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 and rental cars can carry you and your bike from Texada Island to Port Alberni.
For scale
As the crow flies64 km
Biking whole way135 km Β· 9 h 49 m
By car154 km Β· 3 h 41 m
We found 16 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
A transport smorgasbord: ferries, coach bus, city bus, and rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Blubber Bay (Texada)Blubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 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
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Downtown Nanaimo, about 0.6 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Port Alberni β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βPort Alberni64 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Port Alberni to Port Alberni, about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Alberni District United Cabs Association, United Cabs'S #5 might help.
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option two · six legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option one, but a carpool instead of the rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Blubber Bay (Texada)Blubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 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
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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
πPoparideHwy 4 rideshare (Nanaimo - Port Alberni - Ucluelet - Tofino)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βPort Alberni64 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option three · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
The long way round, but it works.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Blubber Bay (Texada)Blubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
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) βCourtenay13 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.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Downtown Nanaimo, about 0.6 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Port Alberni β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βPort Alberni64 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Port Alberni to Port Alberni, about 0.8 km.
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option four · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option three, but a carpool instead of the rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Blubber Bay (Texada)Blubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
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) βCourtenay13 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.
πPoparideIsland Hwy rideshare (Nanaimo - Courtenay)Courtenay βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange97 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
πPoparideHwy 4 rideshare (Nanaimo - Port Alberni - Ucluelet - Tofino)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βPort Alberni64 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
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Option five · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A one-way rental fills in the missing piece.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Blubber Bay (Texada)Blubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
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 NanaimoComox Airport (YQQ) βDowntown Nanaimo88 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 Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Downtown Nanaimo, about 0.6 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Port Alberni β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βPort Alberni64 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Port Alberni to Port Alberni, about 0.8 km.
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option six · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option five, but a carpool instead of the rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Blubber Bay (Texada)Blubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
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 NanaimoComox Airport (YQQ) βDowntown Nanaimo88 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 Downtown Nanaimo to Departure Bay (Nanaimo), about 1.3 km.
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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
πPoparideHwy 4 rideshare (Nanaimo - Port Alberni - Ucluelet - Tofino)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βPort Alberni64 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option seven · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a city bus instead of the ferry.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit13 Texada IslandBlubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 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
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 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
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / DoverDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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
π²Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Downtown Nanaimo, about 0.6 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Port Alberni β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βPort Alberni64 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Port Alberni to Port Alberni, about 0.8 km.
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option eight · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option two, but a city bus instead of the ferry.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit13 Texada IslandBlubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 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
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 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
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 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
πPoparideHwy 4 rideshare (Nanaimo - Port Alberni - Ucluelet - Tofino)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βPort Alberni64 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option 9 · seven legs
A few connections, but each one moves you closer.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Blubber Bay (Texada)Blubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 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) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Black Top Cabs, Maclure'S Cabs might help.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.5 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Port Alberni β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βPort Alberni64 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Port Alberni to Port Alberni, about 0.8 km.
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option 10 · seven legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option nine, but a carpool instead of the rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Blubber Bay (Texada)Blubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 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) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πPoparideHwy 4 rideshare (Nanaimo - Port Alberni - Ucluelet - Tofino)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βPort Alberni64 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option 11 · eight legs
Pack patience, it connects.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Blubber Bay (Texada)Blubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 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 βPark Royal (West Vancouver)11 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πTransLinkR2 Marine Dr RapidBusPark Royal (West Vancouver) βLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver)4.5 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈSeaBusTransLinkLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver) βVancouver Canada Place3.5 kmRoll on, free β bikes ride inside the cabin6 bikes per sailing at rush hour β weekdays 7β9:30 am and 3β6:30 pm; no limit other timesE-bikes OK β no charging on boardNo trailers β 185 cm max bike length
Bikes ride inside the cabin; during weekday rush hours there's room for six bikes a sailing.
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.5 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Port Alberni β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βPort Alberni64 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Port Alberni to Port Alberni, about 0.8 km.
