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How to get fromSt. Louis to Smith Mountain Lakeby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Smith Mountain Lake by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane STL - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $178–602

  2. Drive 703.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 703.8 mi
    12h 16m
    $129–186

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke Bus Stop to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    16h 47m
    $183–311

  4. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane STL - LYH
    2. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 43m
    $222–702

  5. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane STL - GSO
    2. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    7h 28m
    $170–828

  6. Bus, taxi via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal 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
    17h 7m
    $181–325

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA), then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can 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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