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, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Sechelt to New Hazelton.
For scale
As the crow flies692 km
Biking whole wayWe can't compute the bike route from the ferry dock but it may be rideable: please consult other sources.
By car1,218 km Β· 14 h 45 m
We found 9 ways to get you there, ferries doing the heavy lifting.
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 · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Ride The Canadian through the mountains.
CarrierRideYour bike
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverCowrie St at Trail Ave (Sechelt) βLangdale (Gibsons)24 kmReserve bike spot β rack space is limited$20 bike Β· $40 e-bikeNo box needed β rack on the bus
Includes the Earls CoveβSaltery Bay ferry leg.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β LangdaleLangdale (Gibsons) βHorseshoe Bay16 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βJasper AB541 kmChecked baggage β staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK β battery disconnected at check-in
Two departures a week in season; bikes can be checked on and off at Vancouver and Jasper only.
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Jasper AB βNew Hazelton704 kmChecked baggage β staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK β battery disconnected at check-in
Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).
π²You arrive at New Hazelton.
Option two · six legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverCowrie St at Trail Ave (Sechelt) βLangdale (Gibsons)24 kmReserve bike spot β rack space is limited$20 bike Β· $40 e-bikeNo box needed β rack on the bus
Includes the Earls CoveβSaltery Bay ferry leg.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β LangdaleLangdale (Gibsons) βHorseshoe Bay16 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πSquamish ConnectorSquamish β VancouverHorseshoe Bay βVancouver Canada Place16 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack β otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βJasper AB541 kmChecked baggage β staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK β battery disconnected at check-in
Two departures a week in season; bikes can be checked on and off at Vancouver and Jasper only.
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Jasper AB βNew Hazelton704 kmChecked baggage β staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK β battery disconnected at check-in
Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).
π²You arrive at New Hazelton.
Option three · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Fill in the gap with a rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverCowrie St at Trail Ave (Sechelt) βPowell River81 kmReserve bike spot β rack space is limited$20 bike Β· $40 e-bikeNo box needed β rack on the bus
Includes the Earls CoveβSaltery Bay ferry leg.
π²Travel the short hop from Powell River to Marine & Duncan (Powell River), about 0.4 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Little River (Comox)Marine & Duncan (Powell River) βLittle River (Comox)30 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownLittle River (Comox) βComox Airport (YQQ)4.3 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
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β Port HardyComox Airport (YQQ) βYZT (Port Hardy)207 kmOne-way between Island branches β no drop chargeBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from YZT (Port Hardy) to Bear Cove (Port Hardy), about 8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Waivin Flags Taxi might help.
β΄οΈBC FerriesPort Hardy β Prince Rupert (Inside Passage)Bear Cove (Port Hardy) βDowntown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St)445 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Sails alternate days, roughly 3β4 sailings a week each way in summer.
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St) βNew Hazelton218 kmChecked baggage β staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK β battery disconnected at check-in
Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).
π²You arrive at New Hazelton.
Option four · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option three, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverCowrie St at Trail Ave (Sechelt) βPowell River81 kmReserve bike spot β rack space is limited$20 bike Β· $40 e-bikeNo box needed β rack on the bus
Includes the Earls CoveβSaltery Bay ferry leg.
π²Travel the short hop from Powell River to Marine & Duncan (Powell River), about 0.4 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Little River (Comox)Marine & Duncan (Powell River) βLittle River (Comox)30 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / DowntownLittle River (Comox) βComox Airport (YQQ)4.3 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
One loop serves both the Little River ferry terminal and Comox airport; about 5β7 trips a day, and Sunday service is unconfirmed.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox β Port HardyComox Airport (YQQ) βYZT (Port Hardy)207 kmOne-way between Island branches β no drop chargeBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from YZT (Port Hardy) to Bear Cove (Port Hardy), about 8 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesPort Hardy β Prince Rupert (Inside Passage)Bear Cove (Port Hardy) βDowntown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St)445 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Sails alternate days, roughly 3β4 sailings a week each way in summer.
πBC Bus North (Tahltan NST Busing Ltd.)Prince George β Prince Rupert (Hwy 16 West)Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St) βNew Hazelton234 kmLuggage bay on the Prince Rupert routeOther routes: bagged or boxed β checked as luggage
Twice a week: Monday and Thursday westbound, Tuesday and Friday eastbound.
π²You arrive at New Hazelton.
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Option five · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A beautiful ferry ride with transit on both sides.
CarrierRideYour bike
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverCowrie St at Trail Ave (Sechelt) βLangdale (Gibsons)24 kmReserve bike spot β rack space is limited$20 bike Β· $40 e-bikeNo box needed β rack on the bus
Includes the Earls CoveβSaltery Bay ferry leg.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β LangdaleLangdale (Gibsons) βHorseshoe Bay16 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) 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.
