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How to get fromTacoma to Orcas Islandby bus, shuttle, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Orcas Island by bus, shuttle, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, shuttle, ferry via Seattle

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    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Howell St & 9th Avebus bus 594 / ...
    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
    6h 23m
    $39–98

  2. Train, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Bellingham Amtrak Station to 10th St and Q Avetaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    7h 27m
    $192–293

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Universitybus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    5h 37m
    $63–333

  4. Bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma, WA - Ben Dew Clubhouse 6th and Pearl to SeaTac Airport, WAbus bus
    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
    7h 30m
    $67–133

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus bus Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
    7h 13m
    $88–158

Tacoma to Orcas Island by bus, shuttle, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Tacoma to Orcas Island. However, you can take the bus to Howell St & 9th Ave, walk to Seattle, WA - Convention Center, take the shuttle to Anacortes Ferry Dock, walk to Anacortes, then take the ferry to Orcas Island. Alternatively, you can 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.

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