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How to get fromPortland to Orcasby plane, bus, ferry, train, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Orcas by plane, bus, ferry, train, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Orcas Island Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane PDX - ESD
    5h 27m
    $171–788

  2. Bus, shuttle, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tacomabus 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
    10h 11m
    $65–142

  3. 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 32m
    $111–198

  4. 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
    $146–265

  5. Fly Portland International Airport 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 15m
    $182–428

  6. Fly Portland International Airport 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 30m
    $322–481

  7. Fly Portland International Airport 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 44m
    $172–833

  8. Fly Portland International Airport 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 20m
    $157–851

  9. Train to Bellingham International Airport (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $209–537

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Orcas, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and San Juan Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 5h 54m.

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