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

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

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depotbus bus 4
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 19m
    $152–226

  2. Drive 116.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 116.3 mi
    2h 44m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durham 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
    9h 50m
    $148–206

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 229.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chapel Hill to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the bus to Greensboro Depot, walk to Greensboro, take the train to Lynchburg, walk to Kemper Street Station, take the bus to Altavista Commons Walmart, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Chapel Hill to Smith Mountain Lake in around 2h 44m.

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