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 Saanich.
For scale
As the crow flies620 km
Biking whole wayWe can't compute the bike route from the ferry dock but it may be rideable: please consult other sources.
By car969 km Β· 11 h 46 m
We found 13 ways to get you there.
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
A little bit of everything.
CarrierRideYour bike
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op βJasper 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).
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Jasper AB βPacific 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (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.
β΄οΈBC FerriesTsawwassen β Swartz BayTsawwassen (Delta) βSwartz Bay (North Saanich)41 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Swartz Bay (North Saanich) βDouglas 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
π²Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 2.5 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich).
Option two · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A beautiful ferry ride with transit on both sides.
CarrierRideYour bike
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op βJasper 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).
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Jasper AB βPacific 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (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 Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
πBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch βDuncan46 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
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan βHwy 1 & Tillicum (Saanich)49 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
π²You arrive at Hwy 1 & Tillicum (Saanich).
Option three · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Ride The Canadian through the mountains.
CarrierRideYour bike
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op βJasper 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).
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Jasper AB βPacific 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (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.
πWilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector β Vancouver / VictoriaTsawwassen (Delta) βDouglas 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
β΄οΈ Downtown to downtown via the TsawwassenβSwartz Bay ferry crossing.
π²Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 2.5 km.
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich).
Option four · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A lot of connections, but it gets you there.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit161 Prince George / Burns LakeBurrard Vanderhoof Co-op βDowntown 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
πEbusKamloops β Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) βKamloops456 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.
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Kamloops βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (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.
β΄οΈBC FerriesTsawwassen β Swartz BayTsawwassen (Delta) βSwartz Bay (North Saanich)41 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Swartz Bay (North Saanich) βDouglas 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
π²Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 2.5 km.
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich).
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Option five · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Three trains and a ferry.
CarrierRideYour bike
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op βJasper 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).
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Jasper AB βPacific 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.
πAmtrak CascadesVancouver β Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSeattle 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.
β΄οΈVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA βVictoria 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.
π²Travel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 3.2 km.
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich).
Option six · seven legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A long haul, but it all connects.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit161 Prince George / Burns LakeBurrard Vanderhoof Co-op βDowntown 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
πEbusKamloops β Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) βKamloops456 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.
πEbusVancouver β KamloopsKamloops βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (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 Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
πBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch βDuncan46 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
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan βHwy 1 & Tillicum (Saanich)49 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
π²You arrive at Hwy 1 & Tillicum (Saanich).
Option seven · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op βJasper 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).
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Jasper AB βPacific 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βBridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) βTsawwassen (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.
β΄οΈBC FerriesTsawwassen β Swartz BayTsawwassen (Delta) βSwartz Bay (North Saanich)41 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit76 Swartz Bay / UVicSwartz Bay (North Saanich) βRoyal Oak Exch Bay H (Saanich)21 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
π²At the far end, Central Saanich is about 5.5 km from Royal Oak Exch Bay H (Saanich). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option eight · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option five, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op βJasper 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).
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Jasper AB βPacific 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.
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSeattle Downtown WA204 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
β΄οΈVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA βVictoria 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.
π²Travel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 3.2 km.
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich).
Option 9 · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A city bus, two coach buses, a train, and a ferry.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit161 Prince George / Burns LakeBurrard Vanderhoof Co-op βDowntown 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
πEbusKamloops β Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) βKamloops456 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.
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Kamloops βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πAmtrak CascadesVancouver β Seattle (Cascades)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSeattle 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.
β΄οΈVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA βVictoria 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.
π²Travel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 3.2 km.
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich).
Option 10 · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option nine, but a coach bus instead of the train.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit161 Prince George / Burns LakeBurrard Vanderhoof Co-op βDowntown 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
πEbusKamloops β Prince GeorgeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) βKamloops456 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.
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary)Kamloops βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πFlixBus (operated by MTRWestern)Vancouver β Seattle via Bellingham & EverettPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βSeattle Downtown WA204 kmRack on the bus β space not guaranteedAbout $19β37Book bike as add-onNo e-bikes, tandems or trailers
β΄οΈVictoria ClipperVictoria Clipper (Victoria - Seattle)Seattle Downtown WA βVictoria 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.
π²Travel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 3.2 km.
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich).
Option 11 · six legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The same idea as Option two, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op βJasper 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).
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Jasper AB βPacific 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (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 Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.
πBC Transit70 NCX Nanaimo - Cowichan ExpressBay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch βDuncan46 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
πBC Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDuncan βDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)46 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 Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 2.5 km.
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich).
Option 12 · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option three, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op βJasper 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).
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Jasper AB βPacific 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.
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πWhistler ShuttleVancouver β WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βDowntown Vancouver11 kmBook ahead β bikes carried with advance noticeBike fee
Door-to-door shuttle; the downtown Vancouver pickup is suspended for summer 2026.
πWilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector β Vancouver / VictoriaDowntown Vancouver βDouglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)101 kmRides in the hold β bagged or boxed$42 per bike β 50 lb maxReserve bike spot β recommended
β΄οΈ Downtown to downtown via the TsawwassenβSwartz Bay ferry crossing.
π²Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 2.5 km.
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich).
Option 13 · five legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A train, a ferry, two flights, and a SkyTrain, riding the Inside Passage.
CarrierRideYour bike
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Burrard Vanderhoof Co-op βDowntown 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).
β΄οΈBC FerriesPort Hardy β Prince Rupert (Inside Passage)Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St) βBear Cove (Port Hardy)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.
π²Travel 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.
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β Port HardyYZT (Port Hardy) βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)343 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
πSkyTrainTransLinkVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) 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.
π©οΈHarbour AirVancouver Harbour β Victoria HarbourCXH (Vancouver) βVictoria 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
π²Travel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 3.2 km.
π²You arrive at Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich).
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: Saanich to Vanderhoof (best: ferry + train + bus)
Connections from Vanderhoof: Prince George (best: bus) · Salmon Arm (best: bus) · Chilliwack (best: bus) · Fernie (best: bus)
Connections from Saanich: Salt Spring Island (best: bus + ferry) · Seattle, WA (best: ferry) · Salmon Arm (best: ferry + train + bus) · Prince Rupert (best: bus + rental car + ferry)
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