From Ãorlákshöfn
By ship
The car- and passenger ferry Herjólfur has scheduled trips daily between Ãorlákshöfn pronounced "Thorlawkshoefn" and Vestmannaeyjar.
To get to Ãorlákshöfn, either drive west from ReykjavÃk through Ãrengslin to the south coast, or take bus 3a from the BSà bus terminal in ReykjavÃk. The bus leaves ReykjavÃk approx. 1 hour before Herjólfur leaves dock. See www.bsi.is for details on bus schedules.
Herjólfur's trip takes 2 hours and 45 minutes. The ship takes up to 500 passengers and 50 cars. On board there is a cafeteria and sleeping quarters that can be booked.