Planning a trip to Georgetown, SC

Getting There

From Charleston, it’s an easy drive straight up U.S. 17/701 to Georgetown. Greyhound/Southeastern Stages run one bus per day from Charleston to Georgetown (9:15am; 1 hr. 20 min.; $20). The bus returns at 1:05pm. Coast RTA bus #16 runs between Georgetown and Myrtle Beach via Pawleys Island and Murrells Inlet ($1.50 one-way) at least 5 times daily. Visit www.coastrta.com or call tel. 843/488-0865.

Visitor Information

Providing information about sights, accommodations, and tours, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, 531 Front St. (tel. 800/777-7705 or 843/546-8436; www.georgetownchamber.com), is most helpful. The staff will also provide you with maps and brochures. It’s open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.