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 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.

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
A little bit of everything.
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.
🚝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 Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 2.5 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.
🚲You 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
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 Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan β†’Hwy 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
🚲You 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
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 Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 2.5 km.
🚲You 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
🚎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†’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 Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 2.5 km.
🚲You 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
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 Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 3.2 km.
🚲You 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
🚎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 – KamloopsKamloops 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 Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan β†’Hwy 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
🚲You 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
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 Transit76 Swartz Bay / UVicSwartz Bay (North Saanich) β†’Royal 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
🚲At 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
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 Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 3.2 km.
🚲You 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
🚎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
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 Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 3.2 km.
🚲You 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
🚎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
🚌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 Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 3.2 km.
🚲You 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
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 Transit66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria ExpressDuncan β†’Douglas 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
🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 2.5 km.
🚲You 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
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 Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β€” 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
🚌Whistler ShuttleVancouver – WhistlerVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) β†’Downtown Vancouver11 kmBook ahead β€” bikes carried with advance noticeBike fee
Door-to-door shuttle; the downtown Vancouver pickup is suspended for summer 2026.
🚌Wilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector β€” Vancouver / VictoriaDowntown Vancouver β†’Douglas 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
⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.
🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 2.5 km.
🚲You 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
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 Douglas St at Kelvin Rd (Saanich), about 3.2 km.
🚲You 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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