Directions to North Myrtle Beach & Barefoot Resorts
Traveling by Air
Myrtle Beach International Airport, the commercial airport which services the Grand Strand, offers regular flights by a number of major airlines including American, Delta, United, Frontier, Spirit, Allegiant, Sun Country, Porter, and WestJet. The airport has a typical gamut of car rental agencies to choose from if you planning on renting a car for the duration of your stay,
Additionally, there are a number of other smaller airports servicing the region.
Traveling by Car
Planning on traveling by car? Haven’t been back in a while? The Grand Strand’s road system has improved greatly making it easier than ever to get around.
The primary routes into North Myrtle Beach are as follows:
- From the west – Highways 9, 22 and 501.
- From the North & South – Highway 17 from the north and south.
Want to know the average drive times from major cities in region? Below is a table that provides distances and estimated drive times.
| TO NORTH MYRTLE BEACH FROM | ESTIMATED DRIVE |
|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 7 hrs |
| Boston, MA | 15 hrs |
| Charlotte, NC | 4 hrs |
| Chicago, IL | 16 hrs |
| Cincinnati, OH | 12 hrs |
| Cleveland, OH | 12 hrs |
| Detroit, MI | 15 hrs |
| Louisville, KY | 11 hrs |
| Jacksonville, FL | 7 hrs |
| Knoxville, TN | 8 hrs |
| Montreal, CAN | 17 hrs |
| New York, NY | 11 hrs |
| Philadelphia, PA | 10 hrs |
| Raleigh/Durham, NC | 4 hrs |
| Richmond, VA | 6 hrs |
| St. Louis, MO | 15 hrs |
| Toronto, CAN | 16 hrs |
| Washington, DC | 8 hrs |
| Wilmington, NC | 1 hr |
Traveling by Bus
The local bus service provided by the Waccamaw Regional Transportation Authority, is known as The Coast RTA. It is an affordable and efficient alternative to getting around by car. It provides year-round, 7-day per week scheduled service.
The Coast is affordable bus transportation providing service to and from the Grand Strand and neighboring towns. Schedules available online or at regional Visitors Bureau offices.