Need a way to get around? Try these taxis, buses & car services!
For first-time visitors or those not accustomed to driving, getting around Myrtle Beach can seem complicated. Luckily, there are several easy ways to get around that take no knowledge of the area and little effort on your part.
If you’re planning to visit the Grand Strand and will need a ride once you arrive at Myrtle Beach International Airport, there are several options to choose from. Public transportation in the Myrtle Beach area includes taxis, shuttles, ride services and buses, that can get you to and from the airport, as well as around town during your stay. Here’s a look at what we have to offer:
Taxi Services in Myrtle Beach
For Visitors arriving at Myrtle Beach International Airport, taxis are located at the end of the main terminal building past the baggage claim area. There are always several taxis on call in this area with vehicles in all sizes to accommodate all types of travelers and party sizes. If you’re traveling from a different location or if you’re looking to get from your hotel to other areas around town, there are also several reliable taxi services in Myrtle Beach. Here’s some of the most popular, broken down by area of service:
Myrtle Beach
Absolute Taxi absolutetaxi.com 843-333-3333 4023 Belle Terre Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
City Cab of Myrtle Beach citycabofmyrtlebeach.com 843-251-5959 9430 Leeds Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Myrtle Beach Diamond Taxi myrtlebeachdiamondcab.com 843-448-2886 1354 Cannon Rd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Myrtle Beach Taxi Service (A-Taxi, Anchor Taxi, Beachside Taxi) anchortaxi.com 843-222-2222 1108 3rd Ave. South, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Rock Star Taxi Cab rockstartaxicab.com 843-907-3249 3120 Waccamaw Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
South End
Capital Cab Surfside Beach 843-256-3779 3513 Arrowhead Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Surfside Beach Cab Services taxicabmyrtlebeachsouthcarolina.com Surfside, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island 843-602-7253 9430 Leeds Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Creekside Cab creeksidecab.com Murrells Inlet 5152 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 843-357-8444
North End
Affordable Taxi affordablecab-myrtlebeach.com (843) 663-2227 North Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Barefoot Taxi http://www.taxiservicesc.com/ 843-361-2464 3801 Smith St., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Trips Myrtle Beach Taxi tripstaxi.com 843-997-9331 North Myrtle Beach, SC
Cherry Grove Taxi (843) 491-1894 North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Shuttles & Car Service
There are a number of Myrtle Beach hotels which provide shuttle service to and from the airport as an added benefit of staying at the property. In order to arrange for a shuttle you’ll want to call the hotel in advance of your arrival to schedule a pickup. If you’re looking for a longer-term solution or need transportation around town, there are also several Myrtle Beach car service companies which provide transportation ranging from simple sedans and sporty coupes to large transport vans and even limousines.
Atlantic Coast Limousine Service atlanticcoastlimousine.com 843-254-LIMO (5466) Myrtle Beach, SC
Airport Limo Car Service airportlimo.com (843) 448-1580 1100 Jetport Road Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Myrtle Beach Transportation 6712 Bryant Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 843-449-4445 myrtlebeachtransportation.com
Myrtle Beach Super Shuttle myrtlebeachsupershuttle.com 843-443-6988 3001 N. Kings Highway, Suite D #221, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Ritz Limousines ritzlimo.net 1-888-497-7288 9553 Edgerton Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Platinum Limousines platlimos.com 843-293-7433 1212 Highway 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Coast RTA Bus Service
Coast RTA Public Transit serves Horry and Georgetown counties — covering Myrtle Beach and most of the Grand Strand. The service offers eight bus routes covering the most popular parts of the Myrtle Beach area, from rural connections to the cities to shuttles to some of the area’s top attractions. Popular routes include North and South Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, giving inland residents and visitors easy access to the ocean without the headache of parking and the Myrtle Beach Airport connector for visitors who are flying or need a lift to the nearby The Market Common shopping and dining district. The cost of the shuttle ranges from $1.50 for adults with discounts available for seniors, students, children and Medicaid recipients, to free for tourist-oriented routes such as the Broadway at the Beach shuttle. For a full list and detailed map of all routes served by Coast RTA, visit www.coastrta.com or call 843-488-0865.
Uber Ride Service
A popular option in many larger cities, in 2014 the Uber transportation network expanded its UberX low-cost ride service to the Myrtle Beach area. The app-based car service uses a smartphone app to allow customers to request rides around the Myrtle Beach area and sends qualified drivers to pick them up in their own vehicles. UberX charges a base fee of $1.95 per ride, plus per minute and per mile rates that can often be the same or lower than a taxi service. To learn more about riding in Myrtle Beach with Uber, click here or download the app for iPhone or Android devices.