There are several modes of transportation to the beautiful San Juan Islands, in addition to the popular Washington State Ferries. Visitors can also come by passenger ferry, private boat, airplane or seaplane (including Kenmore Air or Northwest Sky Ferry or Westwind Aviation) directly from several locations listed below, depending on the season. No matter how you get here, the scenery is spectacular and getting here is half the fun! 

If you are coming by Washington State Ferry, your ticket is good for a round trip -- you only pay going west bound.  We recommend you have your vehicle in the ferry line at least one hour ahead of sailing during fall, winter and spring, and two or more hours ahead during summer and holidays. 

Directions to the Washington State Ferries Anacortes Terminal:  If you are coming by car and Washington State Ferry, the mainland terminal which serves the San Juans is located in Anacortes, Washington, 80 miles northwest of Seattle.  Follow  I-5 north from Seattle, take Exit 230 and follow Highway 20 west to Anacortes.  Once you are in Anacortes, take a left on 12th Street (Safeway will be on the right), then follow the signs to the ferry terminal and ticketing booths.

Wireless internet service is now available at the Washington State Ferries terminal in Anacortes. Once you are parked in the ferry line or you're inside the terminal area, select their wireless network and launch your internet browser.

Traveling between the islands:  Visitors wanting to island hop can take the inter-island Washington State Ferries or can fly aboard Island Air, Kenmore Air, San Juan Airlines or Westwind Aviation. There are also several inter-island water taxis. For more information call our friendly visitor services staff at 1-888-468-3701 ext.1.

Traveling to and from Canada: Scroll down to find modes of transportation, and passport requirements, between the San Juan Islands and Vancouver and Victoria, B.C.  Enjoy a two-nation vacation! 

To & from Seattle or SeaTac Airport:

• Kenmore Air provides land and seaplane daily direct, scheduled flights from Lake Union, Lake Washington, and Boeing Field/King County Airport.  They provide free shuttle service between SeaTac and their terminals. 1-800-543-9595.
• Northwest Sky Ferry provides air charter service between Seattle or Sea Tac Airport and the San Juan Islands, 360-676-9999.
• Westwind Aviation provides air charter service between Seattle or Sea Tac Airport and the San Juan Islands, 360-378-6991.
• Bellair Airporter Shuttle provides daily service from SeaTac and downtown Seattle to the Anacortes ferry terminal, 1-866-235-5247.
• Victoria Clipper  high speed passenger vessel from downtown Seattle's Pier 69. Daily departures to Friday Harbor, mid May - September, kids free.  1-800-888-2535 or reserve online.
• Amtrak provides daily round-trip services from King Street Train Station to Mt. Vernon (the closest station to the San Juans).  "Catch-A-Train" can arrange for your train tickets, a shuttle to the Anacortes ferry terminal and your ferry tickets when you reserve the whole package through them, 1-800-457-3549.
• Greyhound Bus Lines provides service from Seattle to Mt. Vernon, 800-231-2222 or 360-336-5111, then you must transfer to the Skagit Transit bus system, 360-757-4433.  From the Greyhound Bus Terminal in Mt. Vernon catch the 208 bus to the Cascade Mall where you will transfer to the 410 route to the Anacortes ferry terminal (410 not available Saturday and Sunday).
• National Geographic vessels, the Sea Lion or Sea Bird provide curises from Seattle to the San Juan Islands, 888-966-8687. 

To & from Anacortes:

• Westwind Aviation provides air charter service between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands, 360-378-6991.
• Washington State Ferries provide over a dozen sailings each day, for walk-on and drive-on passengers, 206-464-6400 or 1-888-808-7977. Visit their website for schedules, fares and parking information.
• Northwest Sky Ferry provides air scheduled and charter service between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands, 360-676-9999.
• San Juan Airlines provides daily scheduled flights, 1-800-874-4434.
• ABC Yacht Charters, provides bareboat and skippered charter yachts from Anacortes to all islands,         1-800-426-2313.
• Island Express Charters provides passenger and freight service from Anacortes to the San Juan Islands as well as inter-island travel, 1-877-473-9777.
• Island Adventures provides cruises from Anacortes to San Juan Islands on a 101 foot boat, 800-465-4604.
• StarSail Cruises provides cruises on a variety of vessels from Anacortes to the San Juan Islands,  877-831-7427.

To & from Mt. Vernon (Skagit Airport):

• Northwest Sky Ferry provides air scheduled and charter service between Mt. Vernon and the San Juan Islands, 360-676-9999.
• Westwind Aviation provides air charter service between Mt. Vernon and the San Juan Islands, 360-378-6991.

