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Getting to San Juan Island
Air Travel:
Land-based Air Service
San Juan Airlines offers frequent daily air service from Boeing
Field in Seattle, to the San Juan Islands. These convenient thirty-minute
flights require advance reservations. You do need to be aware that
baggage allowances are fairly minimal, as these are small airplanes,
carrying from seven to twelve passengers. Shuttle service is provided
between Seatac International airport and Boeing Field, the departure
point.
Floatplane Air Service
Kenmore Air, based in Seattle, offers frequent flights to the San
Juans from Lake Union. The floatplane trip takes about 45 minutes,
and offers low-altitude views you won't soon forget. Luggage is
limited on these flights, and reservations are required.
Airport to Ferry Shuttle
Service
Bellair Charters offers year-round bus service from Seatac International
Airport, to the Anacortes ferry terminal approximately seven times
each day. Once at Anacortes, walk-on ferry boarding is available
on the normal San Juan Island runs. This can be a convenient way
to visit the islands, separately from an initial group coming by
car. Reservations are suggested.
Driving & Ferries:
Washington State Ferries
A part of the Washington State highway system, the State operates
a fleet of large auto/passenger ferries sailing from Anacortes,
Washington to the four largest islands within the San Juan Island
group. Numerous sailings occur each day. This trip, through placid
inland waters, with views of wildlife and the full beauty of the
San Juan Islands is regarded as one of the most beautiful available
in the lower 48 states.
Ferries operate on a first-come, first-serve basis with no reservations
available. It is advisable to be at the Anacortes departure terminal
at least one hour prior to sailing times, and during weekend, holiday
and the high summer season, substantially more time should be allowed.
The Anacortes terminal offers light refreshments, and there is a
walking beach nearby. Your visit begins at the terminal, so bring
some food and enjoy the party!
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Washington
State Ferries - 206.464.6400 - in WA & BC 888.808.7977 -
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/index.cfm
Anacores Ferry Cam - http://www.ferrycam.net/anacortes.shtml
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