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About Anderson Island, WA

Anderson Island floats in southern Puget Sound, reachable only by a 20-minute ferry ride from Steilacoom. Take I-5 to Exit 129, then follow Steilacoom Boulevard west to catch the Washington State Ferry. Most visitors come from the Seattle-Tacoma area for weekend escapes, winding through forests and waterfront properties once they arrive. The island holds the distinction of being the southernmost stop in the entire Washington State Ferry system.

Where is Anderson Island, WA on the map?

Anderson Island, WA is in United States, at 47.158, -122.704 - about 21 km west of McChord AFB, WA.

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What is the closest airport to Anderson Island, WA?

The closest airport to Anderson Island, WA is Tacoma Narrows Airport, 29 km (about 1 h 7 min by car). Other airports nearby: Olympia Regional Airport, Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

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