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How to get fromCary to Smith Mountain Lakeby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cary to Smith Mountain Lake by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lynchburg to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    $188–283

  2. Drive 134.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 134.4 mi
    3h 4m
    $25–36

  3. Train, taxi via Altavista (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $173–272

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Map of how to get from Cary to Smith Mountain Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Cary to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the train to Greensboro, take the train to Lynchburg, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Cary to Smith Mountain Lake in around 3h 4m.

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