There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Murrells Inlet by plane, train, car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane RIC - MYR
3h 57m$355–1,203Drive 308.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Murrells Inletcar 308.4 mi
6h 3m$57–82Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Kingstree Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
- Drive from Kingstree Station to Murrells Inletcar
7h 35m$116–232Train, bus
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus
8h 57m$139–224Bus via Wilmington
- Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus
10h$120–175Train, bus via Fayetteville
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
13h 22m$175–295Bus
- Take the bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus New York
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
15h 10m$152–240
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Murrells Inlet is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Murrells Inlet is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $350 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Murrells Inlet station. However, there are services departing from Colonial Heights and arriving at Myrtle Beach Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station and Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Chester and Murrells Inlet is 309 miles. The road distance is 310.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Murrells Inlet without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 57m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Chester to Murrells Inlet, including transfers.
Chester to Murrells Inlet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Colonial Heights station.
The best way to get from Chester to Murrells Inlet is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $350 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Wilmington, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h.
Chester to Murrells Inlet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Murrells Inlet is 310 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Chester to Murrells Inlet.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Murrells Inlet, SC, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to Murrells Inlet via Colonial Heights, Raleigh Bus Station, Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, and Myrtle Beach Bus Station in around 10h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Kingstree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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