Train from Marshalltown to Myrtle Beach

Travel Recommendation: Marshalltown, IA to Myrtle Beach, SC

Air Travel

• Transport Mode: Airplane
• Companies: Delta Airlines, American Airlines
• Duration: Approximately 6 hours (including layovers)
• Distance: 1,300 miles (2,092 kilometers)
• Costs: Approximately $350 - $500 CAD (varies based on booking time and availability)
• Roads/Routes: Not applicable for air travel

Pro Tip: For the best fares, book your flight at least 2-3 months in advance and set fare alerts to watch for price drops.

Driving

• Transport Mode: Personal vehicle or rental car
• Duration: Approximately 18 hours of driving time (not including rest stops)
• Distance: 1,200 miles (1,931 kilometers)
• Costs: Estimated fuel cost of $175 - $250 CAD (assuming average fuel consumption) + expressway tolls (vary by route)
• Roads/Routes: Take I-35 S from Marshalltown, connect to I-70 E, then take I-64 E and I-95 S towards Myrtle Beach.

Pro Tip: Consider breaking up your drive into 2 days with an overnight stay to explore interesting towns along the route, like St. Louis or Nashville!

Bus Travel

• Transport Mode: Greyhound Bus
• Companies: Greyhound
• Duration: Approximately 24 hours (including layovers)
• Distance: 1,200 miles (1,931 kilometers)
• Costs: Approximately $130 - $200 CAD one-way
• Roads/Routes: Not applicable for bus travel (multiple stops along the way)

Pro Tip: Bring snacks and a portable charger as bus rides can be long, and there might not be access to food on board.

Recommendation

For the most efficient travel method, I recommend flying. The combination of comfort and time savings makes air travel the best option. Be sure to compare flights and possibly book round-trip tickets to save more. If you prefer a road trip, preparing for an extended drive with planned rest stops can be enjoyable too.