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How to get fromSanta Monica to Myrtle Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Myrtle Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane LAX - MYR
    8h 35m
    $132–387

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $397–662

  3. Train, bus via Houston

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $611–1,217

  4. Drive  2,521.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Myrtle Beachcar car 2,521.3 mi
    41h 2m
    $461–665

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane BUR - MYR
    10h 55m
    $145–568

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane ONT - MYR
    11h 23m
    $165–632

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane LGB - MYR
    10h 24m
    $237–970

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 2h
    $744–1,717

  9. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 6h
    $894–2,089

Santa Monica to Myrtle Beach by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,267.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Myrtle Beach, SC, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Myrtle Beach Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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