$1.50 gets you from MYR into town on Coast RTA 15S
This is the hardcore budget option: Coast RTA Route 15S links Myrtle Beach International Airport (Terminal 1) with the beach hotel strip and other city stops for a flat $1.50 fare. Expect a 40–50 minute ride for what a car does in 10–15 minutes, and expect local riders, backpacks, and people who are not in a hurry.
The 15S runs as a standard local bus with hourly headways during daytime and early evening only, according to Coast RTA’s timetable. Miss one departure and you’re probably waiting about 60 minutes at the stop, which is why this route suits flexible schedules far more than tight flight connections.
Service does not operate late at night, so arrivals on the last bank of flights may find the 15S already done for the day. Regulars say it’s fine if you land mid‑afternoon, less fine if your 8:30 p.m. flight rolls in late and the final bus is gone.
The fare is simple: $1.50 per trip for a standard adult, paid on board, with Coast RTA also offering reduced fares and passes on its website. One reviewer mentioned paying $1.50 from the airport to their hotel and saving a big chunk versus an Uber that would have been around $20–$30.
Because the 15S works like any local route, it hits many stops between MYR and central Myrtle Beach, which is why riders report 40–50 minutes in the seat instead of the quick 10–15 minute car hop. A Reddit user summed it up: cheap, slow, and fine if you’re just backpacking or not worried about time.
How to ride Coast RTA Route 15S from MYR
- 1. After exiting baggage claim at Terminal 1, follow airport signs for ground transportation and look for the posted Coast RTA stop near the regular bus area.
- 2. Check the current 15S timetable online before you fly; buses typically run about every 60 minutes in the day and early evening.
- 3. Have $1.50 in cash (or whatever Coast RTA currently accepts) ready when you board; the driver treats this as a normal local route.
- 4. Tell the driver your stop, especially if you’re heading to a specific hotel area along Kings Highway or Ocean Boulevard, and watch for your stop on the roughly 40–50 minute ride.
- 5. If the bus is delayed or your flight is late, locals recommend keeping a rideshare app ready as backup, since the 15S does not run late at night.
Pro tip: Build a 90‑minute buffer between bus arrival and departure time; the hourly frequency and 40–50 minute ride leave little margin for a tight flight out of MYR.