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, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Port Alberni to Creston.
For scale
As the crow flies603 km
Biking whole wayWe can't compute the bike route from the ferry dock but it may be rideable: please consult other sources.
By car1,008 km ยท 12 h 29 m
We found 9 ways to get you there.
๐ 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
Fill in the gap with a rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Port Alberni to Port Alberni, about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Alberni District United Cabs Association, United Cabs'S #5 might help.
๐BudgetOne-way rental: Port Alberni โ NanaimoPort Alberni โDowntown Nanaimo64 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches โ bookable onlineBike rides inside โ SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1.5 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Black Top Cabs, Maclure'S Cabs might help.
๐SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐EbusVancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โGolden568 kmRides in the hold โ 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.
๐BC Transit36 Golden โ Cranbrook Connector (Health Connections)Golden โCranbrook223 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.
๐BC TransitCreston โ Cranbrook (Health Connections)Cranbrook โCreston72 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.
๐ฒYou arrive at Creston.
Option two · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option one, but a carpool instead of the rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐PoparideHwy 4 rideshare (Nanaimo - Port Alberni - Ucluelet - Tofino)Port Alberni โDowntown Nanaimo Exchange64 kmOnly some rides take bikes โ look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable โ check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐EbusVancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โGolden568 kmRides in the hold โ 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.
๐BC Transit36 Golden โ Cranbrook Connector (Health Connections)Golden โCranbrook223 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.
๐BC TransitCreston โ Cranbrook (Health Connections)Cranbrook โCreston72 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.
๐ฒYou arrive at Creston.
Option three · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A transport smorgasbord: rental car, ferry, SkyTrain, and coach buses.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Port Alberni to Port Alberni, about 0.8 km.
๐BudgetOne-way rental: Port Alberni โ NanaimoPort Alberni โDowntown Nanaimo64 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches โ bookable onlineBike rides inside โ SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1.5 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โNew WestminsterRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo โ VancouverNew Westminster โ1680 Hwy 3A/6 (Nelson)495 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote โ fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
๐Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo โ Calgaryor Mountain Man Mike's (Kaslo โ Cranbrook โ Calgary (weekly)) (doesn't run every day)1680 Hwy 3A/6 (Nelson) โCreston90 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote โ fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Mountain Man Mike's: Runs once a week, continuing east into Alberta.
Mountain Man Mike's: The only ground service between Cranbrook and Calgary; weekly, eastbound Monday and westbound Tuesday.
๐ฒYou arrive at Creston.
Option four · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option three, but a carpool instead of the rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐PoparideHwy 4 rideshare (Nanaimo - Port Alberni - Ucluelet - Tofino)Port Alberni โDowntown Nanaimo Exchange64 kmOnly some rides take bikes โ look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable โ check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โNew WestminsterRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo โ VancouverNew Westminster โ1680 Hwy 3A/6 (Nelson)495 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote โ fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
๐Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo โ Calgaryor Mountain Man Mike's (Kaslo โ Cranbrook โ Calgary (weekly)) (doesn't run every day)1680 Hwy 3A/6 (Nelson) โCreston90 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote โ fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Mountain Man Mike's: Runs once a week, continuing east into Alberta.
Mountain Man Mike's: The only ground service between Cranbrook and Calgary; weekly, eastbound Monday and westbound Tuesday.
๐ฒYou arrive at Creston.
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Option five · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Grab a window seat, the scenery's included.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Port Alberni to Port Alberni, about 0.8 km.
๐BudgetOne-way rental: Port Alberni โ NanaimoPort Alberni โDowntown Nanaimo64 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches โ bookable onlineBike rides inside โ SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 0.6 km.
๐BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown Nanaimo Exchange โDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 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
โด๏ธBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay โ Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) โHorseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay โStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ first come, first servedE-bikes OK
๐SkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐EbusVancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โGolden568 kmRides in the hold โ 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.
๐BC Transit36 Golden โ Cranbrook Connector (Health Connections)Golden โCranbrook223 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.
๐BC TransitCreston โ Cranbrook (Health Connections)Cranbrook โCreston72 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.
๐ฒYou arrive at Creston.
Option six · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option five, but a carpool instead of the rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐PoparideHwy 4 rideshare (Nanaimo - Port Alberni - Ucluelet - Tofino)Port Alberni โDowntown Nanaimo Exchange64 kmOnly some rides take bikes โ look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable โ check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
๐BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDowntown Nanaimo Exchange โDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 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
โด๏ธBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay โ Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) โHorseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free โ no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ no charging on board
๐TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay โStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ first come, first servedE-bikes OK
๐SkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐EbusVancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โGolden568 kmRides in the hold โ 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.
