Washington, United States
Ferries from Orcas Island
Orcas Island (Washington, United States) has 8 ferry routes to 4 destinations, operated by Washington State Ferries. You can sail from Orcas Island to Anacortes, Friday Harbor, Lopez Island and Shaw Island. Crossing times and timetables for each route are listed below.
- 8
- Routes
- 4
- Destinations
- 1
- Operators
Routes & timetables
What ferry routes connect Orcas Island?
8 crossings with live schedules — each card opens its full timetable.
8 routes
Orcas Island to Shaw Island
- Fastest crossing
- 10m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Shaw Island to Orcas Island
- Fastest crossing
- 10m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Lopez Island to Orcas Island
- Fastest crossing
- 20m
- Operators
- 1 operator
See schedule
Orcas Island to Lopez Island
- Fastest crossing
- 20m
- Operators
- 1 operator
See schedule
Orcas Island to Friday Harbor
- Fastest crossing
- 50m
- Operators
- 1 operator
See schedule
Anacortes to Orcas Island
- Fastest crossing
- 55m
- Operators
- 1 operator
See schedule
Friday Harbor to Orcas Island
- Fastest crossing
- 55m
- Operators
- 1 operator
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Orcas Island to Anacortes
- Fastest crossing
- 55m
- Operators
- 1 operator
See schedule
Timetable
Ferry departures from Orcas Island
49 scheduled sailings leaving Orcas Island, across every route. Times are local.
| Departs | Arrives | To | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:50 | 08:20 | Anacortes | 1h 30m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 06:50 | 07:05 | Shaw Island | 15m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 06:50 | 07:35 | Lopez Island | 45m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 07:05 | 07:20 | Shaw Island | 15m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 07:05 | 07:50 | Lopez Island | 45m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 07:05 | 08:35 | Anacortes | 1h 30m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 07:25 | 08:15 | Friday Harbor | 50m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 07:40 | 08:30 | Friday Harbor | 50m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 08:50 | 10:00 | Anacortes | 1h 10m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 08:50 | 09:05 | Shaw Island | 15m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 08:55 | 10:05 | Anacortes | 1h 10m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 08:55 | 09:10 | Shaw Island | 15m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 09:45 | 11:10 | Friday Harbor | 1h 25m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 09:45 | 10:00 | Shaw Island | 15m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 09:45 | 10:20 | Lopez Island | 35m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 10:10 | 11:00 | Friday Harbor | 50m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 11:50 | 12:20 | Lopez Island | 30m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 11:50 | 13:05 | Anacortes | 1h 15m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 12:15 | 12:30 | Shaw Island | 15m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 12:15 | 13:25 | Anacortes | 1h 10m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 12:35 | 14:00 | Friday Harbor | 1h 25m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 12:35 | 12:55 | Lopez Island | 20m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 12:50 | 13:05 | Shaw Island | 15m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 12:50 | 13:25 | Lopez Island | 35m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 12:50 | 14:15 | Friday Harbor | 1h 25m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 13:30 | 14:45 | Anacortes | 1h 15m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 13:30 | 14:00 | Lopez Island | 30m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 14:20 | 15:15 | Anacortes | 55m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 16:00 | 17:25 | Friday Harbor | 1h 25m | Washington State Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 16:00 | 16:35 | Lopez Island | 35m | Washington State Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 16:00 | 16:15 | Shaw Island | 15m | Washington State Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 16:05 | 16:40 | Lopez Island | 35m | Washington State Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 16:05 | 16:20 | Shaw Island | 15m | Washington State Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 16:05 | 17:30 | Friday Harbor | 1h 25m | Washington State Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 16:35 | 16:50 | Shaw Island | 15m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 16:35 | 17:45 | Anacortes | 1h 10m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 17:25 | 17:40 | Shaw Island | 15m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 17:25 | 18:35 | Anacortes | 1h 10m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 19:00 | 19:35 | Lopez Island | 35m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 19:00 | 19:15 | Shaw Island | 15m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 19:00 | 20:25 | Friday Harbor | 1h 25m | Washington State Ferries | Fri |
| 19:30 | 20:25 | Anacortes | 55m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 20:15 | 21:05 | Friday Harbor | 50m | Washington State Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| 20:25 | 21:15 | Friday Harbor | 50m | Washington State Ferries | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| 21:25 | 22:20 | Anacortes | 55m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 21:55 | 22:50 | Anacortes | 55m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 22:45 | 22:55 | Shaw Island | 10m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 22:45 | 00:05 | Anacortes | 1h 20m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 22:45 | 23:20 | Lopez Island | 35m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
Network
Where does Orcas Island connect?
