The Anacortes Ferry operates daily between Anacortes, Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Orcas Island, and Friday Harbor (San Juan Island), managed by Washington State Ferries, a division of the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Anacortes Westbound Ferry Schedule
The Anacortes to Friday Harbor (San Juan Island) westbound ferry operates daily, starting at 4:25 AM, with the last departure at 8:45 PM.
Please see the complete Anacortes to Friday Harbor (San Juan Island) westbound ferry schedule in the table below.
| Vessel | Depart Anacortes | Lopez Island | Shaw Island | Orcas Island | Arrive Friday Harbor (San Juan Island) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4:25 AM | — | — | — | 5:35 AM โ |
| 1 | 5:30 AM | 6:25 AM | 7:25 AM โ | 6:45 AM โ | — |
| 3 | 6:20 AM | 7:15 AM | — | — | 7:50 AM โ |
| 4 | — | — | 7:05 AM | 7:25 AM | 8:25 AM โชโ |
| 2 | 7:45 AM | — | 9:20 AM โ | 8:40 AM โ | — |
| 1 | 9:00 AM | — | — | — | 10:10 AM โ |
| 3 | 10:10 AM | 11:05 AM โผ | — | — | 11:40 AM โ |
| 4 | — | 10:25 AM | 10:50 AM | 11:10 AM | 12:15 PM โชโ |
| 2 | 10:40 AM | — | 12:20 PM โ | 11:35 AM โ | — |
| 1 | 12:45 PM Sa/Su | 1:30 PM Sa/Su โ | — | — | — |
| 4 | — | 1:20 PM | 1:45 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:50 PM โ |
| 3 | 2:05 PM | — | — | — | 3:15 PM โ |
| 2 | 2:30 PM FSS | — | — | 3:25 PM FSS โ | — |
| 1 | 3:05 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:25 PM | 4:35 PM โ | — |
| 4 | — | 4:45 PM | 4:15 PM โ | 4:00 PM โ | 5:25 PM โ |
| 2 | 4:55 PM FSS | — | — | — | 6:05 PM FSS โ |
| 3 | 5:45 PM | 6:40 PM | — | — | 7:15 PM โ |
| 1 | 6:10 PM | — | 7:10 PM | 7:20 PM โ | — |
| 4 | — | 7:20 PM | 6:55 PM โ | 6:40 PM โ | 8:10 PM โชโ |
| 2 | 8:15 PM FSS | — | — | — | 9:25 PM FSS โ |
| 1 | 8:45 PM | 9:35 PM | 10:00 PM | 10:15 PM | 11:00 PM โ |
Anacortes Eastbound Ferry Schedule
The Friday Harbor (San Juan Island) to Anacortes eastbound ferry operates daily, starting at 5:55 AM, with the final departure at 11:10 PM.
Please see the complete Friday Harbor (San Juan Island) to Anacortes eastbound ferry schedule in the table below.
| Vessel | Depart Friday Harbor (San Juan Island) | Orcas Island | Shaw Island | Lopez Island | Arrive Anacortes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5:55 AM | — | — | 6:40 AM | 7:25 AM โ |
| 4 | 6:10 AM | 7:25 AM โ | 7:00 AM โ | — | — |
| 1 | — | 7:10 AM | 7:25 AM | 7:50 AM | 8:35 AM โ |
| 3 | 8:20 AM โผ | — | — | 9:05 AM | 9:50 AM โ |
| 4 | 8:40 AM | 9:40 AM | 9:55 AM | 10:15 AM โ | — |
| 2 | — | 9:05 AM โผ | 9:20 AM | — | 10:15 AM โ |
| 1 | 10:40 AM | — | — | 11:25 AM | 12:10 PM โ |
| 2 | — | 12:05 PM | 12:20 PM | — | 1:15 PM โ |
| 3 | 12:10 PM โผ | — | — | 12:55 PM | 1:40 PM โ |
| 4 | 12:30 PM | 2:00 PM โ | 1:45 PM โ | 1:10 PM โ | — |
| 1 | — | — | — | 1:50 PM Sa/Su | 2:35 PM Sa/Su โ |
| 4 | 3:05 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:15 PM | 4:35 PM โ | — |
| 2 | — | 3:40 PM FSS | — | — | 4:35 PM FSS โ |
| 3 | 3:45 PM | — | — | 4:30 PM | 5:15 PM โ |
| 1 | — | 4:55 PM | 4:25 PM โ | — | 5:50 PM โ |
| 4 | 5:40 PM | 6:40 PM | 6:55 PM | 7:15 PM โ | — |
| 2 | 6:25 PM โผ FSS | — | — | 7:05 PM FSS | 7:50 PM FSS โ |
| 1 | — | 7:35 PM | 7:10 PM โ | — | 8:30 PM โ |
| 3 | 8:05 PM โ | — | — | 9:00 PM | 9:45 PM โ |
| 2 | 9:40 PM FSS | — | — | — | 10:50 PM FSS โ |
| 1 | 11:10 PM | 10:15 PM โ | — | — | 12:20 AM โ |
Table legend:
โผ No inter-island vehicles; foot passengers permitted
โ Loads or unloads westbound traffic on eastbound sailing
โ Loads or unloads eastbound traffic on westbound sailing
โช The vessel will arrive in the tie-up slip for a crew change, and then shift to the main slip to unload and load for its next sailing
โ The vessel will depart at 8:05pm, and if needed will wait outside Friday Harbor and briefly return to the dock for a crew change before proceeding to Lopez.
