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

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There are 3 ways to get from Charlottesville to Smith Mountain Lake by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    3h 19m
    $107–164

  2. Drive 117.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 117.1 mi
    2h 26m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus Piedmont Express
    2. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $122–158

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 141.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Charlottesville to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the train to Roanoke then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, take the bus to Altavista Commons Walmart, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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