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, trains and flights can carry you and your bike from Quesnel to Clearwater.

For scale
As the crow flies223 km
Biking whole way359 km ยท 23 h 14 m
By car346 km ยท 3 h 50 m

We found two ways to get you there.

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 · two legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The long way round, but it works.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšŒEbusKamloops โ€“ Prince GeorgeNazko Band Office (Quesnel) โ†’Kamloops350 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs Wed/Fri/Sun toward Prince George and Mon/Thu/Sat toward Kamloops; no service on Tuesdays.
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Kamloops to Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops), about 3.2 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Kami Cabs might help.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorAberdeen Mall (Kamloops) โ†’Buy Low Foods (Clearwater)113 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
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Buy Low Foods (Clearwater).
Option two · four legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Beautiful BC from a coach window.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐ŸšฒFirst, get from Central Quesnel to YQZ (Quesnel), about 5.3 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Quesnel Taxi Ltd. might help.
โœˆ๏ธPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver โ€“ QuesnelYQZ (Quesnel) โ†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)429 kmRides in the hold โ€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
๐ŸšSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) โ†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free โ€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
๐ŸšŒEbusVancouver โ€“ KamloopsPacific Central Station (Vancouver) โ†’Kamloops301 kmRides in the hold โ€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
๐ŸšฒTravel the short hop from Kamloops to Aberdeen Mall (Kamloops), about 3.2 km.
๐ŸšŽBC Transit10 Valley ConnectorAberdeen Mall (Kamloops) โ†’Buy Low Foods (Clearwater)113 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
๐ŸšฒYou arrive at Buy Low Foods (Clearwater).
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: Clearwater to Quesnel (best: bus)

Connections from Quesnel: Barkerville (best: bus) · Bowen Island (best: bus + ferry) · Penticton (best: bus) · Fernie (best: bus)

Connections from Clearwater: Sorrento (best: bus) · Chilliwack (best: bus) · Cranbrook (best: bus) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + train + ferry)

Check out BC Bike Stops in Quesnel and Clearwater