Drive or Fly: Summerville, 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 CHS–MYR. At 104 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 30m

Distance

104.1 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

42 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23

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 38m

11m in the air

Air Distance

88 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Summerville, SC → CHS 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MYR → Myrtle Beach, SC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Summerville, SC CHS — Charleston International Airport 12 mi, ~17m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CHS 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 13m

51m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Summerville, SC → Charleston Amtrak Station 21m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 51m

Arrival 10m

Kingstree Amtrak Station → Myrtle Beach, SC 81m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From Charleston Amtrak Station 14 mi, ~21m drive

To Kingstree Amtrak Station 54 mi, ~81m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/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 12 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 21m

2h 25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

Summerville, SC → Charleston Bus Station (CSE6) 21m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 145m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From CSE6 — Charleston Bus Station 14 mi, ~21m 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	2h 30m	2h 38m	3h 13m	3h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$58	$124	$11	$9
Carbon footprint	42 kg CO₂	22 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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