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How to get fromSmith Mountain Lake to Charlottesvilleby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Smith Mountain Lake to Charlottesville by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Roanoketaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 15m
    $108–161

  2. Drive 117.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Smith Mountain Lake to Charlottesvillecar car 117.5 mi
    2h 26m
    $22–31

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Altavista Commons Walmarttaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Altavista Commons Walmart to Kemper Street Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3h 47m
    $140–184

  4. Taxi, train via Downtown Transit Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Roanoketaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 36m
    $109–162

  5. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Altavista Commons Walmarttaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    3h 56m
    $130–163

  6. Taxi, train via Lynchburg (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Altavista Commons Walmarttaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlottesvilletrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 8m
    $141–185

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 141.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

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

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