Ferry System

One of the most unique aspects of Washington State is its ferry system. Guests must take the ferry to the wedding venue since it is on an island.

We highly recommend that you read the Washington State Ferry guide for first-time riders to familiarize yourself with the ferry system. You can either walk on or drive on with your vehicle.

Guide: First-time riders guide

Route

The ferry will leave from Anacortes and will take a total of 1.5-2 hours to arrive in Friday Harbor. It will take around 20 minutes to drive from the Friday Harbor ferry terminal to Roche Harbor Resort.

Google Maps Links:

1. Anacortes Ferry Terminal

2. Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal

Reservations

Ferry reservations are required to get to San Juan Island with your vehicle and must be booked as early as possible. We will send out reminders when tickets for May 24th ferries become available.

The percentage of vehicle reservations for ferries on May 24th, 2025 will be released as follows:

1. 25% of tickets released on May 10, 2025 at 10:00am PT

2. 25% of tickets released on May 22, 2025 at 10:00am PT

3. The remaining tickets for stand-by vehicle reservations are released on the date of the ferry. We don't recommend this option as ferries can fill up quickly.

Reservations: Washington State Ferries

Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA)

We recommend that guests fly into the Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA-TAC) and drive to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal. This airport is the largest airport in Washington state and should have plenty of flight options available.

Driving to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal

If you are renting a car, then you can drive to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal in ~2 hours. The drive is straightforward and follows I-5 north for most of the way.

As you approach the ferry terminal, be sure to look for ferry signage as specific road lanes are reserved for ferry traffic.

Shuttle to/from Anacortes Ferry Terminal

Shuttles to and from the Anacortes Ferry Terminal are available for walk-on passengers without a car. If you take this approach, please note that taxis are sparse, and ride-shares are not available on the island.

Shuttle service: Bellair Shuttle

Driving your own vehicle

San Juan Island is easy to drive around if you bring a vehicle. We recommend this approach since other modes of transportation on the island are very limited, especially during evening hours.

Other transportation

There are a few options available if you are walking onto the ferry.

Options: Getting around

Flights to the island

If you want to avoid the ferry, there are small propeller planes and seaplanes that regularly fly to San Juan Island.

Flight options:

1. Kenmore Air

2. San Juan Airlines

3. Island Air

4. Point 2 Point Air