Getting Around Myrtle Beach Without a Car During Senior Week

You can absolutely do Senior Week in Myrtle Beach without a car. Most grads get around with a mix of rideshare, walking, and the Coast RTA bus. The trick is planning your rides around the two party venues, because they’re in different parts of the Grand Strand.

Here’s how to get from your rental to the beach, the parties and back without anyone in your crew needing to drive.

First: know where the parties are

Senior Week theme parties happen at two venues, and they’re not next door to each other. Check the Senior Week 2027 schedule to see which venue each night is at, then plan rides accordingly.

Venue	Address	Parties
House of Blues Myrtle Beach	4640 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach	Pardi Gras, Aqua Wet-N-Wild, Neon Splash, plus the Thursday concerts
3001 Nightlife	920 Lake Arrowhead Rd, Myrtle Beach	LIT Ultra Glow, Snowfall, Jersey Night

Week 3 and Week 4’s Aqua nights are at House of Blues, and their Snowfall and LIT nights are at 3001 Nightlife, so expect to switch venues during the week.

Option 1: Rideshare and taxis (the go-to)

Rideshare is how most groups handle party nights. A few tips that make it painless:

• Split it. One ride for four people beats four separate rides. Pick one person to order and settle up in your group chat.
• Order before the rush. Leaving right at the end of the night means everyone’s ordering at once. Plan a meetup spot and a time.
• Keep your phone charged. A battery pack is the difference between getting home easily and getting stuck. See our Senior Week packing list.
• Check before you get in. Match the plate, car and driver to what the app shows, and ride with your crew.

Flying in? At Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), rideshare pickups are in a designated commercial lane across from Door 5, and taxis wait outside Door 6 at Baggage Claim, according to the airport’s ground transportation page.

Option 2: The Coast RTA bus

Coast RTA is the area’s public transit system. Its fixed routes include Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach, and it offers discounted fares for students. The airport lists Coast RTA Route 15S, which stops on Jetport Road and runs daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Check current routes and schedules on the Coast RTA website, or track buses live in the Coast RTA app.
• Coast RTA also runs a free, seasonal Entertainment Shuttle that stops at Broadway at the Beach. Check their site for the dates it’s running.
• The bus is great for daytime trips. For late party nights, plan on rideshare.

Questions about fares or routes? Coast RTA’s number is 843-488-0865.

Option 3: Walk it (the beach is your living room)

If your rental is near the ocean, a lot of your days will be on foot: beach, food, back to the rental, repeat. Walking keeps your ride budget for the nights that need it. Bring shoes that can handle sand and wet sidewalks.

Option 4: Golf carts and bikes

Some groups rent golf carts or bikes for short daytime trips. Club Card holders get a discount at Beach Golf Cart Rentals and Sales. Find it on the Senior Week discounts page. Always follow the rental company’s rules on who can drive and where.

Plan your rides by week

Because the two venues are in different towns, your ride plan depends on your week. Here’s where each week’s theme parties are:

• Week 1 (May 31 – June 4): Pardi Gras, Aqua and Neon Splash at House of Blues; LIT Ultra Glow at 3001 Nightlife; Thursday concert (TBA).
• Week 2 (June 5 – 11): Jersey Night, LIT Ultra Glow and Snowfall at 3001 Nightlife; Pardi Gras and Aqua at House of Blues; Thursday concert (TBA).
• Weeks 3 and 4: Snowfall and LIT Ultra Glow at 3001 Nightlife; Aqua at House of Blues.

If most of your nights are at one venue, staying nearer to it saves real money on rides. Compare areas in Myrtle Beach vs North Myrtle Beach vs Surfside.

Skip one trip entirely: get your card delivered

Staying in Myrtle Beach or Surfside? Call 888-523-9076 and your Club Card is delivered FREE to your resort or rental, so there’s no ride needed to get it. Staying in North Myrtle Beach or Cherry Grove? Pick it up at Myrtle Beach Tours, 109 Ash St., Saturday & Sunday 1pm – 5pm, or call for free delivery. More on that in our North Myrtle Beach Senior Week guide.

A simple party-night ride plan

1. Check tonight’s venue on the schedule.
2. Pick one person to order the ride there and one to order the ride home.
3. Agree on a meetup spot and a leave time before you go in.
4. Everyone has their ID, card and a charged phone.
5. Nobody leaves without the group. Same crew out, same crew home.

Getting around FAQ

Do I need a car for Senior Week in Myrtle Beach?

No. Rideshare, the Coast RTA bus and walking cover most of what you’ll do, and Club Cards can be delivered to your rental in Myrtle Beach and Surfside.

Are House of Blues and 3001 Nightlife close to each other?

No. House of Blues is in North Myrtle Beach and 3001 Nightlife is in Myrtle Beach, so plan a ride between them. Check the schedule for each night’s venue.

Does the bus run late at night?

Check Coast RTA’s current schedules. The airport route it lists runs 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., so plan on rideshare for late nights.

How do I get from the airport to my rental?

Rideshare (pickup across from Door 5), taxi (Door 6) or Coast RTA Route 15S from Jetport Road.