BC Cycle Tourism Society

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 flights can carry you and your bike from Vanderhoof to North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton).

For scale
As the crow flies567 km
Biking whole wayWe can't compute the bike route from the ferry dock but it may be rideable: please consult other sources.
By car997 km Β· 12 h 16 m

We found 15 ways to get you there.

πŸŽ’ 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.
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πŸš†VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Jasper AB414 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).
πŸš†VIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver – Kamloops North – Jasper)Jasper AB β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)541 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.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚲Travel 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.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch β†’Duncan46 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option two · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Option one, plus a city bus at the finish.
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πŸš†VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Jasper AB414 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).
πŸš†VIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver – Kamloops North – Jasper)Jasper AB β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)541 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.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch β†’Duncan46 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
🚎BC Transit36 Ladysmith-Duncan ExpressDuncan β†’Coronation Mall (Ladysmith)24 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
🚎BC Transit34 Ladysmith-ChemainusCoronation Mall (Ladysmith) β†’Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan)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
🚲You arrive at Pine & Daniel (North Cowichan).
Option three · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A transport smorgasbord: city buses, coach buses, SkyTrain, and ferry.
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🚎BC Transit161 Prince George / Burns LakeBurrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)83 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
🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) β†’Kamloops456 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.
🚌EbusVancouver – Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary)Kamloops β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch β†’Duncan46 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option four · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A beautiful ferry ride with transit on both sides.
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πŸš†VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Jasper AB414 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).
πŸš†VIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver – Kamloops North – Jasper)Jasper AB β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)541 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.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Bridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚎TransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) β†’Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Swartz BayTsawwassen (Delta) β†’Swartz Bay (North Saanich)41 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Swartz Bay (North Saanich) β†’Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)29 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.
🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) β†’Duncan54 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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Option five · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option three, but a train instead of the city bus.
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πŸš†VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)83 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).
🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) β†’Kamloops456 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.
🚌EbusVancouver – Kamloopsor Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary)Kamloops β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch β†’Duncan46 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option six · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option three, 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 β†’Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)83 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.
🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) β†’Kamloops456 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.
🚌EbusVancouver – Kamloopsor Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary)Kamloops β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch β†’Duncan46 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option seven · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a train instead of the SkyTrain.
CarrierRideYour bike
πŸš†VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Jasper AB414 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).
πŸš†VIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver – Kamloops North – Jasper)Jasper AB β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)541 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.
πŸš†Amtrak CascadesVancouver – Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Seattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
⛴️Victoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA β†’Victoria Belleville Terminal119 kmReserve ahead by phone β€” space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way β€” about $41 CADRides on the open deck β€” bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
🚲Travel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 0.7 km.
🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) β†’Duncan54 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option eight · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A lot of connections, but it gets you there.
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πŸš†VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Jasper AB414 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).
πŸš†VIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver – Kamloops North – Jasper)Jasper AB β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)541 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.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Bridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚎TransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) β†’Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
🚌Wilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector β€” Vancouver / VictoriaTsawwassen (Delta) β†’Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)70 kmRides in the hold β€” bagged or boxed$42 per bike β€” 50 lb maxReserve bike spot β€” recommended
⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.
🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 1.3 km.
🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) β†’Duncan54 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option 9 · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the SkyTrain.
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πŸš†VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Jasper AB414 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).
πŸš†VIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver – Kamloops North – Jasper)Jasper AB β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)541 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.
🚌FlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver – Seattle via Bellingham & EverettPacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Seattle Downtown WA204 kmRack on the bus β€” space not guaranteedAbout $19–37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
⛴️Victoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA β†’Victoria Belleville Terminal119 kmReserve ahead by phone β€” space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way β€” about $41 CADRides on the open deck β€” bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
🚲Travel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 0.7 km.
🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) β†’Duncan54 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option 10 · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Every leg of this works, there are just a lot of them.
