You can travel to Orcas Island
either by plane, boat or by ferry. The Washington State Ferry System
serves Orcas Island from the mainland terminal in Anacortes several
times a day. By car, the drive from Seattle to the Anacortes ferry
terminal takes about 2 hours. Take I-5 north to the Highway 20 exit just
north of Mt. Vernon. Take Highway 20 west, following the signs through
Anacortes to the San Juan Islands Ferry Terminal.
In the summer, make sure you allow yourself plenty of travel time. Plan
to be at the terminal a minimum of 2 hours prior to the scheduled
sailing. There is always the possibility of an overload. Washington
State Ferries do not accept reservations, except for travel to Sydney,
British Columbia. You can call the Washington State Ferries at
(800)843-3779 for current schedules and advice on when to arrive for
your planned sailing. Visit the
Ferries
for detailed information and schedules.
San Juan Airlines departs from Boeing Field, near SeaTac airport and
arrives in Eastsound, Orcas Island several times daily. Kenmore Air
Seaplanes depart from Lake Union, in Seattle, and flies to West Sound,
Rosario Resort and Deer Harbor. Taxi service, car rentals, and a summer
bus line are available on Orcas Island. Be sure to have your local
transportation arranged prior to your arrival.
TRANSPORTATION
Airporter Shuttle
http://www.airporter.com/
866.235.5247
Runs 10 round trips daily from SeaTac Airport to Marysville, Arlington,
Smokey Point, Stanwood, Mount Vernon, Bellingham, the Alaska Ferry,
Ferndale, Blaine, LaConner, Anacortes, San Juan Ferries, Oak Harbor, and
Whidbey NAS.
Kenmore Air Seaplanes
http://www.kenmoreair.com/
800.543.9595
The easy connection to Orcas Island is by Kenmore Air Seaplane from
Seattle. Several daily scheduled flights from downtown and north Seattle
to Rosario Resort, Deer Harbor and Westsound. Flight and lodging
packages available.
Mosquito Fleet
http://www.whalewatching.com/
800.325.ORCA (6722)
Mosquito Fleet is the leading Wildlife Adventure Company in Washington
State, operating naturalist-guided Orca whale watching tours in the San
Juan Islands, Puget Sound, and Seattle, areas. Passenger Only Ferry
Service.
Northwest Seaplanes
http://www.nwseaplanes.com/
800.690.0086
Scheduled flights available daily from Seattle to Deer Harbor, Rosario,
and Westsound. Conveniently located on the southend of Lake Washington,
minutes from Seattle's Eastside, the Southend and SeaTac International
Airport. Ground transportation available to SeaTac.
Rose Air
http://www.roseair.com/
503.675.ROSE (7673)
Personalized air charter service with non-stop flights from the Portland
(OR) area to the San Juan Islands. Fly/Lodge/Drive packages available
with Rose Arbor Cottage.
San Juan Airlines
http://www.sanjuanairlines.com/
800.690.0086
Combining over 30 years of experience flying the skies over the
Northwest and Canada, your San Juan Airlines offers quality air service
at an affordable price.
Susies Moped Rentals
http://www.susiesmopeds.com/
800.532.0087
Explore the islands with Susies Mopeds, an island tradition since 1986.
Let our professional & friendly staff help you rent the right moped,
scootcar or convertible SUV. Hourly and daily rates. Three convenient
locations. Call for reservations.
Victoria Clipper
http://www.victoriaclipper.com/
800.888.2535
Depart Pier 69 in downtown Seattle for a scenic cruise to the San Juan
Island archipelago. Passenger only ferry from Seattle or Victoria to
Friday Harbor.
Washington State Ferries
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/
888.808.7977
Washington State Ferries is the largest ferry system in the United
States, serving eight counties within Washington and the Province of
British Columbia in Canada. Our existing system has 10 routes and 20
terminals that are served by 29 vessels. Autos and Passengers from
Anacortes or Sidney BC Directions to Anacortes: I-5 to
Burlington/Anacortes-San Juan Ferry Exit (230); then west on Hwy. 20 to
Anacortes and Ferry Dock.
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