Getting around Myrtle Beach means choosing between walking to nearby oceanfront attractions, driving to farther sights or using Coast RTA for trips to Conway and other communities. From Sea Dunes Oceanfront, several landmarks are a few minutes away by car, while Coast RTA provides fixed-route connections across the region.
- Nearby on foot: Family Kingdom is about 2 minutes from the hotel; the city centre is about 26 minutes away.
- To Conway: Coast RTA operates Route 7 between Myrtle Beach and Conway.
- Airport: Myrtle Beach International Airport is about 11 minutes from the hotel by car.
Walking around the oceanfront and downtown
Walking works for several attractions close to the oceanfront, while the city centre and SkyWheel take longer from the hotel. Family Kingdom Amusement Park is about 2 minutes on foot from Sea Dunes, and Swamp Fox is about 6 minutes away.
Myrtle Beach city centre and SkyWheel are each about a 26-minute walk from the hotel. For a single outing, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and SkyWheel route brings those downtown sights together.
For farther destinations, compare the walk with the drive before setting out. Hollywood Wax Museum is about 64 minutes on foot from the hotel, and Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium is about 61 minutes away.
Driving and parking for popular sights
Driving cuts the trip to several popular sights to a few minutes from the hotel. Family Kingdom and Swamp Fox are each about 1 minute away by car; SkyWheel is about 3 minutes away.
The drive from the hotel to Myrtle Beach city centre takes about 4 minutes. Hollywood Wax Museum is about 9 minutes away by car, and Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium is about 8 minutes away. Parking details vary by destination, so check the relevant attraction’s official information before you drive.
Local bus and other transport options
Coast RTA runs public transportation across Horry and Georgetown Counties, with fixed routes serving Myrtle Beach, Conway, Surfside Beach, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Sandy Island, Georgetown, Andrews and rural communities.
Route 7 connects Myrtle Beach and Conway, and Route 7 Express also serves the two cities. The Ivory Wilson Transfer Center, at 10th Avenue North across from City Hall, connects Routes 7, 10, 15 and 16. Coast RTA’s downtown Conway terminal at 1418 Third Avenue connects Routes 1, 2, 3 and 7. All fixed-route vehicles are handicap accessible.
For airport buses, Route 15S serves Myrtle Beach International Airport and Market Common along Kings Highway. The airport says passengers board Route 15S at the bus stop on Jetport Road. For the drive or transit leg from the hotel, the Myrtle Beach airport-to-hotel route covers the connection.
Schedules and service can change. Check the Coast RTA official site before you go, and use its app or rider information system for live bus tracking and route details. Coast RTA customer service can be reached at 843-488-0865.
How do you get from Myrtle Beach to Conway?
Coast RTA Route 7 links Myrtle Beach and Conway, making it a public-transit option for the trip. The Ivory Wilson Transfer Center in Myrtle Beach and the Coast RTA terminal in downtown Conway are the route’s transfer points.
Check current stop times and service before traveling, since schedules may change. Coast RTA’s routes also connect Conway with other communities across the region, and Conway day-trip ideas can help you plan what to do after arriving.
For a quick comparison, Myrtle Beach International Airport is about 11 minutes by car from Sea Dunes, while Myrtle Beach city centre is about 4 minutes away by car. Family Kingdom is about 2 minutes away on foot.
FAQs
Can you get from Myrtle Beach to Conway by bus?
Yes. Coast RTA’s Route 7 connects Myrtle Beach and Conway, and Route 7 Express also serves the two cities. Check Coast RTA for current schedules and stop times.
Does public transportation serve Myrtle Beach International Airport?
Yes. Coast RTA Route 15S serves the airport, with boarding at the bus stop on Jetport Road.
Are Coast RTA buses accessible?
Coast RTA says all fixed-route vehicles are handicap accessible.
Which nearby attractions can you walk to?
Family Kingdom is about 2 minutes on foot from the hotel, and Swamp Fox is about 6 minutes away.