Depart Seattle on I-5 Northbound. Take Exit 230 from I-5 to Anacortes and the San Juan Islands' Ferry. Plan on approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours from SEATAC Airport to this exit, depending on Seattle traffic. It will take an additional 30 minutes from exit 230 to the ferry terminal (approximate). Follow the signs through Anacortes to San Juan Ferry.
If travelling to San Juan Island during July & August, plan to be in the ferry line at least 2 hours prior to departure. The am ferries are the less travelled. Ferry schedules change in later March for Spring Schedule, later June for Summer and later September for Fall. Spring, Summer and Fall Schedules USUALLY have 2:40pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm departures (again these are approximates) that are the most popular. There is also an 8:25pm (and later in the summer).
There is not much food service on the ferries. The Anacortes terminal has the "Cheesecake Cafe" with a very limited menu and hours of service. We usually always eat before we get in line or bring take out to the ferry. You will notice the "locals" on the ferry. They are the ones carrying a pillow and sometimes a blanket. We also carry pillows and blankets in our car at all times. Of course, a Costco run is also mandatory when we go 'off island' and a gas fill-up. The grocery stores on the island can be very expensive (we have two but both owned by the same person).
Please remember to fill up your car before coming to the Island. Gas prices are about $.50 to $1.00 per gallon higher.
There is not much food service on the ferries. The Anacortes terminal has the "Cheesecake Cafe" with a very limited menu and hours of service. We usually always eat before we get in line or bring take out to the ferry. You will notice the "locals" on the ferry. They are the ones carrying a pillow and sometimes a blanket. We also carry pillows and blankets in our car at all times. Of course, a Costco run is also mandatory when we go 'off island' and a gas fill-up. The grocery stores on the island can be very expensive (we have two but both owned by the same person).
Please remember to fill up your car before coming to the Island. Gas prices are about $.50 to $1.00 per gallon higher.
Ferry Schedule
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/Schedule/ScheduleDetail.aspx?departingterm=1&arrivingterm=10&roundtrip=true
Ferry Fares
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/pdf/CurrentFares.pdf.
San Juan Island Events
http://www.sanjuanisland.org/calendar.html
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San Juan Island Online News
http://www.fridayharbornow.com
http://www.sanjuanislander.com
http://www.sanjuanupdate.com
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http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/Schedule/ScheduleDetail.aspx?departingterm=1&arrivingterm=10&roundtrip=true
Ferry Fares
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/pdf/CurrentFares.pdf.
San Juan Island Events
http://www.sanjuanisland.org/calendar.html
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San Juan Island Online News
http://www.fridayharbornow.com
http://www.sanjuanislander.com
http://www.sanjuanupdate.com
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