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 and flights can carry you and your bike from Princeton to Vancouver.
For scale
As the crow flies190 km
Biking whole way278 km · 19 h 14 m
By car283 km · 3 h 01 m
We found two ways to get you there.
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 · one leg⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Mountain Man Mike's will get you there.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverPrinceton →Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)245 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent
Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.
🚲You arrive at Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie).
Option two · two legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Fly most of the way, then let transit finish the trip.
CarrierRideYour bike
🚎BC Transit50 Penticton / PrincetonPrinceton →Cherry Lane Shopping Centre (Penticton)91 kmRack on the bus, free — 2 bikes · first come, first servedE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Cherry Lane Shopping Centre (Penticton) to YYF (Penticton), about 1.7 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Klassic Taxi, Penticton Eco Taxi might help.
✈️Pacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver – PentictonYYF (Penticton) →Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)262 kmRides in the hold — small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
🚲At the far end, Vancouver is about 9 km from Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Garden City Cabs, Kimber Cabs might help.
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 Something wrong or out of date?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.
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Heading back: Vancouver to Princeton (best: bus)
Connections from Princeton: Summerland (best: bus) · Richmond (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Texada Island (best: bus + ferry) · Prince Rupert (best: bus + ferry + rental car)
Connections from Vancouver: Gibsons (best: bus + ferry) · Hornby Island (best: ferry + carpool + bus) · Williams Lake (best: bus) · Haida Gwaii (best: ferry + rental car)