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How to get fromBellingham, WA to Orcas Islandby taxi, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Bellingham, WA to Orcas Island by taxi, ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Bellingham, WA to Anacortestaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
    2h 7m
    $135–189

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
    5h 2m
    $16–51

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
    4h 59m
    $25–65

  4. Line 1 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fairhaven Transportation Center to Bellingham Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane BLI - ESD
    2h 50m
    $32–273

Bellingham, WA to Orcas Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Bellingham, WA to Orcas Island. However, you can take the taxi to Anacortes then take the ferry to Orcas Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Orcas Island via Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, Skagit Station Gate 5, March's Point, WA State Ferry, and Anacortes in around 4h 59m.

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