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, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from Sooke to Comox.
For scale
As the crow flies168 km
Biking whole way313 km ยท 15 h 48 m
By car233 km ยท 2 h 48 m
We found four ways to get you there.
๐ 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 · five legs
Transit, with a rental car as the glue.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐BC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / Downtownor the 65 Sooke / Downtown via Westhills (doesn't run every day)Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd โDouglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria)30 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Douglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria) to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 3.2 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.
๐BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) โDuncan54 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
๐BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressDuncan โBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch46 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 0.5 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
๐BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown Nanaimo Exchange โDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
๐National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox โ NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo โComox Airport (YQQ)88 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
๐ฒAt the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option two · five legs
The same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐BC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / Downtownor the 65 Sooke / Downtown via Westhills (doesn't run every day)Sooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd โDouglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria)30 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Douglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria) to Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria), about 1.9 km.
๐BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) โDuncan46 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
๐BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressDuncan โBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch46 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 0.5 km.
๐BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDowntown Nanaimo Exchange โDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)3.3 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
๐National Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Comox โ NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo โComox Airport (YQQ)88 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
๐ฒAt the far end, Comox is about 5.4 km from Comox Airport (YQQ). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option three · five legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Make some friends in a carpool.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐BC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / DowntownSooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd โDouglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria)30 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Douglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria) to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 3.2 km.
๐BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) โDuncan54 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
๐BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressDuncan โBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch46 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 0.5 km.
๐PoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange โCourtenay97 kmOnly some rides take bikes โ look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable โ check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
๐BC Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.Anfield Centre (Courtenay) โComox Mall Bay B4 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
๐ฒYou arrive at Comox Mall Bay B.
Not an option · four legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Two city buses and two coach buses.
🚫 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
๐BC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / DowntownSooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd โDouglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria)30 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Douglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria) to Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria), about 1.9 km.
๐Island LinkVictoria Express BusDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) โDowntown Nanaimo Exchange92 kmDoes not carry bikes
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
๐BC Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.or the 11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / Downtown (doesn't run every day)Anfield Centre (Courtenay) โComox Mall Bay B4 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
๐ฒYou arrive at Comox Mall Bay B.
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Not an option · three legs🚫 not possible with a bike📅 seasonal
Coach bus to Nanaimo, coach bus to Courtenay, then a city bus into Comox Mall Bay B.
🚫 This chain exists, but West Coast Trail Express and 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
๐West Coast Trail ExpressJuan de Fuca Trail routeor West Coast Trail Express (West Coast Trail route) (seasonal)Sooke โDowntown Nanaimo Exchange130 kmDoes not carry bikes
Runs May 1 to September 30.
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Courtenay to Anfield Centre (Courtenay), about 2.9 km.
๐BC Transit1 Comox Mall / Anfield Centre via N.I.C.or the 11 Airport via Powell R. Ferry / Downtown (doesn't run every day)Anfield Centre (Courtenay) โComox Mall Bay B4 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
๐ฒYou arrive at Comox Mall Bay B.
Option six · three legs✈ the splurge
Fly most of the way, then let transit finish the trip.
CarrierRideYour bike
๐BC Transit61 Sooke / Langford / DowntownSooke Rd at Brownsey Blvd โDouglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria)30 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
๐ฒTravel the short hop from Douglas & Finlayson - Mayfair (Victoria) to Victoria Belleville Terminal, about 2.6 km.
๐ฉ๏ธHarbour AirVancouver Harbour โ Victoria HarbourVictoria Belleville Terminal โCXH (Vancouver)98 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee โ bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter โ other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
๐ฉ๏ธHarbour AirVancouver Harbour โ ComoxCXH (Vancouver) โComox Harbour138 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee โ bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter โ other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking
๐ฒYou arrive at Comox Harbour.
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: Comox to Sooke (best: rental car + bus)
Connections from Sooke: Brentwood Bay (best: bus) · West Vancouver (best: bus + ferry) · Kelowna (best: bus + ferry + train) · New Hazelton (best: bus + ferry + train)
Connections from Comox: Powell River (best: ferry) · Delta (best: rental car + bus + ferry) · Shearwater (best: rental car + ferry) · Calgary, AB (best: ferry + bus)