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 Osoyoos to Seattle, WA.
For scale
As the crow flies264 km
Biking whole wayno route found
By carno route found
We found six 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 · two legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Mountain Man Mike's will get you there.
CarrierRideYour bike
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)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.
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 · two legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πMountain Man Mike'sKaslo β VancouverMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)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.
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 three · three legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The coach takes care of the long stretch.
CarrierRideYour bike
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
πQuick Shuttle (Quick Coach Lines / TRAXX)Vancouver β Seattle (SeaTac)Bridgeport (Richmond) βSeattle Downtown WA198 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 four · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Beautiful BC from a coach window.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Weekdays only.
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.
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Option five · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option four, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Weekdays only.
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.
Option six · three legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Two connections, then you're on your way.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)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
Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Weekdays only.
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 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: Seattle, WA to Osoyoos (best: train + bus)
Connections from Osoyoos: Keremeos (best: bus) · Coquitlam (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Field (best: bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)
Connections from Seattle, WA: Victoria (best: ferry) · Parksville (best: bus + ferry) · Slocan (best: train + bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: train + SkyTrain + plane)
Check out BC Bike Stops in Osoyoos