Getting Here
Orcas is one of four Islands in the
in the San Juan archipelago that are served by the Washington
State Ferry System (1-800-84-Ferry). There are 8-10 daily
departures and the ferry from Orcas also provides you with easy
access to Victoria, B.C. or to the other San Juan Islands for day
trips. Also, you can fly to Orcas Island on a Kenmore
Air sea-plane. See below for links to other travel and
transportation information.
Driving
Directions to Orcas Island:
To
Orcas Island: Go North on I-5 from Seattle to Mount Vernon. Take
the exit marked Anacortes/San Juan Islands just past Mt. Vernon.
In Anacortes follow
the signs to the ferry terminal. It is best to arrive well ahead
of the scheduled departure time.
Click
here to print a map of Orcas Island
Driving Directions to Bayside Cottages:
When
you get off the ferry follow the main road to Eastsound
Village & through Moran State park towards Olga. At the bottom
of the hill by the Olga Cafe/Artworks turn left & go past Buck
Bay 1/4 mile. Go right at the “Y” in the road toward
Obstruction Pass. After the power substation go past three wide
curves in the road until you see a road sign for Willis Lane. Turn
left onto the gravel road & turn left again at the first
driveway on the left. This drive takes you to the main house and
office. It is a large grey house with red front doors.
Public Transportation
Orcas
Island Shuttle bus service offers scheduled service from the Orcas
Island Ferry Terminal to Bayside Cottages and Obstruction Pass or anywhere along
the way from April 30th through October 3rd. The fare is $5 per person each way
and the bus runs five or six times per day to and from the ferry (see
schedule). The Shuttle
Bus will drop you off and pick you up at the corner of Willis Lane, a short walk
from Bayside Cottages. The Orcas Island Shuttle offers an inexpensive
alternative for those who would rather not bring a car to Orcas Island.
Transportation Links:
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