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How to get fromTacoma to San Juan Islandby bus, ferry, train, taxi, shuttle, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus bus Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harborferry ferry Anacortes - Friday Harbor
    7h 19m
    $89–158

  2. Shuttle, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus Anacortes Northbound
    2. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harborferry ferry Anacortes - Friday Harbor
    6h 37m
    $43–108

  3. 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 Friday Harborferry ferry
    7h 32m
    $163–269

  4. Shuttle to Anacortes, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes Marinashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Anacortes (OTS) to Roche Harbor (RCE)plane plane OTS - RCE
    5h 49m
    $62–313

  5. Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Roche Harbor (RCE)plane plane BLI - RCE
    6h
    $63–293

Tacoma to San Juan Island by bus, shuttle, and ferry

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Tacoma to San Juan Island. However, you can take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, take the bus to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Inn, take the taxi to Anacortes, then take the ferry to Friday Harbor. 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 Friday Harbor.

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