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Stay Another Night

Before computers and jets, this region was about the sea, timber, and farming.  Visiting Whidbey and Camano Islands allows travelers to experience that slower pace.

You can visit unspoiled beaches, farms, wineries, and stay in unique lodging that enhances the experience.

But how do you get here?

Depending upon traffic, the ferry to Whidbey Island is about an hour’s drive from Sea-Tac Airport. Getting to Camano takes about 90 minutes, but there’s no ferry. Both drives are mostly straight shots up Interstate 5 through Seattle.

Your options include shuttle buses, car rentals (including waiting to get to the island to rent) and public transit.

A mother and daughter play among the driftwood on the beach.

Options for getting to Whidbey Island

Jump to Camano Island Options

Whidbey Sea-Tac Shuttle

Departing from Sea-Tac’s gate 2 south of the baggage carousels, the shuttle offers stress-free transportation to eight locations on Whidbey Island, including car rentals (if you ask in advance). Check with your lodging to find options to get to where you’re staying.


Shuttle Express

Shuttle Express serves Mukilteo and the ferry terminal. From there you can buy a passenger only ferry ticket and ride over to Clinton. On weekdays, Island Transit offers free bus services throughout the island.


Car / Ferry

The fastest way to drive to Whidbey Island from Sea-Tac is to drive to the town of Mukilteo and take a ferry over to the island.  To get there, drive north and take either I-5 through Seattle or I-405 through Belleview to get to Mukilteo and the ferry to Clinton and Whidbey Island.


Public Transit

Starting withSoundTransit’s Link Light rail, it is possible to take public transportation from Sea-Tac Airport to Whidbey Island.  However, there are some connections and walking involved. Once on either island, Island Transit offers free bus service.


Island Rentals / Taxis

Car rental and taxi service is available on the island.  Most are small independent operations that can be closed evenings and weekends, so advance booking is essential.


Options for getting to Camano Island

Airporter Shuttle

Offers frequent round-trip service from Stanwood/Camano Island to Sea-Tac Airport and downtown Seattle. Pickup/dropoff is in Stanwood. Advance reservations required.


Car / No ferry required

Camano Island has the double advantage of both being an island and not needing ferry service. The fastest way to drive to Camano Island is to take Interstate 5 north through Seattle, about 78 miles. Take the exit for state route 532 west to Stanwood and then Camano Island.


Public Transit

It is possible to take public transportation from Sea-Tac Airport to Camano Island.  However, there are some connections and walking involved.

  • TakeSoundTransit’s Link Light to the International District station.
  • Walk to 4th Ave. and Jackson and take Community Transit’s 510 bus to Everett
  • Take Skagit Transit’s 90x bus to Mt. Vernon
  • Take Island Transit  411-C bus to Terry’s Corner on Camano Island weekedays only
  • Island Transit has free bus routes throughout the island
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This page was created with the assistance of the Port of Seattle.