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How to get fromStaunton to Smith Mountain Lakeby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Staunton to Smith Mountain Lake by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central United Methodist Church to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke Campbell Court to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 20m
    $96–124

  2. Drive 107.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Staunton to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 107.9 mi
    2h 12m
    $20–29

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 26m
    $117–190

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 51m
    $134–183

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 174.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Staunton to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the bus to JMU Godwin Transit Center, walk to Goodwin Transit Center, take the bus to Salem VDOT Park & Ride, walk to Exit 140 -Park and Ride, take the bus to Roanoke Campbell Court, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the train to Charlottesville, take the train to Roanoke, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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