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How to get fromSurfside Beach to Clearwaterby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Surfside Beach to Clearwater by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly, line 52 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MYR - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    4h 29m
    $107–297

  2. Drive 518.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Surfside Beach to Clearwatercar car 518.8 mi
    10h 21m
    $95–137

  3. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Surfside Beach to Kingstree Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Kingstree Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    14h 40m
    $246–458

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train
    17h 29m
    $208–402

Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Surfside Beach, SC, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Surfside Beach to Clearwater. However, you can take the taxi to Myrtle Beach (MYR) airport, fly to Tampa (TPA), walk to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, walk to Tpa Rental Car Facility, take the line 300 bus to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - D, then take the line 52 bus to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Surfside Beach to Clearwater via Kingstree Station, Kissimmee Amtrak Station, and Tampa in around 14h 40m.

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