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

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Smith Mountain Lake by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane DSM - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 37m
    $218–771

  2. Fly to Greenbrier Valley Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)plane plane DSM - LWB
    2. Drive from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    8h 25m
    $156–698

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Roanoke Bus Stop to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    26h 7m
    $243–434

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    30h 19m
    $365–698

  5. Drive 965.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 965.8 mi
    17h 12m
    $177–255

  6. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane DSM - LYH
    2. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $268–821

  7. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DSM - GSO
    2. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    6h 34m
    $245–1,146

  8. Bus, train, taxi via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    33h 38m
    $423–804

Des Moines (DSM) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 825.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA), then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Nashville Bus Station, take the bus to Roanoke Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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