Rome2Rio

How to get fromHouston to Orcas Islandby plane, shuttle, ferry, bus, taxi, or train

Find Transport to Orcas Island

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Orcas Island by plane, shuttle, ferry, bus, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane HOU - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    11h 56m
    $170–706

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Orcas Island Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane HOU - ESD
    20h 16m
    $141–651

  3. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bellingham Bus Stop to 10th St and Q Avetaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    2d 9h
    $653–933

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Redding Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    3d 3h
    $1,466–2,282

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane IAH - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    12h 35m
    $172–709

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Orcas Island Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane IAH - ESD
    12h 6m
    $223–954

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bellingham International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane IAH - BLI
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    14h 16m
    $177–542

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Houston to Orcas Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,017 mi
  • Duration: 11h 56m

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

Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD) 6 times a week.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound