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How to get fromOrcas Island to Tacomaby plane, tram, ferry, bus, train, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to King County International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Orcas Island Airport (ESD) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane ESD - BFI
    2. Take the tram from Rainier Beach to Federal Way Downtowntram tram
    2h 17m
    $67–445

  2. Ferry, shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Orcas Island to Anacortesferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Anacortes Ferry Dock to Seattle, WA - Convention Centershuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Stewart St & 9th Ave to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594 / ...
    5h 51m
    $39–93

  3. Ferry, bus via Mount Vernon

    1. Take the ferry from Orcas Island to Anacortesferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Mount Vernon Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    5h 2m
    $76–127

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Orcas Island to Anacortesferry ferry Orcas Island - Anacortes
    2. Take the train from Mount Vernon Amtrak Station to Tacomatrain train Amtrak Cascades
    5h 54m
    $99–175

  5. Ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Orcas Island to Anacortesferry ferry Orcas Island - Anacortes
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Anacortes Ferry Dock to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus Anacortes Southbound
    5h 50m
    $42–103

  6. Fly to Anacortes, shuttle

    1. Fly from Orcas Island Airport (ESD) to Anacortes (OTS)plane plane ESD - OTS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Anacortes Marina to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    5h 45m
    $61–301

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Orcas Island to Anacortesferry ferry Orcas Island - Anacortes
    2. Take the bus from NAS Whidbey - Gateway Inn to SeaTac Airport - Arrivalsbus bus Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle
    6h 38m
    $88–153

Orcas Island to Tacoma by ferry, shuttle, and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Orcas Island to Tacoma. However, you can fly to King County International Airport (BFI), walk to Swift Ave S & S Willow St, take the line 107 bus to S Henderson St & Martin L King Jr Way S, walk to Rainier Beach, take the vehicle to Federal Way Downtown, walk to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7, then take the line 574 bus to 26th St E & D St E. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Orcas Island to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Anacortes, Mount Vernon Bus Stop, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 5h 2m.

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