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 White Rock to Burns Lake.
For scale
As the crow flies613 km
Biking whole wayno route found
By car982 km Β· 10 h 44 m
We found 12 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⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Ride The Canadian through the mountains.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink321 White Rock / Newton / Surrey Central StationWhite Rock Centre βSurrey Central18 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
Daily service up King George Boulevard to Surrey Central SkyTrain, with two bike-rack spots.
πSkyTrainTransLinkSurrey Central βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βJasper AB541 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.
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Jasper AB βBurns Lake531 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).
π²You arrive at Burns Lake.
Option two · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
The same idea as Option one, on different routes.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink351 White Rock Centre / Bridgeport StationWhite Rock Centre βBridgeport (Richmond)30 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
Express to the Canada Line at Bridgeport, seven days a week, with two bike-rack spots.
πSkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βJasper AB541 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.
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Jasper AB βBurns Lake531 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).
π²You arrive at Burns Lake.
Option three · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Beautiful BC from a coach window.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink321 White Rock / Newton / Surrey Central StationWhite Rock Centre βSurrey Central18 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
Daily service up King George Boulevard to Surrey Central SkyTrain, with two bike-rack spots.
π²Travel the short hop from Surrey Central to Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre), about 3.4 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Aldergrove-Langley Taxi Ltd., Green Cab might help.
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre) βKamloops277 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
πEbusKamloops β Prince GeorgeKamloops βDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 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.
πBC Transit161 Prince George / Burns LakeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) βBurns Lake200 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 Burns Lake.
Option four · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option three, but a train instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink321 White Rock / Newton / Surrey Central StationWhite Rock Centre βSurrey Central18 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
Daily service up King George Boulevard to Surrey Central SkyTrain, with two bike-rack spots.
π²Travel the short hop from Surrey Central to Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre), about 3.4 km.
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre) βKamloops277 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
πEbusKamloops β Prince GeorgeKamloops βDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 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.
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George) βBurns Lake200 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).
π²You arrive at Burns Lake.
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Option five · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option three, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink321 White Rock / Newton / Surrey Central StationWhite Rock Centre βSurrey Central18 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
Daily service up King George Boulevard to Surrey Central SkyTrain, with two bike-rack spots.
π²Travel the short hop from Surrey Central to Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre), about 3.4 km.
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre) βKamloops277 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
πEbusKamloops β Prince GeorgeKamloops βDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 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.
πBC Bus North (Tahltan NST Busing Ltd.)Prince George β Prince Rupert (Hwy 16 West)Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George) βBurns Lake201 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.
π²You arrive at Burns Lake.
Option six · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Halfway across the province, no car required.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink351 White Rock Centre / Bridgeport StationWhite Rock Centre βBridgeport (Richmond)30 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
Express to the Canada Line at Bridgeport, seven days a week, with two bike-rack spots.
πSkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
πEbusKamloops β Prince GeorgeKamloops βDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 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.
πBC Transit161 Prince George / Burns LakeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) βBurns Lake200 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 Burns Lake.
Option seven · four legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from White Rock to South Surrey Border (176 St & 8 Ave), about 5.2 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
πQuick Shuttle (Quick Coach Lines / TRAXX)Vancouver β Seattle (SeaTac)South Surrey Border (176 St & 8 Ave) βBridgeport (Richmond)35 kmBikes accepted β book as an add-on$42 USD each β about $57 CAD
Runs year-round; winter service drops to FridayβMonday only.
πSkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βJasper AB541 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.
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Jasper AB βBurns Lake531 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).
π²You arrive at Burns Lake.
Option eight · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option six, but a train instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink351 White Rock Centre / Bridgeport StationWhite Rock Centre βBridgeport (Richmond)30 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
Express to the Canada Line at Bridgeport, seven days a week, with two bike-rack spots.
πSkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
πEbusKamloops β Prince GeorgeKamloops βDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 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.
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George) βBurns Lake200 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).
π²You arrive at Burns Lake.
