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How to get fromAnnapolis to Smith Mountain Lakeby bus, train, taxi, car, subway, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Annapolis to Smith Mountain Lake by bus, train, taxi, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 41m
    $145–248

  2. Drive 261.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Annapolis to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 261.6 mi
    5h 18m
    $48–69

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    8h 1m
    $140–183

  4. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    4. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    $129–394

  5. Bus, train, taxi via Lynchburg

    1. Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 56m
    $175–277

  6. Bus, train, taxi via Washington

    1. Take the bus from WEST ST & CALVERT ST fs wb to N CAPITOL ST & H ST NW sbbus bus 220 / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    8h 21m
    $142–242

  7. Bus, taxi via Roanoke

    1. Take the bus from WEST ST & CALVERT ST fs wb to N CAPITOL ST & H ST NW sbbus bus 220 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke Bus Stop to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    9h 21m
    $107–162

  8. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane IAD - LYH
    4. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $164–444

  9. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    3. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    5h 39m
    $146–840

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

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

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