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How to get fromChesterfield County to Smith Mountain Lakeby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $191–254

  2. Drive 151.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chesterfield County to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 151.1 mi
    3h 20m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, taxi via Chippenham Mall Parking Lot (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 32m
    $179–239

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Map of how to get from Chesterfield County to Smith Mountain Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Chesterfield County to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Richmond, 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. Alternatively, you can drive from Chesterfield County to Smith Mountain Lake in around 3h 20m.

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