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

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

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Orcas Island Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane OAK - ESD
    8h 48m
    $85–416

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Orcas Island Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane SFO - ESD
    8h
    $76–353

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    25h 2m
    $207–393

  4. Train, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    28h 10m
    $335–691

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - 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
    9h 18m
    $314–466

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SFO - PAE
    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
    9h 12m
    $260–738

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - 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
    9h 48m
    $220–483

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 769.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., San Juan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD) 3 times a day.

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