Drive or Fly: Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for CAE–MYR. At 183 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 51m

Distance

183.9 mi

Total Cost

$76

CO2

74 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$41

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 4m

18m in the air

Air Distance

153 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

39 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Batesburg-Leesville, SC → CAE 36m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MYR → Myrtle Beach, SC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Batesburg-Leesville, SC CAE — Columbia Metropolitan Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

Myrtle Beach, SC MYR — Myrtle Beach International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CAE and MYR. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 18m

5h 5m on road

Total Cost

$18

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

Batesburg-Leesville, SC → Aiken (AKA6) 38m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 305m

Arrival 10m

Myrtle Beach Bus Station (MYB6) → Myrtle Beach, SC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From AKA6 — Aiken 25 mi, ~38m drive

To MYB6 — Myrtle Beach Bus Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 51m	3h 4m	6h 18m
Total cost (1 person)	$76	$126	$18
Carbon footprint	74 kg CO₂	39 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.