There are so many exciting, romantic and simple ways to get to San Juan Island. The one you choose
will largely depend on where you are coming from and how much time and money you want to spend.

The most common way to arrive on San Juan Island, Washington is via the Washington State Ferry
system from Anacortes, Washington.

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• Anacortes, Washington is a roughly 90-minute drive either north from Seattle, WA or south
  from Vancouver, B.C.

• Directions: From Interstate 5, take exit 230 following signs to Highway 20 West through
  Anacortes to the San Juan Island ferries.

• Ferries travel between Friday Harbor and Anacortes, Washington multiple times per day all year.

• The round-trip prices are quite reasonable considering the service provided.

• The ride is gorgeous. Vacation starts once you’re on board.

• In peak season, be sure to follow ferry system recommendations for how early to arrive, as
  reservations are not taken.  This usually means getting to the dock 90 minutes before your summer
  departure.

• Earthbox San Juan Island motel & spa and Bird Rock Hotel San Juan Island are both within easy
  walking distance of the San Juan Island ferry landing.

• Earthbox San Juan Island motel & spa offers a courtesy van by prior arrangement.

The San Juan Islands really lend themselves to air travel, if the cost works within your budget. It saves a
lot of time, and it’s more affordable than you might think. Seattle to Friday Harbor is a beautiful 30-minute
flight, easily accessible from anywhere in Seattle, including Sea-Tac airport. If you are flying into Seattle, it’s
definitely easier than renting a car and driving to the ferries.

• Kenmore Air offers several daily scheduled, non-stop flights between Friday Harbor and
  Seattle in all-weather, turbo-prop, Cessna Caravans.

• Kenmore Air also flies sea planes off the waters of Lake Union and north Lake Washington in Seattle
  to Friday Harbor, and offers van shuttles to and from Sea-Tac Airport to and from their
  nearby departure areas.

• San Juan Airlines provides a cost-effective and efficient way to arrive on San Juan Island from Anacortes
  and Bellingham, Washington and Victoria B.C.

• Westwind Aviation offers quality charter and flight instruction services throughout the Pacific Northwest.

• If you arrive on San Juan Island by plane, stay at Earthbox San Juan Island motel & spa and request
  a courtesy shuttle from the Friday Harbor airport, ferry or sea plane dock, available by prior arrangement.

Cars are handy to have around if you’re going to be on the island for more than a couple of days. On the
other hand, parking can be difficult, unless you’re staying at Earthbox San Juan Island motel and spa. If
you’re staying in town you won’t really need wheels.

• Driving Directions: From Seattle, Washington take I-5 North, or from Vancouver, B.C. take I-5
  South, to Exit 230 for Highway 20W to Anacortes, Washington and the San Juan Island ferries. Follow
  Highway 20 approximately 20 miles west, into Anacortes. Follow signs to the ferries, turning left at the
  stop light in front of the Safeway grocery. Proceed another 3 miles to the terminal. View Maps.

• If you want to leave your car behind without sacrificing convenience, rental cars are available in
  Friday Harbor at M&W Auto Rentals.

• Long-term parking at the Anacortes ferry terminal is inexpensive, safe and plentiful.

• The Airporter Shuttle runs a bus from Sea-Tac Airport and other Seattle and Puget Sound locations
  to the Anacortes ferry terminal.

• You can rent a car at Seattle’s Sea-Tac Airport and drive roughly 90 minutes north to the San Juan
  Island ferries in Anacortes.

For decades small and medium-sized passenger-only ferries have provided an essential link between
local island communities. If you want to extend the reach of your vacation without a car, one of the island
commuter sailings might be just the connection you’re looking for.

• From Seattle, WA The Victoria Clipper passenger ferry departs once daily in season direct to and
  from Friday Harbor.

• From Victoria BC, Canada, The Victoria Express offers direct passenger ferry service once daily
  to and from Friday Harbor.

• From Port Townsend, Washington and the Olympic Peninsula, The Puget Sound Express operates
  a passenger ferry to Friday Harbor seasonally.

• From Bellingham, Washington Victoria San Juan Cruises and Island Adventures Whale Watching
  operate passenger ferries seasonally with stops at Friday Harbor and some lesser-known islands.

• Many San Juan Island visitors want to include a trip to nearby Victoria B.C. The only way to make
  it a day trip is to fly with Westwind Aviation, as the boats make only one trip per day.

• Westwind Aviation provides a reasonably well-priced and convenient way to get to Victoria B.C. from
  San Juan Island by charter air service.

• The Washington State Ferry departs once daily between Friday Harbor and Sidney B.C. (30 minutes
  from Victoria), seasonally. Reservations are recommended westbound, and eastbound reservations are not offered.
  Call 800-84-FERRY for recorded schedule information.

• The Victoria Express offers direct passenger ferry service once daily in season between Friday Harbor
  and Victoria BC, Canada.

• The Grayline Bus provides inexpensive van transportation between downtown Victoria, the Victoria
  airport and the Sydney ferry terminal. Call 800-426-7532.