San Juan Transit will make weekend (Friday through Monday)  routes on Orcas Island. Note: the transit service will not operate on Monday, June 25

The bus is back on Orcas Island this summer thanks to funding through the National Scenic Byway Program.

Two travelers on the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway can ride the shuttle bus for the price of one.  Sign up to receive your free companion Byway Explorer Day Pass at visitsanjuans.com/scenicbyway and redeem it on the shuttle bus running on Orcas Island Friday through Monday.

Travelers can download the schedule and pick-up sites at sanjuantransit.com/.  Weekend service starts June 22 and daily service will also be offered during the week of July 4th.

Pick-up sites include the ferry landing, Deer Harbor, Orcas Golf, Eastsound, Rosario Resort and Moran State Park. Wheelchairs are welcome on the buses but call 378-8887 in advance to make sure proper arrangements are made.

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