Ferry crossing
Orcas Island to Shaw Island
Washington State Ferries runs 6 to 7 sailings a day from Orcas Island to Shaw Island, the first at 07:05 and the last at 22:45. The crossing takes between 10 minutes and 15 minutes, depending on the sailing, and no fare is charged in this direction.
Sailing times
Orcas Island to Shaw Island timetable
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.
Sailing on
48 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:05 | 07:20 | Daily | 15m |
| 08:50 | 09:05 | Daily | 15m |
| 12:15 | 12:30 | Daily | 15m |
| 16:00 | 16:15 | Mon–Sat | 15m |
| 17:25 | 17:40 | Daily | 15m |
| 19:00 | 19:15 | Daily | 15m |
| 22:45 | 22:55 | Daily | 10m |
Published fares
What it costs
Every vehicle fare the operators publish on this crossing.
Vehicles
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle & Driver / Stowage Fare | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Motorcycle & Senior/Disability Driver / Stowage Fare | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle U14' (less than 168") & Sr/Disability Driver | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle U22' (standard veh) & Sr/Disability Driver | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 14' (less than 168") & Driver | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 22' (standard veh) & Driver | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 30' Over 7'2 in. | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 30' Under 7'2 in. | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 40' | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 50' | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 60' | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 70' | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 80' | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
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.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Orcas Island to Shaw Island?
About 15 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Orcas Island to Shaw Island?
Between 6 and 7 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The first boat leaves at 07:05 and the last at 22:45, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Orcas Island to Shaw 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 Orcas Island to Shaw Island?
Vehicles travel without a fare in this direction. Prices as the operator published them on 1 August 2026.
Before you sail
Reading for this crossing
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.