Drive or Fly: Myrtle Beach, SC to Clearwater, 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–AGS. At 212 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 22m

Distance

212.9 mi

Total Cost

$82

CO2

86 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$47

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 46m

21m in the air

Air Distance

173 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

44 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Myrtle Beach, SC → MYR 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 21m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AGS → Clearwater, SC 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Clearwater, SC AGS — Augusta Regional At Bush Field 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MYR and AGS. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 2m

5h 10m on road

Total Cost

$18

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 310m

Arrival 10m

Aiken (AKA6) → Clearwater, SC 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

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

To AKA6 — Aiken 11 mi, ~17m 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	4h 22m	2h 46m	6h 2m
Total cost (1 person)	$82	$182	$18
Carbon footprint	86 kg CO₂	44 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

212.9 mi 4h 21m

via I 20 Bus, US 501, US 76; US 301

Shortest (+4 min)

207.7 mi 4h 25m

via US 378, I 20, US 76; US 378

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