Option 9 · five legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option six, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink351 White Rock Centre / Bridgeport StationWhite Rock Centre βBridgeport (Richmond)30 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
Express to the Canada Line at Bridgeport, seven days a week, with two bike-rack spots.
πSkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
πEbusKamloops β Prince GeorgeKamloops βDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 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.
πBC Bus North (Tahltan NST Busing Ltd.)Prince George β Prince Rupert (Hwy 16 West)Downtown Exch Bay B (Prince George) βBurns Lake201 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.
π²You arrive at Burns Lake.
Option 10 · five legs📅 seasonal⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Another way: same as Option six, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.
CarrierRideYour bike
π²First, get from White Rock to South Surrey Border (176 St & 8 Ave), about 5.2 km. Ride it, or take a local bus or taxi.
πQuick Shuttle (Quick Coach Lines / TRAXX)Vancouver β Seattle (SeaTac)South Surrey Border (176 St & 8 Ave) βBridgeport (Richmond)35 kmBikes accepted β book as an add-on$42 USD each β about $57 CAD
Runs year-round; winter service drops to FridayβMonday only.
πSkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βKamloops301 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
πEbusKamloops β Prince GeorgeKamloops βDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George)456 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.
πBC Transit161 Prince George / Burns LakeDowntown Exch Bay B (Prince George) βBurns Lake200 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 Burns Lake.
Option 11 · four legs⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the SkyTrain.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink321 White Rock / Newton / Surrey Central StationWhite Rock Centre βSurrey Central18 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
Daily service up King George Boulevard to Surrey Central SkyTrain, with two bike-rack spots.
π²Travel the short hop from Surrey Central to Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre), about 3.4 km.
πEbusVancouver β Kamloopsor Ebus (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1)) or Ebus (Vancouver β Kelowna) or Rider Express (Vancouver β Calgary (Hwy 1))Surrey (Guildford Rec Centre) βPacific Central Station (Vancouver)24 kmRides in the hold β bagged or cloth-wrapped (no plastic), or boxed$30 per bike
Runs the same Highway 1 corridor as Rider Express, so compare schedules and fares.
πVIA RailThe Canadian (Vancouver β Kamloops North β Jasper)Pacific Central Station (Vancouver) βJasper AB541 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.
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Jasper AB βBurns Lake531 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).
π²You arrive at Burns Lake.
Option 12 · five legs✈ the splurge⚠ doesn't run every day — check the schedule
A city bus, a SkyTrain, a plane, a ferry, and a train, riding the Inside Passage.
CarrierRideYour bike
πTransLink321 White Rock / Newton / Surrey Central StationWhite Rock Centre βSurrey Central18 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes β first come, first servedE-bikes OK
Daily service up King George Boulevard to Surrey Central SkyTrain, with two bike-rack spots.
πSkyTrainTransLinkSurrey Central βVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond)Roll on, free β 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK
βοΈPacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver β Port HardyVancouver Airport (YVR) (Richmond) βYZT (Port Hardy)343 kmRides in the hold β small aircraft, limited spaceAbout $105 per directionNo e-bikes
π²Travel the short hop from YZT (Port Hardy) to Bear Cove (Port Hardy), about 8 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Waivin Flags Taxi might help.
β΄οΈBC FerriesPort Hardy β Prince Rupert (Inside Passage)Bear Cove (Port Hardy) βDowntown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St)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.
πVIA RailSkeena (Prince Rupert β Prince George β Jasper)Downtown Prince Rupert (2nd Ave at 3rd St) βBurns Lake391 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).
π²You arrive at Burns Lake.
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: Burns Lake to White Rock (best: train + SkyTrain + bus)
Connections from White Rock: Vancouver (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Lytton (best: bus) · Nakusp (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + SkyTrain + plane)
Connections from Burns Lake: Houston (best: bus) · Lytton (best: bus) · Abbotsford (best: bus) · Whitehorse, YT (best: train + SkyTrain + plane)
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