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How to get fromPort Townsend to Orcas Islandby ferry, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Townsend to Orcas Island by ferry, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Ferry, line 6 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupevilleferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from SR 20 at Coupeville Ferry Terminal to Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Drbus bus 6 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    7h 20m
    $17–66

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Port Townsend to Anacortescar car
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
    5h 5m
    $44–86

  3. Drive, shuttle to Bellingham International Airport

    1. Drive from Port Townsend to Stanwood, WAcar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Stanwood, WA to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    5h 40m
    $68–287

  4. Drive, ferry via Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Dr

    1. Drive from Port Townsend to Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Drcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
    8h 11m
    $47–92

  5. Ferry, line 6 bus to Anacortes, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupevilleferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from SR 20 at Coupeville Ferry Terminal to Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Drbus bus
    3. Fly from Anacortes (OTS) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane OTS - ESD
    7h 14m
    $36–271

Port Townsend to Orcas Island by ferry and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Townsend to Orcas Island. However, you can take the ferry to Coupeville, walk to SR 20 at Coupeville Ferry Terminal, take the line 6 bus to Harbor Station Transfer Center Bayshore Dr, 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 a vehicle from Port Townsend to Orcas Island via Anacortes in around 5h 5m.

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