White Rock to Saanich with a bike

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 Saanich.

For scale

As the crow flies77 km

Biking whole way122 km · 6 h 05 m

By car112 km · 2 h 35 m

We found 11 ways to get you there.

🎒 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 beautiful ferry ride with transit on both sides.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚎TransLink351 White Rock Centre / Bridgeport StationWhite Rock Centre →Bridgeport (Richmond)30 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Express to the Canada Line at Bridgeport, seven days a week, with two bike-rack spots.

🚎TransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) →Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — 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) →Swartz Bay (North Saanich)41 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

🚎BC Transit70 Swartz Bay / Downtownor the 72 Swartz Bay / Downtown (via Saanichton)Swartz Bay (North Saanich) →Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)29 kmFront rack, no fee — 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only — lithium battery off the bike and carried on board

🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich), about 2.5 km. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Bluebird Cabs, Sidney Taxi might help.

🚲You arrive at Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich).

Option two · five legs

Three city buses, a SkyTrain, and a ferry.

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🚎TransLink321 White Rock / Newton / Surrey Central StationWhite Rock Centre →Surrey Central18 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Daily service up King George Boulevard to Surrey Central SkyTrain, with two bike-rack spots.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkSurrey Central →Bridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚎TransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) →Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — 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) →Swartz Bay (North Saanich)41 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich), about 2.5 km.

🚲You arrive at Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich).

Option three · four legs

The same idea as Option one, on different routes.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚎TransLink351 White Rock Centre / Bridgeport StationWhite Rock Centre →Bridgeport (Richmond)30 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Express to the Canada Line at Bridgeport, seven days a week, with two bike-rack spots.

🚎TransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) →Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — 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) →Swartz Bay (North Saanich)41 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

🚲Travel the short hop from Swartz Bay (North Saanich) to Brentwood Bay, about 13 km.

🚎BC Transit75 Saanichton / Royal Oak / Downtownor the 83 Sidney / Brentwood / Royal OakBrentwood Bay →Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich)16 kmFront rack, no fee — 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only — lithium battery off the bike and carried on board

🚲You arrive at Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich).

Option four · three legs

Two connections, then you're on your way.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚎TransLink351 White Rock Centre / Bridgeport StationWhite Rock Centre →Bridgeport (Richmond)30 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Express to the Canada Line at Bridgeport, seven days a week, with two bike-rack spots.

🚎TransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) →Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — 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 — Vancouver / VictoriaTsawwassen (Delta) →Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)70 kmRides in the hold — bagged or boxed$42 per bike — 50 lb maxReserve bike spot — recommended

⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.

🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich), about 2.5 km.

🚲You arrive at Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich).

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Option five · three legs

Same as Option four, but a SkyTrain instead of the city bus.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚎TransLink321 White Rock / Newton / Surrey Central StationWhite Rock Centre →Surrey Central18 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Daily service up King George Boulevard to Surrey Central SkyTrain, with two bike-rack spots.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkSurrey Central →Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station)Roll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚌Wilson's Transportation (BC Connector)BC Ferries Connector — Vancouver / VictoriaDowntown Vancouver (Burrard Station) →Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria)101 kmRides in the hold — bagged or boxed$42 per bike — 50 lb maxReserve bike spot — recommended

⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.

🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich), about 2.5 km.

🚲You arrive at Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich).

Option six · three legs

Another way: same as Option four, but a SkyTrain instead of the city bus.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚎TransLink351 White Rock Centre / Bridgeport StationWhite Rock Centre →Bridgeport (Richmond)30 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Express to the Canada Line at Bridgeport, seven days a week, with two bike-rack spots.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) →Downtown Vancouver (Burrard Station)Roll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

⛴️ Downtown to downtown via the Tsawwassen–Swartz Bay ferry crossing.

🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich), about 2.5 km.

🚲You arrive at Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich).

