Oliver) βMain & 89th St (Osoyoos)18 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
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βHope197 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.
πEbusVancouver β Kelownaor Ebus (Vancouver β Kamloops) or Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Hope βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)136 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSeattle Downtown WA204 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
π²You arrive at Seattle Downtown WA.
Option eight · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Option four, plus a train at the finish.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonFairview at Panorama (Oliver) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)34 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 Kelowna / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) βKelowna (Orchard Park Mall)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
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Kelowna (Orchard Park Mall) βChase140 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Chase βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)352 kmRides in the hold β 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.
πAmtrak CascadesVancouver β Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSeattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Seattle Downtown WA.
Option 9 · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: option four, plus a train at the finish.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonFairview at Panorama (Oliver) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)34 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 Kelowna / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) βKelowna (Orchard Park Mall)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
πEbusKelowna/Salmon Arm β GoldenKelowna (Orchard Park Mall) βHudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm)99 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Hudson Ave NE & 6 St NE (Salmon Arm) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)393 kmRides in the hold β 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.
πAmtrak CascadesVancouver β Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSeattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
π²You arrive at Seattle Downtown WA.
Option 10 · three legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Fly most of the way, then let transit finish the trip.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonFairview at Panorama (Oliver) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)34 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 Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) to YYF (Penticton), about 2.6 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Klassic Taxi, Penticton Eco Taxi might help.
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β PentictonYYF (Penticton) βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)262 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
βοΈAlaska AirlinesVancouver (YVR) β Seattle (SEA)Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βSeattle SeaTac Airport WA204 kmRides in the hold β boxed, bagged, or wrappedBike feeNo e-bikes
π²At the far end, Seattle, WA is about 17 km from Seattle SeaTac Airport WA. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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: Seattle, WA to Oliver (best: train + bus)
Connections from Oliver: Penticton (best: bus) · Langley (best: bus) · Duncan (Cowichan Valley) (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Prince Rupert (best: bus + train)
Connections from Seattle, WA: Victoria (best: ferry) · Vancouver (best: train) · Rossland (best: train + SkyTrain + bus) · Haida Gwaii (best: train + ferry)
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