Fly into Seattle (SEA), Everett (PAE), or Bellingham (BLI)
Alaska Airlines gave us a 5% discount code- ECMK121. It can be used for any flight to or from SEA if you book with them.
🛩If you're feeling adventurous- you can then take a seaplane or small plane directly to Friday Harbor. If you choose this option, you can skip the LAND and SEA sections below. More info: Click Here
You will then travel north to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal, which is a 2-3 hour drive from Seattle.
Suggested options for getting to the terminal:
1. Rent a car from the airport and drive there. You can drive your car onto the the Ferry, which gives you more freedom to explore the island.
or
2. Take either the Islander Shuttle or BelAir Shuttle from the airport to the ferry terminal.
From the terminal, you'll take a Ferry to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.
First Time Ferry Rider's Guide
We have done this journey many times and have listed our personal recommendations above. For more information and options, we recommend using the below website as a guide: