What is the cheapest way to get from Mercer Island to Anacortes?

The cheapest way to get from Mercer Island to Anacortes is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mercer Island to Anacortes?

The fastest way to get from Mercer Island to Anacortes is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Mercer Island and Anacortes?

No, there is no direct bus from Mercer Island to Anacortes. However, there are services departing from 86th Ave SE & SE 42nd St and arriving at Q Ave. and 13th across from Safeway via N Mercer Way & 80th Ave SE - Bay 1, Seattle, Skagit Station Gate 5 and March's Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Mercer Island and Anacortes?

No, there is no direct train from Mercer Island to Anacortes station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Mercer Island to Anacortes?

The distance between Mercer Island and Anacortes is 87 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.

How do I travel from Mercer Island to Anacortes without a car?

The best way to get from Mercer Island to Anacortes without a car is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $29 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Mercer Island to Anacortes?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Mercer Island to Anacortes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mercer Island to Anacortes bus from?

Mercer Island to Anacortes bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.

Where do I catch the Mercer Island to Anacortes train from?

Mercer Island to Anacortes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.

Train or bus from Mercer Island to Anacortes?

The best way to get from Mercer Island to Anacortes is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $29 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Mercer Island to Anacortes bus arrive?

Mercer Island to Anacortes bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.

Where does the Mercer Island to Anacortes train arrive?

Mercer Island to Anacortes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mount Vernon Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Mercer Island to Anacortes?

Yes, the driving distance between Mercer Island to Anacortes is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Mercer Island to Anacortes.

Where can I stay near Anacortes?

There are 139+ hotels available in Anacortes.

Mercer Island to Anacortes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Mercer Island to Anacortes by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 7m
$29–45
Drive 82.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mercer Island to Anacortescar 82.3 mi
1h 36m
$15–22
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
5h 9m
$30–60
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Anacortes - Cap Sante Marinashuttle Anacortes Northbound
3h 27m
$31–56

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Distance: 86.4 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Mercer Island, WA, USA and Anacortes, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 32m.

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