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

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

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  1. Bus, shuttle, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    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 55m
    $63–151

  2. Fly to Orcas Island Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane PDX - ESD
    7h 2m
    $38–253

  3. Train, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    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
    10h 36m
    $86–209

  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 37m
    $109–201

  5. 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 13m
    $172–428

  6. 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 25m
    $312–481

  7. 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
    7h 54m
    $322–573

  8. 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 21m
    $207–591

Portland to Orcas Island by bus, shuttle, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 276.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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) twice daily.

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