Orcas Island has long been a favorite destination for generations of vacation seekers. The northernmost stop for the Washington State Ferry in the San Juan Islands, Orcas Island has 57 square miles of mountain vistas, wooded trails, winding roads, and 125 miles of saltwater shoreline. Located about 80 miles northwest of Seattle, Orcas Island is easily accessible by car, ferry, airplane, bus and private boat.

How to get there

The easiest way to reach Orcas Island is via ferry boat from Anacortes. Getting a spot on the ferry with your car may require a wait, so be sure to arrive early, bring some snacks and a good book. Allow at least an extra hour before boarding!
By car, travel North on I-5 from Seattle (or South on I-5 from Vancouver), take Exit 230 (Burlington/ Anacortes) and go West on Highway 20 into Anacortes. Follow the signs to the ferry terminal. From either Seattle or Vancouver the trip takes about 2 hours. There is also direct ferry service from Victoria, B.C.

Washington State Ferry Information: (206) 464-6400
Anacortes Ferry Terminal (360) 239-8166
Orcas Island Ferry Terminal (360) 376-2134

By plane: daily flights are available from Seattle. For more information contact Eastsound Airport at (360) 376-4176.

By bus or passenger ferry: the Shuttle Express ferry from Bellingham runs once a day, out to Orcas around 9 AM and back to Bellingham around 5 PM. There is no car transport on the Bellingham ferry service, so one should have pre-arranged transportation on Orcas. Bellingham ferry reservations are strongly recommended. Call (888) 373-8522 for more information.
Orcas Center is in Eastsound, and is a 25 minute drive from the Orcas ferry landing.

Accommodation

Orcas Island does not have any franchise hotels or motels but the choice of resorts, hotels, inns, and Bed and Breakfasts is staggering. The hotline for last-minute accommodation arrangements on Orcas Island is (360) 376-8888. For more information about all aspects of Orcas Island check the Chamber of Commerce website, or call (360)376-2273. You can also visit www.orcas-lodging.com  and www.travelsanjuans.com or a list of Orcas hotels and B&B's. Make your lodging reservations soon, as the island is always a tourist magnet over Labor Day weekend!

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