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

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Orcas Island by bus, ferry, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    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
    5h 12m
    $27–67

  2. 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
    5h 14m
    $29–83

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    3h 53m
    $58–289

  4. Shuttle, ferry

    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

Seattle, WA to Orcas Island by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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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