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🚎BC Transit161 Prince George / Burns LakeBurrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)83 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
🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) β†’Kamloops456 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.
🚌Rider ExpressVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)Kamloops β†’Downtown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie)301 kmRides in the hold β€” bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β€” non-refundable
🚎TransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressDowntown Vancouver (Dunsmuir at Cambie) β†’Horseshoe Bay19 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
⛴️BC FerriesHorseshoe Bay – Departure BayHorseshoe Bay β†’Departure Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) β†’Downtown 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Downtown Nanaimo Exchange to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 0.5 km.
🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch β†’Duncan46 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option 11 · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option three, but a train instead of the SkyTrain.
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🚎BC Transit161 Prince George / Burns LakeBurrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)83 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
🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) β†’Kamloops456 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.
🚌EbusVancouver – Kamloopsor Rider Express (Vancouver – Calgary)Kamloops β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β€” bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πŸš†Amtrak CascadesVancouver – Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Seattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
⛴️Victoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA β†’Victoria Belleville Terminal119 kmReserve ahead by phone β€” space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way β€” about $41 CADRides on the open deck β€” bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
🚲Travel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 0.7 km.
🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) β†’Duncan54 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option 12 · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: every leg of this works, there are just a lot of them.
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🚎BC Transit161 Prince George / Burns LakeBurrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George)83 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
🚌EbusKamloops – Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) β†’Kamloops456 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.
🚌Rider ExpressVancouver – Calgary (Hwy 1)Kamloops β†’Chilliwack209 kmRides in the hold β€” bagged, wrapped, or boxed$50 per bike β€” non-refundable
🚲Travel the short hop from Chilliwack to Downtown Chilliwack Bay B, about 1.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Chilliwack Taxi might help.
🚎BC Transit66 Fraser Valley ExpressDowntown Chilliwack Bay B β†’Lougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby)76 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
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkLougheed Stn Bay 5 (Burnaby) β†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
⛴️HulloHullo (Nanaimo – Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) β†’Hullo 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
🚎BC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch β†’Duncan46 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option 13 · eight legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The same idea as Option four, on different routes.
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πŸš†VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Jasper AB414 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).
πŸš†VIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver – Kamloops North – Jasper)Jasper AB β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)541 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.
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Bridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚎TransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) β†’Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β€” first come, first servedE-bikes OK
The 620 is year-round, roughly hourly, timed to sailings, with two bike-rack spots. On busy summer ferry days the seasonal 900 Bike Bus can carry an extra 10 bikes.
⛴️BC FerriesTsawwassen – Swartz BayTsawwassen (Delta) β†’Swartz Bay (North Saanich)41 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” no charging on board
🚎BC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Swartz Bay (North Saanich) β†’Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)29 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
🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) β†’Duncan46 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option 14 · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: same as Option one, but a train instead of the SkyTrain.
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πŸš†VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Jasper AB414 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).
πŸš†VIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver – Kamloops North – Jasper)Jasper AB β†’Pacific Central Station (Vancouver)541 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.
πŸš†Amtrak CascadesVancouver – Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) β†’Seattle Downtown WA194 kmRoll on the bike carReserve bike spotBike fee
Two daily round trips from Pacific Central; reserve bike space when you book. Passport required.
⛴️Victoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA β†’Victoria Belleville Terminal119 kmReserve ahead by phone β€” space very limited, first booked first served$30 USD each way β€” about $41 CADRides on the open deck β€” bags and accessories off; waiver at check-in
Daily year-round, with extra sailings in summer. Bike space is very limited; reserve by phone when you book. Passport required.
🚲Travel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria), about 0.7 km.
🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) β†’Duncan46 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option 15 · seven legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Nothing direct, but it strings together.
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πŸš†VIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op β†’Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St)508 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).
⛴️BC FerriesPort Hardy – Prince Rupert (Inside Passage)Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St) β†’Bear Cove (Port Hardy)445 kmRoll on, free β€” no reservation neededE-bikes OK β€” 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) β†’Vancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)343 kmRides in the hold β€” small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
🚝SkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) β†’Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
πŸ›©οΈHarbour AirVancouver Harbour – Victoria HarbourCXH (Vancouver) β†’Victoria Belleville Terminal98 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Legislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria), about 0.7 km.
🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressLegislature Exch (Belleville St) Bay G (Victoria) β†’Duncan54 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
🚎BC Transit6 Crofton-ChemainusDuncan β†’Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan)11 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
🚲At the far end, North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) is about 8 km from Joan & Queen - Saltspring Ferry (North Cowichan). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
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: North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton) to Vanderhoof (best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain)

Connections from Vanderhoof: Prince George (best: bus) · Salmon Arm (best: bus) · Chilliwack (best: bus) · Fernie (best: bus)

Connections from North Cowichan (Chemainus & Crofton): Galiano Island (best: bus + ferry) · Surrey (best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Merritt (best: bus + ferry + SkyTrain) · Prince Rupert (best: bus + rental car + ferry)

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