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How to get fromMount Vernon to Orcas Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Mount Vernon to Orcas Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Skagit Station Gate 5 to March's Pointbus bus 40X / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
    3h 55m
    $10–39

  2. Line 208 bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 2nd Street and Montgomery Street to Burlington Blvd. at Sharon Avenuebus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane BLI - ESD
    3h 16m
    $34–252

  3. Bus to Anacortes, fly

    1. Take the bus from Skagit Station Gate 5 to March's Pointbus bus
    2. Fly from Anacortes (OTS) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane OTS - ESD
    3h 49m
    $30–254

Mount Vernon to Orcas Island by bus and ferry

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Mount Vernon to Orcas Island. However, you can take the bus to March's Point, take the line 410 bus to WA State Ferry, walk to Anacortes, then take the ferry to Orcas Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 208 bus to Burlington Blvd. at Sharon Avenue, walk to Burlington Airporter Office, take the shuttle to Bellingham Airport, walk to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) airport, then fly to Orcas Island Airport (ESD).

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