Ports connected
Operators
Location
Where is Orcas Island?
- Region
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 48.598° N, 122.944° W
- Shortest crossing
- 10m
Plan your trip
The day at Orcas Island
First 06:50
Last 22:45
Busiest 16:00–17:00
15 of 24 hours served
Nothing sails outside 06:50–22:45, so a day trip has to fit inside that window; the last departure is the last one. 196 scheduled departures in total.
About
About Orcas Island
Orcas Landing sits at the bottom of a horseshoe-shaped island, and it is nowhere near most of what people come to Orcas for. Eastsound, the main village, is a fifteen-minute drive north — and the terminal has no bus waiting for the boats in the way a mainland terminal would.
Where the ferries go
- Anacortes on the mainland — about 55 minutes, 14 sailings.
- Shaw Island — about 10 minutes, 13 sailings.
- Lopez Island — about 20 minutes, 11 sailings.
- Friday Harbor — about 50 minutes, 11 sailings.
99 active sailings, operated by Washington State Ferries.
⚠ The ten-minute hop to Shaw is the useful one
Shaw Island is ten minutes away and takes 13 of this terminal's sailings — more than Lopez or Friday Harbor. For island-hopping within the San Juans, Orcas is better connected to its immediate neighbour than to the archipelago's main town.
Plan hops around the interisland pattern rather than assuming everything routes through Friday Harbor.
Arriving without a car
Orcas Landing has a hotel, a store and a handful of buildings. Eastsound is fifteen minutes away by road; Moran State Park and Mount Constitution, the high point of the San Juans at about 734 m, are further still.
A summer shuttle operates and taxis exist, but neither is guaranteed to meet a given sailing. If you are walking on, arrange onward transport in advance.
The island
Orcas is the largest of the San Juans by area and the most vertical — two lobes joined by a narrow isthmus at Eastsound, with the state park filling the eastern one. It is quieter than San Juan Island and considerably harder to get around without a vehicle.
Season
Summer reservations for vehicles go early. Winter service is thinner and the island reverts to its residents.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a ferry to from Orcas Island?
From Orcas Island you can take a ferry to Anacortes, Friday Harbor, Lopez Island and Shaw Island. Each route page shows the crossing time and timetable.
Which ferry companies operate from Orcas Island?
Ferries from Orcas Island are run by Washington State Ferries. Open an operator page for its fleet, routes and contact details.
How many ferry routes serve Orcas Island?
Orcas Island is served by 8 ferry routes connecting 4 ports. Timetables can change seasonally, so confirm with the operator before travelling.
Where is Orcas Island ferry port located?
Orcas Island is in Washington, United States (around 48.598, -122.944). See the map on this page for its exact location.
How do I get to Orcas Island ferry terminal?
Arrive at Orcas Island well before departure — typically 30–60 minutes ahead for foot passengers and longer if you are travelling with a vehicle. Check local bus, train or taxi connections to the terminal and confirm the exact boarding point with your operator.
What are the most popular ferries from Orcas Island?
Popular crossings from Orcas Island include Anacortes, Friday Harbor and Lopez Island. Browse the full list below for crossing times and live timetables.
Do ferries from Orcas Island carry cars?
Vehicle capacity varies by route and vessel. Check the individual route page and confirm with the operator before travelling with a car.
When should I book a ferry from Orcas Island?
For peak season and any sailing with a vehicle, book as early as possible. Off-peak foot-passenger fares are usually more flexible. Always confirm the latest timetable before travelling.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated Aug 9, 2026.
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