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.
Transit connects Port Renfrew and Campbell River, but every chain we know includes a leg that will not take your bike. We show the chains anyway so you can see exactly where it breaks.
For scale
As the crow flies174 km
Biking whole way307 km · 18 h 36 m
By car290 km · 3 h 23 m
Not an option · two legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Two coach buses, changing in Nanaimo.
🚫 This chain exists, but West Coast Trail Express and Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
Not an option · two legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Coach bus to Nanaimo, then a rental car into Campbell River.
🚫 This chain exists, but West Coast Trail Express does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Downtown Nanaimo, about 0.6 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
🚙BudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimoor National Car & Truck Rental (One-way rental: Campbell River – Nanaimo)(counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Downtown Nanaimo →Campbell River134 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches — bookable onlineBike rides inside — SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
🚲Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bee-Line Taxi might help.
🚲You arrive at Campbell River.
Two workarounds riders use: rent a bike at the far end instead of bringing yours, or ship your bike ahead to a shop or your accommodation.
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 Something wrong or out of date?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 Port Renfrew:Sooke(best: bus) · North Vancouver(best: bus + ferry) · Summerland(best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Calgary, AB(best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain)
Connections from Campbell River:Comox(best: rental car) · Delta(best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · Princeton(best: rental car + ferry + bus) · Calgary, AB(best: rental car + ferry + bus)
