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How to get fromBallard to Orcas Islandby bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballard to Orcas Island by bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus bus Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
    8h 49m
    $91–156

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballard to Anacortescar car
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
    2h 50m
    $23–56

  3. Shuttle, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus Anacortes Northbound
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
    6h 1m
    $39–93

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  • Distance: 142.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Ballard, WA, USA and Orcas Island, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ballard to Orcas Island. However, you can take the line 40 bus to 3rd Ave & Pine St, take the line 570 bus to International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1, walk to SeaTac Airport - Departures, take the bus to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Inn, take the taxi to Anacortes, then take the ferry to Orcas Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ballard to Orcas Island via Anacortes in around 2h 50m.

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