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How to get fromClearwater to Pawleys Islandby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Clearwater to Pawleys Island by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Line 52 bus, line 300 bus, fly to Myrtle Beach

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - B to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane TPA - MYR
    5h 41m
    $145–345

  2. Drive 506.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clearwater to Pawleys Islandcar car 506.5 mi
    9h 54m
    $93–134

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Kingstree Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Kingstree Station to Pawleys Islandcar car
    13h 38m
    $235–440

  4. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane TPA - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 38m
    $185–930

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - H to North West Transfer Center Tampabus bus 78
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 29m
    $235–439

Tampa (TPA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and Pawleys Island, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Clearwater to Pawleys Island. However, you can take the line 52 bus to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A, take the line 300 bus to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westbound, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Myrtle Beach (MYR), then take the taxi to Pawleys Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clearwater to Pawleys Island via Tampa, Kissimmee Amtrak Station, and Kingstree Station in around 13h 38m.

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