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

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There are 9 ways to get from Salem to Orcas Island by bus, shuttle, ferry, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, shuttle, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    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
    10h 30m
    $72–154

  2. Bus, fly to Orcas Island Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane PDX - ESD
    7h 58m
    $46–291

  3. Train, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the train from Salem 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
    10h 49m
    $112–244

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    11h 12m
    $118–204

  5. Train, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Salem to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bellingham Amtrak Station to 10th St and Q Avetaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    12h 33m
    $222–392

  6. Bus, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    9h 1m
    $175–441

  7. Bus, fly to King County International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    9h 7m
    $798–1,717

  8. Bus, fly to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PDX - PAE
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    8h 42m
    $315–586

  9. Bus, fly to Bellingham International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane PDX - BLI
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    9h 9m
    $210–604

Salem to Orcas Island by bus, shuttle, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 323.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Salem to Orcas Island. However, you can take the bus to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, 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 train from Salem to Orcas Island via Seattle, 4th Ave S & S Jackson St, Pike St & Convention Pl, Seattle, WA - Convention Center, Anacortes Ferry Dock, and Anacortes in around 10h 49m.

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