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How to get fromPortland to Orcas Islandby bus, shuttle, ferry, train, taxi, plane or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Orcas Island by bus, shuttle, ferry, train, taxi, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, shuttle, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry
    8h 55m
    $65–153

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Orcas Island Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)planePDX - ESD
    9h 31m
    $58–373

  3. Train, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry
    9h
    $66–162

  4. Train, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the taxi from Bellingham Amtrak Station to 10th St and Q Avetaxi
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry
    10h 2m
    $160–409

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planePDX - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry
    8h 18m
    $87–453

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry
    9h 40m
    $120–228

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to King County International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)planePDX - BFI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry
    8h 25m
    $641–946

  8. Train to Bellingham International Airport (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 54m
    $82–495

Portland to Orcas Island by bus, shuttle, and ferry

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Orcas Island, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., San Juan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–250 and the journey takes 5h 54m.

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