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Myrtle Beach, SC
Directions
Flying In
You can book your flight directly into Myrtle Beach International Airport, which is within the city limits of Myrtle Beach. The airport is expanding, with new a terminal and a new concourse. Most major US airlines fly into Myrtle Beach International. Once you arrive at Myrtle Beach International Airport, there are car rental services available.
By Bus
Greyhound runs service to and from Charleston, South Carolina, which is two and a half hours away from Myrtle Beach. If you're traveling by bus from New York the trip to Myrtle Beach area will take around sixteen hours. Bus from Atlanta, Georgia will take nine or ten hours by Greyhound.
By Train
There is an Amtrak station in Florence, South Caronlina, which is 70 miles inland from Myrtle Beach. Once you disembark the train in Florence, there is a bus service to Myrtle Beach.
Driving In
If you're driving to Myrtle Beach, as most people do, I-95 from the north or the south is the route you will take. There are smaller roads if you are in no hurry, but I-95 is the fastest way to go. You'll see numerous exit signs once you're in the Grand Strand area, any of which will take you on smaller roads that will take you directly to the coast. If you are coming to Myrtle Beach from Charleston, take Highway 17, which provides a direct route to Myrtle Beach.
Getting Around
Once you're in Myrtle Beach, or wherever you are staying on the Grand Strand, try to get around any way but by driving. The area is popular, especially in summer, and traffic can be congested. The main drag is Highway 17, which is also called Kings Highway. Bring your zen if you plan to drive on this road, because there is major congestion lots of the time. There are two new roads in the area built to ease congestion, and you can also try taking Highway 17 Bypass to avoid the major traffic. Highway 31, also called Carolina Bays Parkway, runs parallel to Highway 17 and can get you faster between North Myrtle Beach and the town of Conway. Highway 22, also called Conway Bypass, is a connector road between Highway 17 and another route out of the town of Conway.
Public Transportation in Myrtle Beach Area
There is a local public transportation service, called Coastal Rapid Public Transport, but service is not exactly frequent. Things are changing, however, so give them a call to check schedules. There is also a taxi service in the area. They will get you to and from the airport for under $10 if your hotel does not have a free shuttle.
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