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option 12 · eight legs📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option 11, but a carpool instead of the rental car.
CarrierRideYour bike
β΄οΈBC FerriesWestview β Blubber Bay (Texada)Blubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 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 βPark Royal (West Vancouver)11 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πTransLinkR2 Marine Dr RapidBusPark Royal (West Vancouver) βLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver)4.5 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈSeaBusTransLinkLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver) βVancouver Canada Place3.5 kmRoll on, free β bikes ride inside the cabin6 bikes per sailing at rush hour β weekdays 7β9:30 am and 3β6:30 pm; no limit other timesE-bikes OK β no charging on boardNo trailers β 185 cm max bike length
Bikes ride inside the cabin; during weekday rush hours there's room for six bikes a sailing.
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πPoparideHwy 4 rideshare (Nanaimo - Port Alberni - Ucluelet - Tofino)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βPort Alberni64 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option 13 · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option nine, but a city bus instead of the ferry.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit13 Texada IslandBlubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 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
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 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) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.5 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Port Alberni β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βPort Alberni64 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Port Alberni to Port Alberni, about 0.8 km.
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option 14 · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option ten, but a city bus instead of the ferry.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit13 Texada IslandBlubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 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
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 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) βVancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πPoparideHwy 4 rideshare (Nanaimo - Port Alberni - Ucluelet - Tofino)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βPort Alberni64 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option 15 · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option 11, but a city bus instead of the ferry.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit13 Texada IslandBlubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 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
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 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 βPark Royal (West Vancouver)11 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πTransLinkR2 Marine Dr RapidBusPark Royal (West Vancouver) βLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver)4.5 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈSeaBusTransLinkLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver) βVancouver Canada Place3.5 kmRoll on, free β bikes ride inside the cabin6 bikes per sailing at rush hour β weekdays 7β9:30 am and 3β6:30 pm; no limit other timesE-bikes OK β no charging on boardNo trailers β 185 cm max bike length
Bikes ride inside the cabin; during weekday rush hours there's room for six bikes a sailing.
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.5 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Port Alberni β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βPort Alberni64 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Port Alberni to Port Alberni, about 0.8 km.
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
Option 16 · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule📱 schedule erratic — check the Poparide app
Same as Option 12, but a city bus instead of the ferry.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit13 Texada IslandBlubber Bay (Texada Island) βMarine & Duncan (Powell River)8.1 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
π²Travel the short hop from Marine & Duncan (Powell River) to Powell River, about 0.4 km.
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverPowell River βLangdale (Gibsons)106 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 βPark Royal (West Vancouver)11 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
πTransLinkR2 Marine Dr RapidBusPark Royal (West Vancouver) βLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver)4.5 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈSeaBusTransLinkLonsdale Quay (North Vancouver) βVancouver Canada Place3.5 kmRoll on, free β bikes ride inside the cabin6 bikes per sailing at rush hour β weekdays 7β9:30 am and 3β6:30 pm; no limit other timesE-bikes OK β no charging on boardNo trailers β 185 cm max bike length
Bikes ride inside the cabin; during weekday rush hours there's room for six bikes a sailing.
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πPoparideHwy 4 rideshare (Nanaimo - Port Alberni - Ucluelet - Tofino)Downtown Nanaimo Exchange βPort Alberni64 kmOnly some rides take bikes β look for the bicycle icon on the listingSchedule is variable β check Poparide for driver-listed dates and times
Only book rides that say they permit bicycles (bike icon on the listing).
π²You arrive at Port Alberni.
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: Port Alberni to Texada Island (best: rental car + carpool + bus)
Connections from Texada Island: Denman Island (best: ferry + bus) · Squamish (best: ferry + bus) · Port Moody (best: ferry + bus + SkyTrain) · Prince Rupert (best: ferry + bus + rental car)
Connections from Port Alberni: Hornby Island (best: rental car + carpool + bus) · Squamish (best: rental car + ferry + bus) · Osoyoos (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain)
Check out BC Bike Stops in Port Alberni