What is the cheapest way to get from Olympia to Orcas Island?

The cheapest way to get from Olympia to Orcas Island is to bus and shuttle and ferry which costs $40 - $110 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Olympia to Orcas Island?

The fastest way to get from Olympia to Orcas Island is to bus and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $150 - $900.

How far is it from Olympia to Orcas Island?

The distance between Olympia and Orcas Island is 170 miles.

How do I travel from Olympia to Orcas Island without a car?

The best way to get from Olympia to Orcas Island without a car is to bus and shuttle and ferry which takes 7h 45m and costs $40 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Olympia to Orcas Island?

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Olympia to Orcas Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orcas Island?

There are 113+ hotels available in Orcas Island.

Olympia to Orcas Island - 6 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, ferry, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Olympia to Orcas Island by bus, shuttle, ferry, or plane

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

Bus, shuttle, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2bus 574
2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle
3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry
7h 45m
$43–106
Bus, shuttle to Bellingham International Airport
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham Airportshuttle
6h 15m
$67–294
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus
3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry
7h 47m
$93–164
Bus, ferry via Lakewood
1. Take the bus from SR 512 P&R - Zone F to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2bus 574
2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus
3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry
8h 27m
$89–156
Bus, shuttle to Anacortes, fly
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes Marinashuttle
3. Fly from Anacortes (OTS) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane OTS - ESD
7h 4m
$66–314
Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane SEA - ESD
5h 30m
$158–864

Olympia to Orcas Island by bus, shuttle, and ferry

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7h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Olympia to Orcas Island. However, you can take the line 600 bus to SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, take the bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, take the shuttle to Anacortes Ferry Dock, walk to Anacortes, then take the ferry to Orcas Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olympia to Orcas Island Airport (ESD) via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellingham Airport, and Bellingham International Airport (BLI) in around 6h 15m.

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