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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Orcas Island by plane, bus, ferry, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Orcas Island Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane SBA - ESD
    11h 41m
    $76–362

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    34h 17m
    $268–441

  3. Train, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara 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
    36h 52m
    $367–896

  4. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SBA - 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
    10h 13m
    $190–537

  5. Fly to Bellingham International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane SBA - BLI
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    12h 35m
    $90–430

Santa Barbara to Orcas Island by train, tram, shuttle, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,008.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 41m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., San Juan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD) 3 times a day.

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