πEbusKamloops β Prince GeorgeKamloops βDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 kmRides in the hold β 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.
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George) βNew Hazelton373 kmChecked baggage β staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK β battery disconnected at check-in
Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).
π²You arrive at New Hazelton.
Option six · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option five, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverCowrie St at Trail Ave (Sechelt) βLangdale (Gibsons)24 kmReserve bike spot β rack space is limited$20 bike Β· $40 e-bikeNo box needed β rack on the bus
Includes the Earls CoveβSaltery Bay ferry leg.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β LangdaleLangdale (Gibsons) βHorseshoe Bay16 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressHorseshoe Bay βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πSkyTrainTransLinkStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) 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.
πEbusKamloops β Prince GeorgeKamloops βDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 kmRides in the hold β 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.
πBC Bus North (Tahltan NST Busing Ltd.)Prince George β Prince Rupert (Hwy 16 West)Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George) βNew Hazelton386 kmLuggage bay on the Prince Rupert routeOther routes: bagged or boxed β checked as luggage
Twice a week: Monday and Thursday westbound, Tuesday and Friday eastbound.
π²You arrive at New Hazelton.
Option seven · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option three, but a ferry instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverCowrie St at Trail Ave (Sechelt) βLangdale (Gibsons)24 kmReserve bike spot β rack space is limited$20 bike Β· $40 e-bikeNo box needed β rack on the bus
Includes the Earls CoveβSaltery Bay ferry leg.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β LangdaleLangdale (Gibsons) βHorseshoe Bay16 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayHorseshoe Bay βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Port Hardy β Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Port Hardy β Nanaimo) (counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Downtown Nanaimo βYZT (Port Hardy)295 kmOne-way between Island branches β no drop chargeBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from YZT (Port Hardy) to Bear Cove (Port Hardy), about 8 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesPort Hardy β Prince Rupert (Inside Passage)Bear Cove (Port Hardy) βDowntown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St)445 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Sails alternate days, roughly 3β4 sailings a week each way in summer.
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St) βNew Hazelton218 kmChecked baggage β staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK β battery disconnected at check-in
Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).
π²You arrive at New Hazelton.
Option eight · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option four, but a ferry instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverCowrie St at Trail Ave (Sechelt) βLangdale (Gibsons)24 kmReserve bike spot β rack space is limited$20 bike Β· $40 e-bikeNo box needed β rack on the bus
Includes the Earls CoveβSaltery Bay ferry leg.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β LangdaleLangdale (Gibsons) βHorseshoe Bay16 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayHorseshoe Bay βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Port Hardy β Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Port Hardy β Nanaimo) (counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Downtown Nanaimo βYZT (Port Hardy)295 kmOne-way between Island branches β no drop chargeBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from YZT (Port Hardy) to Bear Cove (Port Hardy), about 8 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesPort Hardy β Prince Rupert (Inside Passage)Bear Cove (Port Hardy) βDowntown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St)445 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Sails alternate days, roughly 3β4 sailings a week each way in summer.
πBC Bus North (Tahltan NST Busing Ltd.)Prince George β Prince Rupert (Hwy 16 West)Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St) βNew Hazelton234 kmLuggage bay on the Prince Rupert routeOther routes: bagged or boxed β checked as luggage
Twice a week: Monday and Thursday westbound, Tuesday and Friday eastbound.
π²You arrive at New Hazelton.
Option 9 · five legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Two flights, a SkyTrain, a ferry, and a train, riding the Inside Passage.
CarrierRideYour bike
π©οΈHarbour AirVancouver Harbour β SecheltPorpoise Bay (Sechelt) βCXH (Vancouver)51 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee β bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter β other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
π²Travel 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Canada Place βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β Port HardyVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βYZT (Port Hardy)343 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
π²Travel the short hop from YZT (Port Hardy) to Bear Cove (Port Hardy), about 8 km.
β΄οΈBC FerriesPort Hardy β Prince Rupert (Inside Passage)Bear Cove (Port Hardy) βDowntown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St)445 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
Sails alternate days, roughly 3β4 sailings a week each way in summer.
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St) βNew Hazelton218 kmChecked baggage β staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK β battery disconnected at check-in
Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).
π²You arrive at New Hazelton.
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: New Hazelton to Sechelt (best: train + SkyTrain + bus)
Connections from Sechelt: Bowen Island (best: bus + ferry) · Comox (best: bus + ferry) · Keremeos (best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain)
Connections from New Hazelton: Smithers (best: bus) · Haines, AK (best: train + bus + ferry) · Mayne Island (best: train + SkyTrain + bus) · Fernie (best: train + bus)
Check out BC Bike Stops in Sechelt and New Hazelton