See Washington’s Newest Scenic Byway … Without Your Car!
Get your free, companion Explorer Day Pass ($15 value) by completing our survey!
We invite you to leave your car behind and join us in paradise! Tour the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway aboard our local summer* shuttle bus… or by bike, moped, scootcar, taxi or rental car! Plus, if you come without your car you can use your Chinook Book 2-for-1 walk-on passenger pass on Washington State Ferries and save even more! The first one-third of our byway is the marine route traveled by the Washington State Ferries, and the second two-thirds is made up of driving tour routes on Orcas and San Juan Islands. Check out the unique and scenic attractions on Orcas Island and San Juan Island, and then begin planning your trip!
Here are Several Car-Free Ways to Explore Our Byway:
- SHUTTLE BUS – Take the survey above to earn your free day pass on the Scenic Byway Explorer summer* shuttle bus, operated by San Juan Transit, which stops at most of the major points of interest along the Orcas Island and San Juan Island byway routes. You’ll find the schedule here. Wheelchairs are welcome, just call 360-378-8887 in advance to ensure your particular needs can be addressed.
- BICYCLE – Bring your own bikes, or rent them on Orcas or San Juan Island. Some lodgings provide complimentary bikes. Please note that there are no designated bike trails or paths on the islands, so please be prepared to share the road!
- MOPED, SCOOTCAR, TAXI or RENTAL CAR – You’ll find rentals and taxis on both San Juan and Orcas Islands. Call ahead to reserve your favorite mode of transportation.
- RIDESHARE – Hitch hiking is legal in San Juan County. Look for the sjRIDESHARE signs along the road and on the ferry to safely connect with people willing to share a ride.
- FREE PARKING – You can pay to park at the Washington State Ferries Terminal in Anacortes, or you’ll find free overnight parking at the Port of Anacortes near their marina -- Cap Sante Boat Haven. Park your car, unload your bikes, and ride less than four miles to the ferry terminal. Or you can catch SKAT (Skagit Transit) to the ferry terminal Monday through Saturday.
- More Information About Traveling Without Your Car – Visit the Puget Sound Trip Planner for assistance in making car-less connections between public and private transit providers throughout Puget Sound.
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We hope to see you exploring our byway this summer… without your car!
* Explorer Shuttle Day Pass valid June 23 – September 3, 2012
