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How to get fromSwartz Bay to Orcas Islandby busferry, train, taxi, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Swartz Bay to Orcas Island by busferry, train, taxi, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus and ferry, train, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Swartz Bay to Vancouverbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Vancouver 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
    10h 5m
    $150–284

  2. Ferry, bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Victoria to Port Angelesferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center to Poly Clinic Madisonbus bus
    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
    13h 31m
    $108–177

Swartz Bay to Orcas Island by bus, foot, ferry, and shuttle

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration13h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Swartz Bay, BC, Canada and Orcas Island, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Swartz Bay to Orcas Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Vancouver, walk to Vancouver, take the train to Bellingham Amtrak Station, take the taxi to 10th St and Q Ave, take the line 410 bus to WA State Ferry, walk to Anacortes, then take the ferry to Orcas Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd to Orcas Island via Legislature Exch, Victoria, Port Angeles, Port Angeles Gateway Transit Center, Poly Clinic Madison, Seattle, WA - Convention Center, Anacortes Ferry Dock, and Anacortes in around 13h 31m.

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