Option seven · five legs

The same idea as Option two, on different routes.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚎TransLink321 White Rock / Newton / Surrey Central StationWhite Rock Centre →Surrey Central18 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Daily service up King George Boulevard to Surrey Central SkyTrain, with two bike-rack spots.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkSurrey Central →Bridgeport (Richmond)Roll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚎TransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) →Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — 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) →Swartz Bay (North Saanich)41 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

🚲Travel the short hop from Swartz Bay (North Saanich) to Brentwood Bay, about 13 km.

🚲You arrive at Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich).

Option eight · four legs📅 seasonal

Same as Option one, but a coach bus instead of the city bus.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚲First, 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. If pedalling it doesn't appeal, Aldergrove-Langley Taxi Ltd., Green Cab might help.

🚌Quick Shuttle (Quick Coach Lines / TRAXX)Vancouver – Seattle (SeaTac)South Surrey Border (176 St & 8 Ave) →Bridgeport (Richmond)35 kmBikes accepted — book as an add-on$42 USD each — about $57 CAD

Runs year-round; winter service drops to Friday–Monday only.

🚎TransLink620 Bridgeport Station / Tsawwassen FerryBridgeport (Richmond) →Tsawwassen (Delta)22 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — 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) →Swartz Bay (North Saanich)41 kmRoll on, free — no reservation neededE-bikes OK — no charging on board

🚲Travel the short hop from Douglas St at Pandora Ave (Victoria) to Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich), about 2.5 km.

🚲You arrive at Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich).

Option 9 · five legs

The long way round, but it works.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚎TransLink321 White Rock / Newton / Surrey Central StationWhite Rock Centre →Surrey Central18 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Daily service up King George Boulevard to Surrey Central SkyTrain, with two bike-rack spots.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkSurrey Central →Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free — 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) →Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way)61 kmBook online ahead — 6 bike spots per sailing, 1 per guest$19.99 one way — $25 in personNo e-bikes — 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 →Duncan46 kmFront rack, no fee — 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only — lithium battery off the bike and carried on board

🚎BC Transit66 CVX Cowichan - Victoria ExpressDuncan →Hwy 1 & Tillicum (Saanich)49 kmFront rack, no fee — 2 bikes, first come; space not guaranteedE-bikes under 25 kg only — lithium battery off the bike and carried on board

🚲You arrive at Hwy 1 & Tillicum (Saanich).

Option 10 · five legs

The same idea as Option nine, on different routes.

CarrierRideYour bike

🚎TransLink351 White Rock Centre / Bridgeport StationWhite Rock Centre →Bridgeport (Richmond)30 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Express to the Canada Line at Bridgeport, seven days a week, with two bike-rack spots.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkBridgeport (Richmond) →Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.

🚲Travel the short hop from Hullo Nanaimo Terminal (Port Way) to Bay D at Downtown Nanaimo Exch, about 1.4 km.

🚲You arrive at Hwy 1 & Tillicum (Saanich).

Option 11 · three legs✈ the splurge

Same as Option five, but a plane instead of the coach bus.

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🚎TransLink321 White Rock / Newton / Surrey Central StationWhite Rock Centre →Surrey Central18 kmRack on the bus, free2 bikes — first come, first servedE-bikes OK

Daily service up King George Boulevard to Surrey Central SkyTrain, with two bike-rack spots.

🚝SkyTrainTransLinkSurrey Central →Vancouver Canada PlaceRoll on, free — 2 bikes per carAvoid rush hourE-bikes OK

🚲Travel the short hop from Vancouver Canada Place to CXH (Vancouver), about 0.8 km.

🛩️Harbour AirVancouver Harbour – Victoria HarbourCXH (Vancouver) →Victoria Belleville Terminal98 kmFront wheel must come off$20 handling fee — bike weight counts toward your baggage allowanceNot on the Twin Otter — other floatplanes are fine; confirm when booking

🚲Travel the short hop from Victoria Belleville Terminal to Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich), about 3.2 km.

🚲You arrive at Douglas & Cloverdale (Saanich).

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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Connections from White Rock: Vancouver (best: bus + SkyTrain) · Seattle, WA (best: bus) · Port Hardy (best: bus + SkyTrain + ferry) · Whitehorse, YT (best: bus + SkyTrain + plane)

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