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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Smith Mountain Lake by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the taxi from Lynchburg to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 21m
    $195–293

  2. Drive 176.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 176.5 mi
    3h 36m
    $33–47

  3. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 56m
    $154–213

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

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane CLT - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    3h 30m
    $127–442

  5. Train, taxi via Altavista (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    $180–282

  6. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane CLT - LYH
    2. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    3h 50m
    $167–502

  7. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane CLT - GSO
    2. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    4h 21m
    $84–577

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charlotte to Smith Mountain Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the train to Lynchburg then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lynchburg Transit Center, walk to Kemper Street Station, take the bus to Altavista Commons Walmart, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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