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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Wythevillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Christiansburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus bus Swb
    4. Take the taxi from Roanoke Campbell Court to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 22m
    $121–188

  2. Drive 199.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 199.5 mi
    3h 59m
    $37–53

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    11h 23m
    $191–343

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charleston 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
    11h 48m
    $208–336

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from West Virginia to Smith Mountain Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from West Virginia to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the bus to Wytheville, take the taxi to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, take the bus to Christiansburg, walk to Exit 118 - 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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