Vanderhoof to Kaslo with a bike

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 flights can carry you and your bike from Vanderhoof to Kaslo.

For scale

As the crow flies667 km

Biking whole wayWe can't compute the bike route from the ferry dock but it may be rideable: please consult other sources.

By car1,023 km · 11 h 43 m

We found 11 ways to get you there.

🎒 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

Halfway across the province, no car required.

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🚎BC Transit161 Prince George / Burns LakeBurrard Vanderhoof Co-op →Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)83 kmFront rack, no fee — 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only — lithium battery off the bike and carried on board

🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) →Kamloops456 kmRides in the hold — 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.

🚌EbusVancouver – Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary) or Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1))Kamloops →Hope164 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike

🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverHope →A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo)434 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent

Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.

🚲You arrive at A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo).

Option two · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

SkyTrain helps connect the dots.

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🚆VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op →Jasper AB414 kmChecked baggage — staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK — battery disconnected at check-in

Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).

🚆VIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver – Kamloops North – Jasper)Jasper AB →Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)541 kmChecked baggage — staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK — battery disconnected at check-in

Two departures a week in season; bikes can be checked on and off at Vancouver and Jasper only.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) →New WestminsterRoll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverNew Westminster →A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo)555 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent

Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.

🚲You arrive at A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo).

Option three · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.

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🚌BC Bus North (Tahltan NST Busing Ltd.)Prince George – Prince Rupert (Hwy 16 West)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op →Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)83 kmLuggage bay on the Prince Rupert routeOther routes: bagged or boxed — checked as luggage

Twice a week: Monday and Thursday westbound, Tuesday and Friday eastbound.

🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) →Kamloops456 kmRides in the hold — 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.

🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverHope →A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo)434 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent

Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.

🚲You arrive at A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo).

Option four · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Same as Option one, but a train instead of the city bus.

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🚆VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op →Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)83 kmChecked baggage — staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK — battery disconnected at check-in

Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).

🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) →Kamloops456 kmRides in the hold — 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.

🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverHope →A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo)434 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent

Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.

🚲You arrive at A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo).

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Option five · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

The same idea as Option one, on different routes.

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🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) →Kamloops456 kmRides in the hold — 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.

🚌EbusVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)or Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1))Kamloops →Calgary AB480 kmRides in the hold — 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.

🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – Cranbrook – Calgary (weekly)Calgary AB →A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo)575 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent

The only ground service between Cranbrook and Calgary; weekly, eastbound Monday and westbound Tuesday.

🚲You arrive at A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo).

Option six · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Another way: same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.

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Twice a week: Monday and Thursday westbound, Tuesday and Friday eastbound.

🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) →Kamloops456 kmRides in the hold — 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.

Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.

🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – Cranbrook – Calgary (weekly)Calgary AB →A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo)575 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent

The only ground service between Cranbrook and Calgary; weekly, eastbound Monday and westbound Tuesday.

🚲You arrive at A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo).

Option seven · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Another way: same as Option one, but a train instead of the city bus.

CarrierRideYour bike

Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).

🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) →Kamloops456 kmRides in the hold — 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.

Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.

🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – Cranbrook – Calgary (weekly)Calgary AB →A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo)575 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent

The only ground service between Cranbrook and Calgary; weekly, eastbound Monday and westbound Tuesday.

🚲You arrive at A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo).

Option eight · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Mountain Man Mike's will get you there.

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🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) →Kamloops456 kmRides in the hold — 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.

🚌EbusKamloops – Kelowna (via Salmon Arm)Kamloops →Kelowna (Orchard Park Mall)188 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike

🚎BC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonKelowna (Orchard Park Mall) →Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)52 kmFront rack, no fee — 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only — lithium battery off the bike and carried on board

🚎BC Transit40 Osoyoos / PentictonDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) →Main & 89th St (Osoyoos)52 kmFront rack, no fee — 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only — lithium battery off the bike and carried on board

🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverMain & 89th St (Osoyoos) →A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo)237 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent

Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.

🚲You arrive at A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo).

Option 9 · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Same as Option two, but a coach bus instead of the SkyTrain.

CarrierRideYour bike

Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).

Two departures a week in season; bikes can be checked on and off at Vancouver and Jasper only.

🚌EbusVancouver – Kelownaor Ebus (Vancouver – Kamloops) or Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) →Abbotsford65 kmRides in the hold — bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike

🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverAbbotsford →A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo)506 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent

Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.

🚲You arrive at A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo).

Option 10 · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

Another way: same as Option two, but a coach bus instead of the SkyTrain.

CarrierRideYour bike

Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).

Two departures a week in season; bikes can be checked on and off at Vancouver and Jasper only.

🚌EbusVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) →Chilliwack94 kmRides in the hold — 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.

🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverChilliwack →A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo)478 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent

Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.

🚲You arrive at A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo).

Option 11 · five legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule

A train, a ferry, two flights, and a coach bus, riding the Inside Passage.

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🚆VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op →Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St)508 kmChecked baggage — staffed stations only, including Vancouver BC and Jasper AB$25 per directionE-bikes OK — battery disconnected at check-in

Three departures a week; the trip includes an overnight stop in Prince George (book your own hotel).

⛴️BC FerriesPort Hardy – Prince Rupert (Inside Passage)Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St) →Bear Cove (Port Hardy)445 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

Sails alternate days, roughly 3–4 sailings a week each way in summer.

🚲Travel the short hop from Bear Cove (Port Hardy) to YZT (Port Hardy), about 8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Waivin Flags Taxi might help.

✈️Pacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver – Port HardyYZT (Port Hardy) →Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)343 kmRides in the hold — small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes

✈️Air CanadaVancouver (YVR) – Castlegar (YCG)Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) →Castlegar402 kmBox or sturdy bag requiredBook ahead for your bikeAbout $50 per directionNo e-bikes

🚌Mountain Man Mike'sKaslo – VancouverCastlegar →A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo)93 kmBikes acceptedCall for a quote — fee and packaging arranged with the booking agent

Runs once a week; hop-on hop-off along the way.

🚲You arrive at A Ave at 4th St (Kaslo).

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: Kaslo to Vanderhoof (best: bus)

Connections from Vanderhoof: Prince George (best: bus) · Salmon Arm (best: bus) · Tofino (best: train + SkyTrain + ferry) · Fernie (best: bus)

Connections from Kaslo: Nelson (best: bus) · Abbotsford (best: bus) · Langford (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Haida Gwaii (best: bus + train + ferry)

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