Drive or Fly: Georgetown, SC to Charleston, 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 MYR–CHS. At 61 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 23m

Distance

61.4 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

25 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$14

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 7m

7m in the air

Air Distance

55 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Georgetown, SC → MYR 45m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CHS → Charleston, SC 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Georgetown, SC MYR — Myrtle Beach International Airport 30 mi, ~45m drive

Charleston, SC CHS — Charleston International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MYR and CHS. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 39m

52m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Georgetown, SC → Kingstree Amtrak Station 55m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 52m

Arrival 10m

Charleston Amtrak Station → Charleston, SC 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From Kingstree Amtrak Station 37 mi, ~55m drive

To Charleston Amtrak Station 8 mi, ~12m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 50m

2h 25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

Georgetown, SC → Myrtle Beach Bus Station (MYB6) 48m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 145m

Arrival 10m

Charleston Bus Station (CSE6) → Charleston, SC 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From MYB6 — Myrtle Beach Bus Station 32 mi, ~48m drive

To CSE6 — Charleston Bus Station 8 mi, ~12m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 23m	3h 7m	2h 39m	3h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$11	$9
Carbon footprint	25 kg CO₂	14 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	5 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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.

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