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Friday Harbor (San Juan Island)

From Friday Harbor (San Juan Island), ferries sail to Lopez Island, Anacortes and Orcas Island and 1 other port: 194 sailings a week on 1 line. The busiest crossing is to Lopez Island, 69 a week.

About the terminal

Every crossing leaving this harbour is listed without a fare. Washington State Ferries takes payment at Anacortes on the westbound run, and the island legs beyond it are covered by that one transaction, which makes moving around the group simple once you have arrived. Shaw, Orcas and Lopez all lie under an hour away, while the mainland crossing takes 70 minutes. The town is the seat of San Juan County and the only incorporated one in the islands, and vehicle space on the Anacortes sailing can be reserved ahead.

Ferries from Friday Harbor (San Juan Island): common questions

Where can you go by ferry from Friday Harbor (San Juan Island)?
4 crossings leave Friday Harbor (San Juan Island) on the current timetables: to Lopez Island (69 a week), Anacortes (57 a week), Orcas Island (34 a week) and Shaw Island (34 a week).
How many ferries leave Friday Harbor (San Juan Island) a day?
Between 26 and 28, depending on the day of the week. The first departure of the day is at 05:40, to Lopez Island, and the last at 22:05, to Anacortes, local time.
Which ferry companies sail from Friday Harbor (San Juan Island)?
Washington State Ferries runs every departure listed from Friday Harbor (San Juan Island).