FSS: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only
Sa/Su: Saturdays and Sundays only
Anacortes Ferry Overview
Anacortes, WA, located on Fidalgo Island in Skagit County, is the starting point for the popular AnacortesโSan Juan Islands ferry route.
Tickets for the Anacortes ferry can be purchased by foot passengers, bicyclists, or vehicle travelers. Walk-on fares range from free for children 18 and under to $15.85 for adults. Vehicle fares vary based on vehicle length. Visit the Anacortes ferry tickets and fares page for detailed information.
Getting To The Anacortes Ferry
By Car
- From Interstate 5 take exit 230
- Follow SR 20 westbound to Anacortes
- Continue north on Commercial Ave
- Turn left on 12th St, which becomes Oakes Ave
- Continue on Oakes Ave to the ferry terminal
By Public Transportation
The Anacortes ferry dock is served by Route 410, operated by Skagit Transit.
From the Sea-Tac Airport
The following two shuttles offer transportation from Sea-Tac Airport to the Anacortes ferry.
- Bellair Airporter
- Island Airporter
Bellair Airporter
Bellair Airporter offers daily shuttle service from Sea-Tac Airport to the Anacortes ferry terminal at the following times:
- 8:30 AM
- 10:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
- 2:30 PM
- 4:00 PM
- 5:30 PM
- 7:30 PM
A prepaid 24-hour advance reservation is required if you want to take the Bellair shuttle from Sea-Tac to the ferry.
The Bellair Airporter shuttle does not operate on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter.
Island Airporter
Island Airporter offers a weekday shuttle from Sea-Tac Airport to Anacortes ferry dock. It costs $70 and departs at 11:05 AM to catch the 2:00 PM sailing from Anacortes to Friday Harbor.
Taking Vehicles On The Anacortes Ferry
Anacortes ferry reservations are available for vehicle passengers. Although not required, reservations are highly recommended due to limited standby spaces on all sailings. Walk-on passengers and bicyclists do not need reservations.
Making A Vehicle Reservation
There are two ways to make vehicle reservations.
- Create a Save a Spot vehicle reservation account to manage your ferry vehicle reservations.
- Make a vehicle reservation as a guest. After choosing your route, travel date and vehicle details, you’ll be able to see available spaces on your chosen route. After making your selection, you will have 30 minutes to claim your reservation.
Commercial vehicles are required to have an active Wave2Go Executive Reservation Account.
Changing Or Canceling Your Vehicle Reservation
You can change or cancel your vehicle reservation online. Save a Spot account holders can manage reservations directly through their account. Guest users must provide their last name and confirmation number. Changes or cancellations must be completed by 5:00 PM PT the day before travel. No-show passengers will incur a no-show fee.
Vehicle Reservation Requirements
Passengers with vehicle reservations must arrive 45โ60 minutes before their reserved sailing time. At arrival, check in at a tollbooth or with an attendant using a printed or mobile barcode or your reservation confirmation number. Check-in is required at least 30 minutes before your reservation. Late arrivals forfeit reserved spaces and must travel standby.
Anacortes Ferry FAQs
Is the Anacortes to Sidney ferry running?
No. The international ferry service between Anacortes and Sidney, B.C. is currently suspended due to crewing and vessel availability challenges. Service is not anticipated to be restored until Spring of 2030.
Where do ferries from Anacortes go to?
The Anacortes ferry makes stops at Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Orcas Island, and Friday Harbor (San Juan Island).
Do you need a reservation for the Anacortes ferry?
Reservations are not required for the Anacortes ferry. However, they are recommended if you are traveling with a vehicle.