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, water taxis, rental cars and flights can carry you and your bike from West Kelowna to Campbell River.
For scale
As the crow flies402 km
Biking whole way637 km Β· 41 h 45 m
By car626 km Β· 7 h 39 m
We found six 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 · four legs
A little bit of everything.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β KelownaWest Kelowna βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)319 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. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Black Top Cabs, Maclure'S Cabs might help.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.5 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, A.C. Taxi, Yellow Cab Nanaimo might help.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β Nanaimoor National Car & Truck Rental (One-way rental: Campbell River β Nanaimo) (counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Downtown Nanaimo βCampbell River134 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bee-Line Taxi might help.
π²You arrive at Campbell River.
Option two · five legs
Beautiful BC from a coach window.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β KelownaWest Kelowna βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayHorseshoe Bay βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River β Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River β Nanaimo) (counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Downtown Nanaimo βYBL (Campbell River)127 kmOne-way between Island branches β no drop chargeBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²At the far end, Central Campbell River is about 8.3 km from YBL (Campbell River). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option three · five legs📅 seasonal
Same as Option two, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β KelownaWest Kelowna βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)319 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
πSquamish ConnectorSquamish β VancouverVancouver Canada Place βHorseshoe Bay16 kmBook aheadMax 2 bikes per tripSome buses have an outside rack β otherwise carried in the luggage hold$15 each wayNo e-bikes
Bikes welcome May to September; check schedule outside that window.
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayHorseshoe Bay βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
π²Travel the short hop from Departure Bay (Nanaimo) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.3 km.
πNational Car & Truck Rental (Vancouver Island)One-way rental: Campbell River β Nanaimoor Budget (One-way rental: Campbell River β Nanaimo) (counter a short ride away on the 20/20A Hammond Bay / Dover)Downtown Nanaimo βYBL (Campbell River)127 kmOne-way between Island branches β no drop chargeBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²At the far end, Central Campbell River is about 8.3 km from YBL (Campbell River). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Option four · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Commute like a local on the West Coast Express.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β KelownaWest Kelowna βAbbotsford255 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
π²Travel the short hop from Abbotsford to G Ferguson Way at McCallum Rd (Abbotsford), about 0.6 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Abbotsford Mission Taxi, Central Valley Taxi might help.
πBC Transit31 Valley Connectoror the 31X Valley Connector (doesn't run every day)G Ferguson Way at McCallum Rd (Abbotsford) βJunction Mall (Mission)9.1 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
π²Travel the short hop from Junction Mall (Mission) to Lougheed Hwy at Haig St (Mission), about 0.3 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Teco Taxi might help.
πWest Coast ExpressTransLinkLougheed Hwy at Haig St (Mission) βVancouver Canada Place63 kmRoll on, free β 2 bikes per carWeekdays only β peak direction only
Weekdays only, peak direction only: five trains toward Vancouver in the morning, five back in the evening.
π²Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.
β΄οΈHulloHullo (Nanaimo β Vancouver)CXH (Vancouver) βHullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead β 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way β $25 in personNo e-bikes β no trailers, 80 in / 50 lb max
π²Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Downtown Nanaimo, about 1.5 km.
πBudgetOne-way rental: Campbell River β NanaimoDowntown Nanaimo βCampbell River134 kmOne-way between BC Budget branches β bookable onlineBike rides inside β SUV or minivan, seats folded, wheels offConfirm one-way and vehicle when booking
π²Travel the short hop from Campbell River to Campbell River, about 0.3 km.
π²You arrive at Campbell River.
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Option five · eight legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A proper expedition.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β KelownaWest Kelowna βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β LangdaleHorseshoe Bay βLangdale (Gibsons)16 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πSunshine Coast ConnectorLangdale β Powell RiverLangdale (Gibsons) βPowell River106 kmReserve bike spot β rack space is limited$20 bike Β· $40 e-bikeNo box needed β rack on the bus
Includes the Earls CoveβSaltery Bay ferry leg.
π²Travel the short hop from Powell River to Town Centre Mall Bay A (Powell River), about 1.1 km.
πBC Transit14 LundTown Centre Mall Bay A (Powell River) βLund Harbour23 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
Runs Monday, Tuesday and Friday most of the year, six days a week from mid-May to Labour Day; some stretches are on-request. Front bike rack; e-bikes under 25 kg allowed.
π₯οΈLund Water TaxiLund β Savary IslandLund Harbour βSavary Island Government Dock4.1 kmPolicy not on file β check with the operator
Year-round walk-on service, near-hourly in July and August; reservations required. E-bikes not carried (barge by arrangement).
π₯οΈQaya Way West TransportationCampbell River β Savary IslandSavary Island Government Dock βCoast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River)40 kmPolicy not on file β check with the operator
Southern run daily June 26 to September 7, calling at Manson's Landing and Hernando; reservations required.
π²You arrive at Coast Marina (Island Hwy) (Campbell River).
Option six · three legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
City bus to Duncan & Main, plane to Richmond, then a plane into Campbell River.
CarrierRideYour bike
πBC Transit70 Kelowna / PentictonWest Kelowna βDuncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton)40 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 Duncan & Main (Plaza) (Penticton) to YYF (Penticton), about 2.6 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Klassic Taxi, Penticton Eco Taxi might help.
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β PentictonYYF (Penticton) βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)262 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β Campbell RiverVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βYBL (Campbell River)173 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
π²At the far end, Central Campbell River is about 8.3 km from YBL (Campbell River). Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
Not an option · four legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Two coach buses, a SkyTrain, and a ferry.
🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β KelownaWest Kelowna βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)319 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 Downtown Nanaimo Exchange, about 1 km.
πIsland LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βCampbell River138 kmDoes not carry bikes
π²You arrive at Campbell River.
Not an option · six legs🚫 not possible with a bike
Six legs, end to end.
🚫 This chain exists, but Island Link does not carry bikes, so it cannot work with yours. We show it so you can see where the connection breaks.
CarrierRideYour bike
πEbusVancouver β KelownaWest Kelowna βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)319 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
πSkyTrainTransLinkPacific Central Station (Vancouver) βStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πTransLink257 Horseshoe Bay ExpressStadium-Chinatown (Vancouver) βHorseshoe Bay17 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
β΄οΈBC FerriesHorseshoe Bay β Departure BayHorseshoe Bay βDeparture Bay (Nanaimo)53 kmRoll on, free β no reservation neededE-bikes OK β no charging on board
πBC Transit20/20A Hammond Bay / Doveror the 25 Ferry ShuttleDeparture Bay (Nanaimo) βDowntown Nanaimo Exchange3.3 kmFront rack, no fee β 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only β lithium battery off the bike and carried on board
πIsland LinkIsland Express BusDowntown Nanaimo Exchange βCampbell River138 kmDoes not carry bikes
π²You arrive at Campbell River.
Route facts last checked October 2026. We check that every leg here carries bikes, but policies and seasons change. Check times and book with the operator. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
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Heading back: Campbell River to West Kelowna (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain)
Connections from West Kelowna: Penticton (best: bus) · Coquitlam (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Fernie (best: bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + plane)
Connections from Campbell River: Lund (best: water taxi) · Galiano Island (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · Chase (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT (best: rental car + ferry + SkyTrain)
Check out BC Bike Stops in West Kelowna and Campbell River