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How to get fromSeattle, WA to Orcas Islandby bus, ferry, train, shuttle, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
    6h 2m

  2. Shuttle, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus Anacortes Northbound
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
    5h 26m
    $39–98

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
    6h 4m
    $49–103

  4. Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    3h 53m
    $60–309

  5. Shuttle to Anacortes, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Anacortes Marinashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Anacortes (OTS) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane OTS - ESD
    5h 19m
    $58–323

Anacortes (OTS) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

BellAir Airporter Shuttle operates a shuttle from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airport 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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