BC Cycle Tourism Society

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, water taxis, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Quadra Island to Langley.

For scale
As the crow flies212 km
Biking whole way291 km ยท 15 h 45 m
By car384 km ยท 5 h 49 m

We found six ways to get you there, ferries doing the heavy lifting.

๐ŸŽ’ 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
A little bit of everything.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesCampbell River โ€“ Quathiaski Cove (Quadra)Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) โ†’Campbell River2.9 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bee-Line Taxi might help.
๐Ÿš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River โ€“ Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River โ€“ Nanaimo)YBL (Campbell River) โ†’Downtown Nanaimo127 kmOne-way between Island branches โ€” no drop chargeBike rides inside โ€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โ†’CXH (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
๐ŸšฒTravel 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.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โ†’Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) โ†’Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley)20 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
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, Central Langley is about 6.3 km from Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option two · six legs
The same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesCampbell River โ€“ Quathiaski Cove (Quadra)Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) โ†’Campbell River2.9 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km.
๐Ÿš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River โ€“ Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River โ€“ Nanaimo)YBL (Campbell River) โ†’Downtown Nanaimo127 kmOne-way between Island branches โ€” no drop chargeBike rides inside โ€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โ†’CXH (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
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โ†’Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 Fraser Valley Express (FVX)Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) โ†’Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley)20 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
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, Central Langley is about 6.3 km from Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option three · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Mountain Man Mike's will get you there.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesCampbell River โ€“ Quathiaski Cove (Quadra)Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) โ†’Campbell River2.9 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km.
๐Ÿš™BudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River โ€“ NanaimoCampbell River โ†’Downtown Nanaimo134 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
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1.5 km.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โ†’CXH (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
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โ†’New WestminsterRoll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŒMountain Man Mike'sKaslo โ€“ VancouverNew Westminster โ†’Langley21 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.
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Langley.
Option four · six legs📅 seasonal
Fill in the gap with a rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesCampbell River โ€“ Quathiaski Cove (Quadra)Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) โ†’Campbell River2.9 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km.
๐Ÿš™National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River โ€“ Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River โ€“ Nanaimo) (counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)YBL (Campbell River) โ†’Downtown Nanaimo127 kmOne-way between Island branches โ€” no drop chargeBike rides inside โ€” SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay โ€“ Departure BayDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) โ†’Horseshoe Bay53 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŒSquamish ConnectorSquamish โ€“ VancouverHorseshoe Bay โ†’Vancouver Canada Place16 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack โ€” otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โ†’Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) โ†’Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley)20 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
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, Central Langley is about 6.3 km from Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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Option five · six legs📅 seasonal
Every leg of this works, there are just a lot of them.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšฒFirst, get from Central Quadra Island to Heriot Bay (Quadra Island), about 6.8 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesHeriot Bay (Quadra) โ€“ Whaletown (Cortes)Heriot Bay (Quadra Island) โ†’Whaletown (Cortes Island)11 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Whaletown (Cortes Island) to Manson's Landing (Cortes Island), about 7.4 km.
๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธQaya Way West TransportationCampbell River โ€“ Savary IslandManson's Landing (Cortes Island) โ†’Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River)19 kmPolicy not on file โ€” check with the operator
Southern run daily June 26 to September 7, calling at Manson's Landing and Hernando; reservations required.
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River) to Campbell River, about 0.7 km.
๐Ÿš™BudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River โ€“ NanaimoCampbell River โ†’Downtown Nanaimo134 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
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1.5 km.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โ†’CXH (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
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โ†’Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) โ†’Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley)20 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
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, Central Langley is about 6.3 km from Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Two ferries, a coach bus, a SkyTrain, and a city bus.
🚫  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
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesCampbell River โ€“ Quathiaski Cove (Quadra)Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) โ†’Campbell River2.9 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŒIsland LinkIsland Express BusCampbell River โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange138 kmDoes not carry bikes
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โ†’CXH (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
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โ†’Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) โ†’Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley)20 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
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, Central Langley is about 6.3 km from Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Another way: two ferries, a coach bus, a SkyTrain, and a city bus.
🚫  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
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesCampbell River โ€“ Quathiaski Cove (Quadra)Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) โ†’Campbell River2.9 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŒIsland LinkIsland Express BusCampbell River โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange138 kmDoes not carry bikes
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โ†’CXH (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
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โ†’Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 Fraser Valley Express (FVX)Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) โ†’Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley)20 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
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, Central Langley is about 6.3 km from Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Not an option · eight legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Eight 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
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesCampbell River โ€“ Quathiaski Cove (Quadra)Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) โ†’Campbell River2.9 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŒIsland LinkIsland Express BusCampbell River โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange138 kmDoes not carry bikes
๐ŸšŒIsland LinkVictoria Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange โ†’Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)92 kmDoes not carry bikes
๐ŸšŽBC Transit70 Swartz Bay / DowntownDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) โ†’Swartz Bay (North Saanich)29 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
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesTsawwassen โ€“ Swartz BaySwartz Bay (North Saanich) โ†’Tsawwassen (Delta)41 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŽTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryTsawwassen (Delta) โ†’Bridgeport (Richmond)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes โ€” 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.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) โ†’Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) โ†’Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley)20 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
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, Central Langley is about 6.3 km from Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Not an option · five legs🚫 not possible with a bike⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Two ferries, two coach buses, 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
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesCampbell River โ€“ Quathiaski Cove (Quadra)Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) โ†’Campbell River2.9 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšŒIsland LinkIsland Express BusCampbell River โ†’Downtown Nanaimo Exchange138 kmDoes not carry bikes
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way), about 1 km.
โ›ด๏ธHulloHullo (Nanaimo โ€“ Vancouver)Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) โ†’CXH (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
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from CXH (Vancouver) to Vancouver Canada Place, about 0.8 km.
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place โ†’New WestminsterRoll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŒMountain Man Mike'sKaslo โ€“ VancouverNew Westminster โ†’Langley21 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.
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Langley.
Option 10 · four legs✈ the splurge
A ferry, a plane, a SkyTrain, and a city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
โ›ด๏ธBC FerriesCampbell River โ€“ Quathiaski Cove (Quadra)Quathiaski Cove (Quadra Island) โ†’Campbell River2.9 kmRoll on, free โ€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK โ€” no charging on board
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Campbell River to YBL (Campbell River), about 8.3 km.
โœˆ๏ธPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver โ€“ Campbell RiverYBL (Campbell River) โ†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)173 kmRides in the hold โ€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) โ†’Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŽBC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) โ†’Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley)20 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
๐ŸšฒAt the far end, Central Langley is about 6.3 km from Carvolth Exch Bay 13 (Langley). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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: Langley to Quadra Island (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry)

Connections from Quadra Island: Lund (best: ferry) · West Vancouver (best: ferry + rental car) · Princeton (best: ferry + rental car + SkyTrain) · Calgary, AB (best: ferry + rental car + SkyTrain)

Connections from Langley: Delta (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Qualicum Beach (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Sorrento (best: bus) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + SkyTrain + train)

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