๐BC Transit36 Golden โ Cranbrook Connector (Health Connections)Golden โCranbrook223 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.
๐BC TransitCreston โ Cranbrook (Health Connections)Cranbrook โCreston72 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.
๐ฒYou arrive at Creston.
Option seven · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The same trip, but with Ebus for the coach bus leg.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Port Alberni to Port Alberni, about 0.8 km.
๐BudgetOne-way rental: Port Alberni โ NanaimoPort Alberni โDowntown Nanaimo64 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches โ bookable onlineBike rides inside โ SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1.5 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐EbusVancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โCalgary AB784 kmRides in the hold โ 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.
๐Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo โ Cranbrook โ Calgary (weekly)Calgary AB โCreston425 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote โ fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
The only ground service between Cranbrook and Calgary; weekly, eastbound Monday and westbound Tuesday.
๐ฒYou arrive at Creston.
Option eight · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Another way: same as Option three, but a carpool instead of the rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐PoparideHwy 4 rideshare (Nanaimo - Port Alberni - Ucluelet - Tofino)Port Alberni โDowntown Nanaimo Exchange64 kmOnly some rides take bikes โ look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable โ check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐EbusVancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โCalgary AB784 kmRides in the hold โ 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.
๐Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo โ Cranbrook โ Calgary (weekly)Calgary AB โCreston425 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote โ fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
The only ground service between Cranbrook and Calgary; weekly, eastbound Monday and westbound Tuesday.
๐ฒYou arrive at Creston.
Option 9 · five legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A rental car, two flights, a SkyTrain, and a coach bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Port Alberni to Port Alberni, about 0.8 km.
๐BudgetOne-way rental: Port Alberni โ NanaimoPort Alberni โDowntown Nanaimo64 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches โ bookable onlineBike rides inside โ SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Nanaimo Harbour, about 1.2 km.
๐ฉ๏ธHarbour AirVancouver Harbour โ Nanaimo HarbourNanaimo Harbour โCXH (Vancouver)60 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee โ bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter โ other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
๐ฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
โ๏ธFlair AirlinesVancouver (YVR) โ Calgary (YYC)Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) โCalgary AB683 kmRides in the hold โ boxed, bagged, or wrappedBike feeReserve bike spotNo e-bikes
๐Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo โ Cranbrook โ Calgary (weekly)Calgary AB โCreston425 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote โ fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
The only ground service between Cranbrook and Calgary; weekly, eastbound Monday and westbound Tuesday.
๐ฒYou arrive at Creston.
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Six legs, end to end.
🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐EbusVancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โGolden568 kmRides in the hold โ 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.
๐BC Transit36 Golden โ Cranbrook Connector (Health Connections)Golden โCranbrook223 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.
๐BC TransitCreston โ Cranbrook (Health Connections)Cranbrook โCreston72 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.
๐ฒYou arrive at Creston.
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Three coach buses, a ferry, and a SkyTrain.
🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โNew WestminsterRoll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo โ VancouverNew Westminster โ1680 Hwy 3A/6 (Nelson)495 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote โ fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
๐Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo โ Calgaryor Mountain Man Mike's (Kaslo โ Cranbrook โ Calgary (weekly)) (doesn't run every day)1680 Hwy 3A/6 (Nelson) โCreston90 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote โ fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Mountain Man Mike's: Runs once a week, continuing east into Alberta.
Mountain Man Mike's: The only ground service between Cranbrook and Calgary; weekly, eastbound Monday and westbound Tuesday.
๐ฒYou arrive at Creston.
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: three coach buses, a ferry, and a SkyTrain.
🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
โด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โCXH (Vancouver)61 kmBook online ahead โ 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way โ $25 in personNo e-bikes โ no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
๐ฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐EbusVancouver โ Calgary (Hwy 1)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) โCalgary AB784 kmRides in the hold โ 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.
๐Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo โ Cranbrook โ Calgary (weekly)Calgary AB โCreston425 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote โ fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
The only ground service between Cranbrook and Calgary; weekly, eastbound Monday and westbound Tuesday.
๐ฒYou arrive at Creston.
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: Creston to Port Alberni (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry)
Connections from Port Alberni: Hornby Island (best: rental car + carpool + bus) · Burnaby (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · Osoyoos (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain)
Connections from Creston: Salmo (best: bus) · Merritt (best: bus) · Bowen Island (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)
Check out BC Bike Stops in Port Alberni and Creston