To & from Bellingham:

• San Juan Airlines provides daily, scheduled flights, 1-800-874-4434.
• Westwind Aviation provides air charter service between Bellingham and the San Juan Islands, 360-378-6991.  
• Amtrak provides service to Bellingham, then walk across the street and board the seasonal, passenger-ferry San Juan Island Commuter (see below), 1-800-USA-RAIL.
• Northwest Sky Ferry provides air scheduled and charter service between Bellingham and the San Juan Islands, 360-676-9999.
• San Juan Cruises provides passenger-ferry service to Friday Harbor, May 6 through September 25, 2011, with charter service to Eliza, Sinclair, Blakely, Orcas and Lopez and Sucia Islands, 1-800-443-4552.
• Northwest Navigation Company provides an adventure and expedition style cruise on the motor Vessel David B to the San Juan Islands from Bellingham, 1-877-670-7863.
• Sail the San Juans provides cruises on a 50' Custom Sailing Yacht in the idyllic San Juan Islands from Bellingham,  800-729-3207.
• Bellingham Yacht Charters provides power yachts for bare-boat and crewed charter from Bellingham to the San Juan Islands, 877-310-9446.
• StarSail Cruises provides cruises on a variety of vessels from Bellingham to the San Juan Islands, 877-831-7427.
• Island Caper/Island Marine Cruises provides a 7 hour whale watching cruise from Bellingham to the San Juan Islands, 877-734-8866

To & from Everett:  

• Northwest Sky Ferry provides air charter service between Everett and the San Juan Islands, 360-676-9999.
• San Juan Airlines provides charter service, 1-800-874-4434.
Westwind Aviation provides air charter service between Everett and the San Juan Islands, 360-378-6991.

To & from Portland, Oregon:

• Westwind Aviation provides air charter service between Portland, Oregon and the San Juan Islands, 360-378-6991.
• Rose Air offers round-trip flights from Portland and various locations throughout Oregon and Washington, 1-503-675-7678.
• Amtrak provides daily round-trip services from Union Station to Mt. Vernon (the closest station to the San Juans).  "Catch-A-Train" can arrange for your train tickets, a shuttle to the Anacortes ferry terminal and your ferry tickets when you reserve the whole package through them, 1-800-457-3549.
• Northwest Sky Ferry provides air charter service between Portland, Oregon and the San Juan Islands, 360-676-9999.

To & from Port Angeles:

• Kenmore Air provides charter service, 1-800-874-4434.
• Westwind Aviation provides air charter service between Port Angeles and the San Juan Islands, 360-378-6991.
• Northwest Sky Ferry provides air charter service between Port Angeles and the San Juan Islands, 360-676-9999.

To & from Port Townsend:

• Westwind Aviation provides air charter service between Port Townsend and the San Juan Islands, 360-378-6991.
• San Juan Airlines provides charter service, 1-800-874-4434.
• Puget Sound Express provides seasonal, daily, passenger-ferry service to Friday Harbor, 360-385-5288.
• Northwest Sky Ferry provides air charter service between Port Townsend and the San Juan Islands, 360-676-9999.
• StarSail Cruises provides cruises on a variety of vessels from Port Townsend to the San Juan Islands, 877-831-7427.

To & from Victoria, B.C.:

• Passports & Documents are required for travel between the U.S. and Canada.
• Westwind Aviation provides air charter service between Victoria B.C. (and other locations throughout B.C.) and the San Juan Islands, 360-378-6991.
• North Shore Charters provides charter boat services between Victoria, the Gulf Islands, Vancouver and the San Juans, 360-376-4855.
• Northwest Sky Ferry provides charter service between Sidney B.C. and the San Juan Islands, 360-676-9999.
• San Juan Airlines provides charter service, 1-800-874-4434.
• Washington State Ferries (WSF) provides April-December sailings from nearby Sidney, B.C., for walk-on and drive-on passengers, 206-464-6400 or 1-888-808-7977. Visit their website for schedules, fares and parking information. (If you would like to go to Victoria from the San Juan Islands, in most cases you will need to spend at least one night there due to the ferry schedule.  However, check the WSF website for schedule information or call our office for assistance at 888-468-3701 x1.)

To & from Vancouver, B.C.:

• Passports & Documents are required for travel between the U.S. and Canada. 
• Westwind Aviation provides air charter service between Vancouver B.C. (and other locations throughout B.C.) and the San Juan Islands, 360-378-6991.
• North Shore Charters provides charter boat services between the Gulf Islands, Vancouver and the San Juans, 360-376-4855.
• Northwest Sky Ferry provides air charter service between Vancouver B.C. and the San Juan Islands, 360-676-9999.
• San Juan Airlines provides charter service, 1-800-874-4434.
• B.C. Ferries provide daily service from Tsawwassen, B.C. (near Vancouver) to Swartz Bay, B.C. (north of Victoria), 888-223-3779 or 250-386-3431. In nearby Sidney, board a Washington State Ferry to Friday Harbor.
• Amtrak provides 2 daily round-trip services from Pacific Central Train Station to Mt. Vernon through the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, B.C.  "Catch-A-Train" can arrange for your train tickets, a shuttle to the Anacortes ferry terminal and your ferry tickets when you reserve the whole package through them, 1-800-457-3549.