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Boats leave daily from Anacortes to Lopez island, shaw island, lopez island and friday harbor,
on san juan island.
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Approx Vehicle Space, Terminal, Wait Time & Camera Info
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Frequently Asked Questions
about traveling to the San Juan Islands on a Washington State Ferry
Do I need to take a ferry to reach the San Juan Islands?
If the ferry terminal in Anacortes is the gateway to the San Juan Islands then the Washington State Ferries are the highway that leads you through. Ferry boats provide car and passenger transport to the four major islands of San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and
Shaw.
Are the ferries a hassle?
Ferry travel gives the San Juan Islands a different pace and is a great place to unwind after long trips on the mainland. The journey through the islands, usually taking between thirty and forty minutes, shows off the natural beauty of the islands and provides many opportunities to observe local wildlife.
Is there a schedule for sailings?
The Ferry sailing schedules change seasonally, with new schedule brochures becoming available on the ferries and at the various terminals between 10 and 14 days before the change. Current schedules can also be viewed online.
I don’t need to bring a car, can I walk on?
All ferries take walk-on passengers with every sailing and reservations are not required for walk-ons. Bicyclists are also permitted and load when instructed via the vehicle loading ramps. All vessels include spacious passenger cabins with restrooms and vending machines.
What are the costs for ferry travel?
Travel fares change seasonally and vary among the different islands. All tickets purchased at Anacortes are Round Trip and fares are calculated based on the size of the vehicle and number of passengers. Detailed information on current ferry fares for vehicles and walk-on passengers can be found here.
It sounds popular, can I reserve a space?
As of January 5, 2015 Washington State Ferries incorporated a Reservation system for car transport from Anacortes to the San Juan Islands and from Orcas and San Juan Island to Anacortes. Reservations for each sailing can be made up to two months in advance with a certain percentage of the car space being made available in tiers. Reservations can be purchased online at the WSDOT website or by phone at 1-888-808-7977 for Stateside callers and 206-464-6400 for callers from Out of State.
Reservation customers are given priority in loading and they can change or cancel their reservation until 5 pm of the day before the reservation’s sailing. Any changes after that time incur a $10 fee. It is requested that customers arrive between thirty
and ninety minutes ahead of sailing time.
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