There are 5 ways to get from Edmonds to Orcas Island by train, ferry, shuttle, train (Amtrak), plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Edmonds to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
- Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
5h 38m$25–88Shuttle, ferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal to Anacortes Ferry DockAnacortes Northbound
- Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry Anacortes - Orcas Island
6h 53m$34–96Train to Bellingham International Airport (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Edmonds to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 38m$48–301Train to Anacortes, fly
- Take the train from Edmonds to Mount Vernon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Anacortes (OTS) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane OTS - ESD
5h 37m$45–313Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Lynnwood City Center to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane SEA - ESD
6h 46m$38–260
Edmonds to Orcas Island by train, bus, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edmonds to Orcas Island is to train and ferry which costs $25 - $90 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Edmonds to Orcas Island is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $310.
The distance between Edmonds and Orcas Island is 89 miles.
The best way to get from Edmonds to Orcas Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 38m and costs $25 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Edmonds to Orcas Island, including transfers.
There are 92+ hotels available in Orcas Island.
What companies run services between Edmonds, WA, USA and Orcas Island, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Edmonds to Bellingham Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $17–50 and the journey takes 1h 38m.
- Website
- sanjuanairlines.com
Flights from Anacortes to Orcas Island Airport via Blakely Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $29–260
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Orcas Island Airport via Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Orcas Island Airport via Bellingham International Airport, Blakely Island
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Edmonds to Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Edmonds to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Lynnwood City Center to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- shuttle@airporter.com
- Website
- airporter.com
Shuttle from Paine Field Airport Terminal to Anacortes Ferry Dock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Schedules at
- airporter.com
- Phone
- +1 360 705 7000
- Website
- wsdot.wa.gov
Ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Schedules at
- wsdot.wa.gov
- Passenger
- $9–17
- Vehicle & Driver
- $27–35
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide












