United States
Where can I go by ferry from Anacortes?
3 ferry destinations from Anacortes: Friday Harbor, Lopez Island and Orcas Island.
All Ferries from Anacortes
Anacortes → Friday Harbor1h – 2h (depending on island stops) · Washington State FerriesSeveral sailings daily; some stop at Lopez and Orcas islands on the way🚗 CarsAnacortes → Lopez Island45m – 55m · Washington State FerriesAbout 6–7 sailings a day from Anacortes to Lopez, most continuing to Friday Harbor or Shaw and Orcas🚗 CarsAnacortes → Orcas Island55m – 1h 15m · Washington State FerriesAbout 7 sailings a day from Anacortes to Orcas (some days only), direct or via Lopez/Shaw🚗 Cars
Plan your crossing from Anacortes
- Anacortes → Lopez Island
About 6–7 sailings a day from Anacortes to Lopez, most continuing to Friday Harbor or Shaw and Orcas
Fall schedule 20 Sep – 26 Dec 2026.
Source: Washington State Ferries schedule by route, checked 2026-09-29
- Anacortes → Orcas Island
About 7 sailings a day from Anacortes to Orcas (some days only), direct or via Lopez/Shaw
Fall schedule 20 Sep – 26 Dec 2026; direct sailings take about 55 minutes.
Source: Washington State Ferries schedule by route, checked 2026-09-29
Getting to the ferry in Anacortes
- Anacortes terminal is about 90 minutes’ drive north of Seattle via I-5 and SR-20
- Anacortes terminal (2100 Ferry Terminal Road) is 4–5 miles west of downtown Anacortes
- Anacortes terminal (2100 Ferry Terminal Road) is 4–5 miles west of downtown Anacortes; the Bellair Airporter shuttle runs from Sea-Tac Airport
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Anacortes?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Anacortes to Friday Harbor, Lopez Island and Orcas Island. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Anacortes?
Yes, car ferries run from Anacortes to Friday Harbor, Lopez Island, Orcas Island.
How long is the ferry from Anacortes to Lopez Island?
45m – 55m with Washington State Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Anacortes to Lopez Island?
About 6–7 sailings a day from Anacortes to Lopez, most continuing to Friday Harbor or Shaw and Orcas (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Island?
55m – 1h 15m with Washington State Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Island?
About 7 sailings a day from Anacortes to Orcas (some days only), direct or via Lopez/Shaw (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).