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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane LAX - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    10h 2m
    $248–763

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station 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
    2d 10h
    $469–853

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    2d 21h
    $1,083–2,173

  4. Drive 2,450.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 2,450.9 mi
    39h 18m
    $448–647

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane LAX - LYH
    2. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    10h 19m
    $288–813

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ONT - ROA
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    10h 30m
    $274–877

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane LAX - GSO
    2. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    10h 37m
    $285–1,138

  8. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lynchburg to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    2d 23h
    $1,073–2,116

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,204.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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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