$1.50 gets you from MYR to Kings Highway on Route 15S
Coast RTA Route 15S runs from Myrtle Beach International Airport (Terminal 1) into town for a flat $1.50 standard fare, paid in exact cash when you board. It’s the ultra-budget move if you land during the day and your hotel or hostel sits near Kings Highway or one of the main transfer points.
Buses typically run about every 60 minutes from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with service focused on daytime and early evening only. Miss one and you can be standing at the stop for close to an hour, especially on weekends or in the off-season, so check the timetable before you leave baggage claim.
Despite the short distance, riders report the trip into central Myrtle Beach taking around 40–50 minutes because Route 15S is a local, stop-and-go bus. One reviewer mentioned it “took about 45 minutes but did the job,” which sums it up: slow, basic, and cheap.
The airport stop for Route 15S can feel confusing, and several riders said they had to ask the driver or airport staff to confirm they were standing in the right place. Look for Coast RTA signage near the public transport area outside Terminal 1 and confirm the bus is marked 15S Myrtle Beach Airport before you board.
Regulars suggest using Google Maps with the transit layer turned on instead of trying to read Coast RTA’s printed maps. Locals on Myrtle Beach forums also point out that 15S works best if you’re traveling light with a backpack or small suitcase and staying somewhere close to Kings Highway; with big checked bags, rideshare usually wins.
Watch out for late flights: comments from locals say Route 15S is basically useless for very early departures or arrivals after about 8–9 p.m., since the last trips wrap up around that time. If your arrival is scheduled after 7 p.m., have Uber, Lyft, or a taxi as a backup.
How to ride Route 15S from MYR, step by step:
- 1. After landing at Terminal 1, exit baggage claim and follow signs for public transportation outside the main arrivals area.
- 2. Find the Coast RTA stop and confirm with posted signs or staff that it serves Route 15S.
- 3. Check Google Maps or the Coast RTA website for the next scheduled 15S departure; aim to be at the stop at least 10 minutes early.
- 4. Have $1.50 in exact cash ready for the standard one-way fare; discounted riders should carry ID or passes.
- 5. Board the bus marked 15S, pay at the farebox, then keep your bag close and watch for your stop along Kings Highway or your transfer point.
One tip: screenshot the Route 15S schedule before you fly; if airport Wi‑Fi or cell signal is spotty, you’ll still know when the next hourly bus should roll through.