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How to get fromCharleston to Smith Mountain Lakeby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Smith Mountain Lake by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane CHS - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $130–416

  2. Drive 349.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 349.1 mi
    7h 27m
    $64–92

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Lynchburg to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    12h 5m
    $291–496

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    18h 15m
    $194–303

  5. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane CHS - LYH
    2. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 7m
    $171–470

  6. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane CHS - GSO
    2. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    6h 30m
    $336–1,299

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA), then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Selma Station, take the train to Greensboro, take the train to Lynchburg, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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