Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Orcas Island

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Orcas Island by plane, shuttle, ferry, bus, 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 to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MSP - 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
    10h 59m
    $231–2,502

  2. Fly to Orcas Island Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane MSP - ESD
    9h 24m
    $152–652

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane 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
    40h 21m
    $432–672

  4. Train, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    44h 36m
    $582–1,284

  5. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane MSP - YVR
    2. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham Airport to Burlington Airporter Officeshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    15h 11m
    $235–830

Minneapolis to Orcas Island by tram, train, bus, shuttle, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$582Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Minneapolis to Orcas Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,518.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., San Juan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry 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