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 Oliver to Victoria.
For scale
As the crow flies291 km
Biking whole way485 km Β· 31 h 47 m
By car498 km Β· 6 h 48 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 · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Beautiful BC from a coach window.
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 βBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (Delta)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.
β΄οΈBC FerriesTsawwassen β Swartz BayTsawwassen (Delta) βSwartz Bay (North Saanich)41 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Swartz Bay (North Saanich) 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
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria).
Option two · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Mountain Man Mike's will get you there.
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 βBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (Delta)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.
πWilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector β Vancouver / VictoriaTsawwassen (Delta) βDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)70 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.
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria).
Option three · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Option one, 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) βBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (Delta)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.
β΄οΈBC FerriesTsawwassen β Swartz BayTsawwassen (Delta) βSwartz Bay (North Saanich)41 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Swartz Bay (North Saanich) 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
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria).
Option four · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A ferry in the middle ties it all together.
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) βDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)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.
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) βHorseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayHorseshoe Bay βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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 Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
πBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch βDuncan46 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 Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan βLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)54 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 Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria).
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Option five · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A proper expedition.
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
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Black Top Cabs, Maclure'S Cabs might help.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
πBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch βDuncan46 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 Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan βLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria)54 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 Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria).
Option six · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Option two, 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) βBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (Delta)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.
πWilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector β Vancouver / VictoriaTsawwassen (Delta) βDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)70 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.
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria).
Option seven · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A city bus, a coach bus, a SkyTrain, a train, and a ferry.
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.
β΄οΈVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA βVictoria Belleville Terminal119 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.
π²You arrive at Victoria Belleville Terminal.
Option eight · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Two city buses, a coach bus, a train, and a ferry.
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.
β΄οΈVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA βVictoria Belleville Terminal119 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.
π²You arrive at Victoria Belleville Terminal.
Option 9 · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option seven, 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 & 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
β΄οΈVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA βVictoria Belleville Terminal119 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.
π²You arrive at Victoria Belleville Terminal.
Option 10 · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option eight, 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
β΄οΈVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA βVictoria Belleville Terminal119 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.
π²You arrive at Victoria Belleville Terminal.
Option 11 · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The same idea as Option five, on different routes.
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
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)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 Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
πBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch βDuncan46 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 Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDuncan βDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)46 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 Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria).
Option 12 · four legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A city bus, two flights, and a SkyTrain.
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
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
π©οΈHarbour AirVancouver Harbour β Victoria HarbourCXH (Vancouver) βVictoria Belleville Terminal98 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
π²You arrive at Victoria Belleville Terminal.
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: Victoria to Oliver (best: ferry + 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 Victoria: Salt Spring Island (best: bus + ferry) · Parksville (best: bus) · Sorrento (best: ferry + train + bus) · Prince Rupert (best: bus + rental car + ferry)