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How to get fromOrcas Island to Galiano Islandby ferry, train, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Orcas Island to Galiano Island by ferry, train, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Orcas Island to Anacortesferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    8h 21m
    $145–320

  2. Ferry, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Orcas Island to Anacortesferry ferry
    2. Drive from Anacortes to Lummi Island Ferrycar car
    3. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    10h 29m
    $78–194

  3. Ferry, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Orcas Island to Anacortesferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Burlington Airporter Office to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Vancouver to Sturdies Bayferry ferry
    10h 6m
    $83–253

Orcas Island to Galiano Island by ferry, shuttle, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Orcas Island to Galiano Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Orcas Island, WA, USA and Galiano Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Orcas Island to Galiano Island. However, you can take the ferry to Anacortes, take the taxi to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station, take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Granville Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Bridgeport Station @ Platform 2, walk to Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12, take the line 620 bus to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1, walk to Vancouver, then take the ferry to Sturdies Bay. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Orcas Island to Sturdies Bay via Anacortes, Anacortes Ferry Dock, Burlington Airporter Office, Bellingham Airport, Bellingham Airport, River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, Bridgeport Station @ Bay 12, Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal @ Bay 1, and Vancouver in around 10h 6m.

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