Air Travel:
Land-based Air Service
Kenmore Air offers frequent daily air service from Boeing Field in Seattle, to the San Juan Islands. These convenient thirty-minute flights require advance reservations. You do need to be aware that baggage allowances are fairly minimal, as these are small airplanes, carrying from seven to twelve passengers. Shuttle service is provided between Seatac International airport and Boeing Field, the departure point.
Floatplane Air Service
Kenmore Air, based in Seattle, offers frequent flights to the San Juans from Lake Union. The floatplane trip takes about 45 minutes, and offers low-altitude views you won't soon forget. Luggage is limited on these flights, and reservations are required.
Shuttle Bus from SEATAC Airport to Anacortes Ferry
Island Airporter, based on San Juan Island, offers a daily round trip from Friday Harbor to SEATAC International Airport in Seattle and back to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Monday through Saturday. Reservations are required. Telephone: 360-378-7438. http://www.islandairporter.com
Bellair Charters offers year-round bus service from Seatac International Airport to the Anacortes ferry terminal approximately seven times each day. Once at Anacortes, walk-on ferry boarding is available on the normal San Juan Island runs. This can be a convenient way to visit the islands, or to join another group coming by car. Reservations are suggested.
Driving & Ferries:
Washington State Ferries
A part of the Washington State highway system, the State operates a fleet of large auto/passenger ferries sailing from Anacortes, Washington to the four largest islands within the San Juan Island group. Numerous sailings occur each day. This trip, through placid inland waters, with views of wildlife and the full beauty of the San Juan Islands is regarded as one of the most beautiful available in the lower 48 states.
Ferries operate on a first-come, first-serve basis with no reservations available. It is advisable to be at the Anacortes departure terminal at least one hour prior to sailing times, and during weekend, holiday and the high summer season, substantially more time should be allowed. The Anacortes terminal offers light refreshments, and there is a walking beach nearby. Your visit begins at the terminal, so bring some food and enjoy the party!
Driving & Ferry Resources:
Washington State Ferries - 206.464.6400 - in WA & BC 888.808.7977 - http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/index.cfm
Anacores Ferry Cam - http://www.ferrycam.net/anacortes.shtml
Other passenger only ferry options are available with varying services to the islands:
Victoria-San Juan Cruises operates a passenger ferry service from
Bellingham to
Obstruction
Pass on
Orcas
Island ,
Lopez
Island and
Friday
Harbor on
San Juan
Island during the summer months from mid-May through Labor Day. Call 1-800-443-4552 for reservations or additional information or visit their website at www.whales.com
Victoria Express operates a passenger ferry service from
Port Angeles to
Victoria which continues on to
Friday
Harbor , returning back to
Port Angeles via the same route during the summer months from late May through Labor Day. Call 1-360-452-8088 for reservations or additional information or visit their website at www.victoriaexpress.com
Victoria Clipper – Take a ride on one of the high-speed Victoria Clipper catamarans for a quick and easy passenger ferry ride to
Friday
Harbor in the
San Juan Islands . This service operates from late April through the end of September. Call 800-888-2535 or visit their website at www.victoriaclipper.com
Getting Around on the Islands
A public bus operates on Orcas with a route that stops at Rosario Resort, the Cascade Harbor Inn at Discovery House, as well as
Eastsound
Village,
Moran
State Park , Orcas Airport, the Golf Course, and the Orcas Island Ferry Terminal. For more information on the bus system check www.orcasislandshuttle.com or email@orcasislandshuttle.com.
On San Juan Island, San Juan Transit operates a transit service, tours, charters and other fun activities. Destinations include Roche Harbor Village, Whale Watch Park, the Lavender Farm, Snug Harbor, Wescott Bay Sculpture Park, English Camp, an Alpaca Ranch, San Juan County Park, Lakedale Resort and other major points of interest. For a schedule click here.
There are taxi services available on all three islands:
Lopez Cab Courier 360-468-2227,
Orcas Island Taxi 360-376-8294,
and on three services on San Juan Island:
Bob's Taxi 360-378-6777,
Island Tours and Taxi 360-378-4453 and
San Juan Taxi 360-378-3550
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