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 Seattle, WA to Seton Portage.
For scale
As the crow flies345 km
Biking whole wayno route found
By carno route found
We found seven ways to get you there.
π 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 · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Beautiful BC from a coach window.
CarrierRideYour bike
πAmtrak CascadesVancouver β Seattle (Cascades)Seattle Downtown WA βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β 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.
πBC TransitLillooet β Kamloops (Health Connections)or the Lillooet β Lytton β Kamloops (Health Connections) (doesn't run every day)Kamloops βLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel)116 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
Lillooet β Kamloops: Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Tuesday only.
Lillooet β Lytton β Kamloops: Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Thursday only.
πTsal'alh Seton TrainLillooet β Shalalth β Seton PortageLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel) βSeton Portage26 kmBikes ride along β $2.50 each wayCheck before you go β schedule changes and closures are posted on Facebook; call (250) 259-8300
Daily shuttle bus: leaves Lillooet at 9:00 am and 3:40 pm, heads back from Seton Portage at 10:30 am and 4:55 pm. Check the Facebook page or call before you go, since slides can close the road.
π²You arrive at Seton Portage.
Option two · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettSeattle Downtown WA βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)204 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β 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.
πBC TransitLillooet β Kamloops (Health Connections)or the Lillooet β Lytton β Kamloops (Health Connections) (doesn't run every day)Kamloops βLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel)116 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
Lillooet β Kamloops: Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Tuesday only.
Lillooet β Lytton β Kamloops: Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Thursday only.
πTsal'alh Seton TrainLillooet β Shalalth β Seton PortageLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel) βSeton Portage26 kmBikes ride along β $2.50 each wayCheck before you go β schedule changes and closures are posted on Facebook; call (250) 259-8300
Daily shuttle bus: leaves Lillooet at 9:00 am and 3:40 pm, heads back from Seton Portage at 10:30 am and 4:55 pm. Check the Facebook page or call before you go, since slides can close the road.
π²You arrive at Seton Portage.
Option three · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A transport smorgasbord: train, SkyTrain, coach buses, and city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πAmtrak CascadesVancouver β Seattle (Cascades)Seattle Downtown WA βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSurrey CentralRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Surrey Central to Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre), about 3.4 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Aldergrove-Langley Taxi Ltd., Green Cab might help.
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre) βKamloops280 kmRides in the hold β 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.
πBC TransitLillooet β Lytton β Kamloops (Health Connections)Kamloops βLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel)200 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β 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 Thursday only.
πTsal'alh Seton TrainLillooet β Shalalth β Seton PortageLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel) βSeton Portage26 kmBikes ride along β $2.50 each wayCheck before you go β schedule changes and closures are posted on Facebook; call (250) 259-8300
Daily shuttle bus: leaves Lillooet at 9:00 am and 3:40 pm, heads back from Seton Portage at 10:30 am and 4:55 pm. Check the Facebook page or call before you go, since slides can close the road.
π²You arrive at Seton Portage.
Option four · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option three, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettSeattle Downtown WA βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)204 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSurrey CentralRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Surrey Central to Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre), about 3.4 km.
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre) βKamloops280 kmRides in the hold β 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.
πBC TransitLillooet β Lytton β Kamloops (Health Connections)Kamloops βLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel)200 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β 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 Thursday only.
πTsal'alh Seton TrainLillooet β Shalalth β Seton PortageLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel) βSeton Portage26 kmBikes ride along β $2.50 each wayCheck before you go β schedule changes and closures are posted on Facebook; call (250) 259-8300
Daily shuttle bus: leaves Lillooet at 9:00 am and 3:40 pm, heads back from Seton Portage at 10:30 am and 4:55 pm. Check the Facebook page or call before you go, since slides can close the road.
π²You arrive at Seton Portage.
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Option five · five legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: same as Option three, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πQuick Shuttle (Quick Coach Lines / TRAXX)Vancouver β Seattle (SeaTac)Seattle Downtown WA βBridgeport (Richmond)198 kmBikes accepted β book as an add-on$42 USD each β about $57 CAD
Runs year-round; winter service drops to FridayβMonday only.
πSkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β 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.
πBC TransitLillooet β Kamloops (Health Connections)or the Lillooet β Lytton β Kamloops (Health Connections) (doesn't run every day)Kamloops βLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel)116 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
Lillooet β Kamloops: Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Tuesday only.
Lillooet β Lytton β Kamloops: Health Connections bus: medical patients get priority. You must call ahead to book a seat. Runs Thursday only.
πTsal'alh Seton TrainLillooet β Shalalth β Seton PortageLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel) βSeton Portage26 kmBikes ride along β $2.50 each wayCheck before you go β schedule changes and closures are posted on Facebook; call (250) 259-8300
Daily shuttle bus: leaves Lillooet at 9:00 am and 3:40 pm, heads back from Seton Portage at 10:30 am and 4:55 pm. Check the Facebook page or call before you go, since slides can close the road.
π²You arrive at Seton Portage.
Option six · five legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: same as Option three, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πQuick Shuttle (Quick Coach Lines / TRAXX)Vancouver β Seattle (SeaTac)Seattle Downtown WA βBridgeport (Richmond)198 kmBikes accepted β book as an add-on$42 USD each β about $57 CAD
Runs year-round; winter service drops to FridayβMonday only.
πSkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) βSurrey CentralRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Surrey Central to Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre), about 3.4 km.
πEbusVancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre) βKamloops280 kmRides in the hold β 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.
πBC TransitLillooet β Lytton β Kamloops (Health Connections)Kamloops βLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel)200 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β 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 Thursday only.
πTsal'alh Seton TrainLillooet β Shalalth β Seton PortageLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel) βSeton Portage26 kmBikes ride along β $2.50 each wayCheck before you go β schedule changes and closures are posted on Facebook; call (250) 259-8300
Daily shuttle bus: leaves Lillooet at 9:00 am and 3:40 pm, heads back from Seton Portage at 10:30 am and 4:55 pm. Check the Facebook page or call before you go, since slides can close the road.
π²You arrive at Seton Portage.
Option seven · five legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The long way round, but it works.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from Seattle, WA to Seattle SeaTac Airport WA, about 17 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
βοΈAlaska AirlinesVancouver (YVR) β Seattle (SEA)Seattle SeaTac Airport WA βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)204 kmRides in the hold β boxed, bagged, or wrappedBike feeNo e-bikes
βοΈAir CanadaVancouver (YVR) β Kelowna (YLW)Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βKelowna Airport288 kmBox or sturdy bag requiredBook ahead for your bikeAbout $50 per directionNo e-bikes
πEbusKamloops β Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Kelowna Airport βKamloops177 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πBC TransitLillooet β Kamloops (Health Connections)Kamloops βLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel)116 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β 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 only.
πTsal'alh Seton TrainLillooet β Shalalth β Seton PortageLillooet (Buy Low / Reynolds Hotel) βSeton Portage26 kmBikes ride along β $2.50 each wayCheck before you go β schedule changes and closures are posted on Facebook; call (250) 259-8300
Daily shuttle bus: leaves Lillooet at 9:00 am and 3:40 pm, heads back from Seton Portage at 10:30 am and 4:55 pm. Check the Facebook page or call before you go, since slides can close the road.
π²You arrive at Seton Portage.
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: Seton Portage to Seattle, WA (best: bus + train)
Connections from Seattle, WA: Victoria (best: ferry) · Parksville (best: bus + ferry) · Slocan (best: train + bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: train + SkyTrain + plane)
Connections from Seton Portage: Clinton (best: bus) · Princeton (best: bus) · Trail (best: bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)