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How to get fromSanta Ana to Orcas Islandby plane, shuttle, ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane SNA - PAE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    8h 14m
    $207–858

  2. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SNA - SEA
    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
    8h 47m
    $187–543

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    34h 37m
    $308–522

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tacomatrain train
    3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    42h 18m
    $529–1,076

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane LAX - 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
    11h
    $187–761

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Vancouver International Airport, bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane SNA - YVR
    2. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham Airport to Burlington Airporter Officeshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    12h 9m
    $341–1,461

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Orcas Island Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane BUR - ESD
    11h 41m
    $227–1,033

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,098 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Orcas Island, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Ana to Orcas Island. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport (PAE), walk to Paine Field Airport Terminal, take the shuttle to Anacortes Ferry Dock, walk to Anacortes, then take the ferry to Orcas Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Orcas Island via Sacramento Bus Station, SeaTac Airport - Departures, NAS Whidbey - Gateway Inn, and Anacortes in around 34h 37m.

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