Drive or Fly: Marion, 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 FLO–MYR. At 46 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 5m

Distance

46.9 mi

Total Cost

$45

CO2

19 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$10

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

2h 43m

5m in the air

Air Distance

45 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

11 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Marion, SC → FLO 28m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MYR → Myrtle Beach, SC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Marion, SC FLO — Florence Regional Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FLO 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 57m

1h 31m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

3 kg

Route

Palmetto

Door-to-Door Timeline

Marion, SC → Dillon Amtrak Station 25m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 91m

Arrival 10m

Kingstree Amtrak Station → Myrtle Beach, SC 81m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Dillon Amtrak Station 17 mi, ~25m drive

To Kingstree Amtrak Station 54 mi, ~81m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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 7 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 46m

1h 40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

Marion, SC → Florence Bus Station (FLO6) 31m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 100m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From FLO6 — Florence Bus Station 21 mi, ~31m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 5m	2h 43m	3h 57m	2h 46m
Total cost (1 person)	$45	$122	$12	$7
Carbon footprint	19 kg CO₂	11 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	4 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 17, 2026.

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