Newport, SC is a small town located in Horry County, South Carolina. Despite its small size, Newport has a variety of transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. For those who drive, Newport offers easy access to the major highways and thoroughfares that criss-cross the region. Public buses operated by Coastal Transport offer service throughout the surrounding towns. The local taxi services are also popular for travelers going to or from the beach as well as those heading into Myrtle Beach for shopping or entertainment. Those looking for a more leisurely ride can hop on the historic Waccamaw train line which runs from Conway to Myrtle Beach and stops at three different stations in Newport. There are also plenty of car-share companies operating in Newport such as Zipcar and Enterprise CarShare that make renting a vehicle easier than ever. No matter how you choose to get around, Newport has you covered with its many transportation options.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Newport takes 29.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Newport get to work:
- 86.9% drive their own car alone
- 5.9% carpool with others
- 5.3% work from home
- 1.0% take mass transit