Washington State Ferries runs 7 sailings a day from Anacortes to Orcas Island, the first at 05:30 and the last at 20:40. The crossing takes about 1 hour 5 minutes, and an adult ticket is US$18.
Fares as published by the operators, in USD, last checked . Vehicle fares rise in the summer season, and some crossings collect the fare in one direction only — a "No charge" row is the operator's own entry, not a gap.
About this crossing
Every car travelling on or off Orcas, the largest of the San Juan Islands, uses the single state ferry dock at Orcas Village; Eastsound, the main village, is up at the island's north end. WSF recommends a vehicle reservation for any sailing on the Anacortes–San Juan route. Reserved drivers are told to arrive 45 to 60 minutes early and must check in at a tollbooth or with an attendant at least 30 minutes before departure, or lose the space and travel stand-by. WSF says the cut-off exists because loading and unloading at each island is complicated. Our San Juan Islands ferry guide has more on planning the trip.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Island?
Between 55 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour 5 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Anacortes to Orcas Island?
7 departures a day, every day of the week. The first boat leaves at 05:30 and the last at 20:40, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Island?
Washington State Ferries runs this crossing. Tickets are sold by the operator; this site lists the timetable and does not sell them.
How much is the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Island?
An adult ticket is US$18 (Adult (age 19 - 64)). Taking a vehicle starts at US$24.75 (Motorcycle & Senior/Disability Driver / Stowage Fare). Prices as the operator published them on 1 August 2026.
