Getting to Orcas Island
The ferry departs from Anacortes, WA and arrives at Orcas Island.
Ferry Operator
Washington State Ferries
Route
Anacortes → Orcas Island
Trip Duration
Approx. 55-75 minutes (varies by stops)
Operating Hours
Reservations recommended – The San Juan Islands ferries can book up, especially on weekends.
Arrive early – Plan to be at the Anacortes terminal at least 60 minutes before departure.
Walk-on option – If you’re not bringing a car, walk-on passengers don’t need reservations.
HELPFUL LINKS
Washington State Ferries – Official Schedule & Reservations
https://wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce – Getting Here
https://orcasislandchamber.com/getting-here/
AIRPORTS
Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)
This is the closest International Aiport. Rent a car and drive to the ferry in Anacortes. Plan on 2 hours to take into account Seattle traffic.
Note: See details on the site for the option of flying into Seattle and then Boeing field to take a small plane right into Eastsound, on Orcas. There is also a car rental on Orcas and they bring the car right to the Eastsound airport for you.
Paine Field in Everett, WA
Instead of Seattle, you might consider flying into Paine Field, a small airport in Everett, WA. You can rent a car from there and drive to the ferry landing in Anacortes. Plan travel time of about 90 minutes.