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

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Orcas Island by train, shuttle, ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, shuttle, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    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
    8h 54m
    $69–161

  2. Fly to Orcas Island Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane PDX - ESD
    7h 25m
    $58–383

  3. Train, shuttle, ferry via Tacoma

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    9h 26m
    $67–164

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to NAS Whidbey - Gateway Innbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    9h 40m
    $120–224

  5. Train, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland 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
    10h 2m
    $143–277

  6. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane PDX - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    8h 14m
    $92–473

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane PDX - BFI
    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
    8h 18m
    $644–999

  8. Fly to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane PDX - PAE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    8h 11m
    $83–448

  9. Fly to Bellingham International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane PDX - BLI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Burlington Airporter Office to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    8h 16m
    $82–462

Portland to Orcas Island by train, bus, shuttle, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest 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 Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD) 3 times a day.

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