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

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

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  1. Train, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Vancouver 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
    6h 11m
    $139–217

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    4h 33m
    $54–255

  3. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Bellingham Bus Stop to 10th St and Q Avetaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    6h 45m
    $128–193

  4. Bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle, WA - Convention centrebus bus
    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
    10h 20m
    $77–136

Vancouver to Orcas Island by bus, shuttle, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 113.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

Quick Shuttle operates a bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airport 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–30 and the journey takes 2h.

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