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

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

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lynchburg to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 43m
    $191–284

  2. Drive 232.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Asheville to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 232.3 mi
    5h 12m
    $43–62

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane AVL - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $120–391

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Asheville, NC to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    10h 36m
    $164–238

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 335.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Asheville to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the bus to Greensboro Bus Stop, walk to Greensboro, take the train to Lynchburg, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Asheville to Smith Mountain Lake in around 5h 12m.

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