Ferry crossing
Washington State Ferries runs 4 to 5 sailings a day from Orcas Island to Friday Harbor (San Juan Island), the first at 07:25 and the last at 20:15. The crossing takes between 50 minutes and 1 hour 25 minutes, depending on the sailing.
Sailing times
As published by the operators. Times shift with the season and are suspended in heavy weather — confirm at the terminal before you travel.
From Washington State Ferries's published timetable, which runs until . The next one starts , and the page switches to it that day.
34 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:25 | 08:15 | Daily | 50m |
| 10:10 | 11:00 | Daily | 50m |
| 12:35 | 14:00 | Daily | 1h 25m |
| 16:00 | 17:25 | Mon–Sat | 1h 25m |
| 19:00 | 20:25 | Fri | 1h 25m |
| 20:15 | 21:05 | Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun | 50m |
Published fares
Every vehicle fare the operators publish on this crossing.
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle & Driver / Stowage Fare | Washington State Ferries | US$11.85 |
| Motorcycle & Senior/Disability Driver / Stowage Fare | Washington State Ferries | US$11.85 |
| Vehicle U14' (less than 168") & Sr/Disability Driver | Washington State Ferries | US$29 |
| Vehicle Under 14' (less than 168") & Driver | Washington State Ferries | US$29 |
| Vehicle U22' (standard veh) & Sr/Disability Driver | Washington State Ferries | US$41.05 |
| Vehicle Under 22' (standard veh) & Driver | Washington State Ferries | US$41.05 |
| Vehicle Under 30' Under 7'2 in. | Washington State Ferries | US$61.10 |
| Vehicle Under 30' Over 7'2 in. | Washington State Ferries | US$121.15 |
| Vehicle Under 40' | Washington State Ferries | US$161.20 |
| Vehicle Under 50' | Washington State Ferries | US$201.25 |
| Vehicle Under 60' | Washington State Ferries | US$241.30 |
| Vehicle Under 70' | Washington State Ferries | US$281.35 |
| Vehicle Under 80' | Washington State Ferries | US$321.40 |
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.
A kiosk in the Orcas terminal sells the inter-island vehicle ticket needed on this westbound leg, and it can also be bought online beforehand; motorcyclists without one pay at the upper-lot tollbooth. At Orcas, bikes can skip the car queue and roll down to the holding lanes on the lower dock, and WSF asks riders to be there 20 minutes before departure. The boat berths on Front Street in Friday Harbor.
Before you sail
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.