Directions & Information
By Car
The islands are served by the ferry terminal in Anacortes. By car, take I-5 to the Burlington exit (exit 230), travel west on Highway 20 to Anacortes and follow the signs to the ferry terminal.
Ferry traffic can be heavy especially in the summer months and it is strongly advised to get your car in line at least one and a half hours ahead of your departure time. During peak times (weekends and weekdays between 10am and 5pm) you may want to arrive earlier as wait times can be double or triple.
If you choose to leave your car behind, you can pay to park it in the terminal parking lot. Please note that space is limited. For parking information call 360.757.4433
The ferry terminal is also served by the Airporter Shuttle (from Sea-Tac Airport to Anacortes Ferry terminal) 1-866-235-5247.
Ferries
The ferries provide many amenities for travelers.
Local and national newspapers are available, as well as well-stocked information kiosks to help you plan your visit.
The ferry schedules change quarterly, so it is important to consult a current schedule when planning your trip. Washington State ferries provides current scheduling information by telephone at 206.464.6400 or 800.84.FERRY. Scheduling information is also available by visiting their website at: www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/. The Victoria Clipper has regular service from Seattle. The Victoria Express offers passenger ferry service from Port Angeles and Victoria, B.C. www.victoriaexpress.com
Fares vary according to the size and height of your vehicle, as well as the number of passengers you carry. Children under age five travel free, while children ages 5-11 travel at half fare. Persons 65 and older, as well as disabled passengers, travel at a reduced rate. Round-trip fares are collected on all travel from east to west, whether from Anacortes or inter-island. Return tickets are not required on any ferry runs except those from Sidney, B.C. Reservations are not accepted (except for the Sydney run).
The Washington State Ferries make two daily trips from Anacortes to Sidney, B.C. during the summer months. Reservations for the Sydney trip are encouraged and can be made by calling 800.84.FERRY.
By Water Vessel
If you are traveling on a private vessel, The Port of Friday Harbor Marina has 500 slips and provides access to the Town of Friday Harbor, where one can find complete services for boaters. There is space available for 150 visiting boats ranging in size from dinghy's to 150 feet.
Roche Harbor Marina has also been a popular boating destination for many years and accommodates vessels of all sizes. With its pristine setting on the North end of San Juan Island and nestled against a backdrop of sparkling white buildings in the quaint little harbor, with new state of the art Marina facilities.
Snug Harbor is an ideal stopping off spot for boaters and fishermen, and is nestled in quiet Mitchell Bay on the west side of San Juan Island, just a few miles from the town of Friday Harbor. Located close to the Canadian/US International border. They offer van service to and from town, including
ferry and airport pickup/delivery.
San Juan Island boating information:
- Caprons Landing - 360-378-3497
- Jensen's Shipyard - 360-378-4343
- Port of Friday Harbor - 360-378-2688
- Roche Harbor Village & Marina - 360-378-2155
- San Juan County Park - 360-378-2992
- Shipyard Cove - 360-378-5101
- Snug Harbor Resort - 360-378-4762
From Anacortes, Paraclete Charter Service, Inc. offering 24 hour service, year round by reservation: Private charters, island excursions and water taxi 360-293-5920 or 1-800-808-2999. Humpback Hauling 360-317-7433, www.humpbackhauling.com,
U.S.C.G. certified up to 49 passengers/vehicles/frieght, licensed captains, Based in Roche Harbor.
By Plane
Charter service between the islands and the destination is available from Island Air (360) 378-2376
San Juan Airlines provides daily scheduled flights from Bellingham, Anacortes, British Columbia and Inter-island.
Kenmore Air flies float planes between Lake Union, in downtown Seattle, or nearby Lake Washington and land planes out of Boeing Filed. Northwest Seaplanes flies out of Renton.
Westwind Aviation (360-317-5331) provides air charter service in tothe San Juan Islands, to/from Seattle and many other Northwest destinations.
If you are traveling on a private plane, The Port of Friday Airport has a 3400 by 75 foot runway, 12,500 pound weight limit, and 45 spaces for guest aircraft.
- Additional Information
- CTAF 128.25
- UNICOM 122.80
- Friday Harbor ASOS (weather) 135.675
From Anacortes:
By Ferry:
Washington State Ferries - 800-84-FERRY/206-464-6400
By Plane:
Island Air (360) 378-2376
Westwind Aviation 360-317-5331
By Shuttle:
Airporter Shuttle 1-866-235-5247
From Seattle:
By Car:
I-5 North to Burlington/Anacortes-San Juan Ferry Exit (230); then west on Hwy. 20 to Anacortes and Ferry Dock
By Plane:
Kenmore Air 800-543-9595
Island Air (360) 378-2376
Westwind Aviation 360-317-5331
From Sea-Tac (Seattle-Tacoma Airport):
Island Air (360) 378-2376
From Boeing Field:
Kenmore Air 800-543-9595
By Van/Bus/Shuttle:
From Sea-Tac to Anacortes Ferry terminal:
Airporter Shuttle 1-866-235-524
By Seaplane:
From downtown on Lake Union (shuttle from SeaTac) or from North Seattle on Lake
Washington:
Kenmore Air 800-543-9595 to Friday Harbor & Roche Harbor
By Passenger Boat/Ferry:
Victoria Clipper III: Daily late June to early
September with connections to and from Victoria B.C. *
800-888-2535/206-448-5000
San Juan Explorer: Weekends February to mid-May; Daily mid- May to mid-September;
Weekends mid-September to October*
From other San Juan Islands:
By Ferry
Washington State Ferries
makes several trips daily between Friday Harbor and Orcas
Island, Shaw Island and Lopez Island.
By Charter
North Shore Charters
360-376-4855
For travel arrangements, contact San Juan Travel
(360) 378-4300 or
By Plane
Island Air
(360) 378-2376 Kenmore Air
800-543-9595
San Juan Airlines
800-690-0086
Westwind Aviation
360-317-5331
From Port Townsend and the Olympic Peninsula:
By Passenger Boat:
Victoria Express
1-800-633-1589
By Washington State Ferry to Whidbey Island, then head north to Anacortes.
By Plane
Kenmore Air
800-543-9595Westwind Aviation
360-317-5331
From Bellingham:
By Plane:
San Juan Airlines
800-690-0086
Island Air
(360) 378-2376 Westwind Aviation
360-317-5331
By Passenger Boat:
San Juan Island Commuter, Daily Service Between Bellingham, Eliza, Sinclair, Blakely, Lopez and San Juan Island (Friday Harbor). Mid-May through Early-September. www.islandcommuter.com
By Van or Bus:
Airporter Shuttle-Bellair Charters to Anacortes Ferry Dock
1-866-235-5247
From Sidney, B.C. (Canada, near Victoria):
By Ferry
WA State Ferries 800-84-FERRY or 604-381-1551
By Passenger Boat
San Juan Safaris
800-668-7758 Ext. 140
Daily trips from Roche Harbor to Victoria
Victoria Clipper III
800-888-2535/206-448-5000
Victoria Express
1-800-633-1589
North Shore Charters
360-376-4855
By Bus
Victoria to Sidney dock:
Gray Line
800-663-8390
B.C. Transit
604-382-6161
From the Puget Sound Area:
By Shuttle:
Airporter Shuttle
1-866-235-5247
Island Air
(360) 378-2376
By Plane
San Juan Airlines
800-690-0086
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