There are 3 ways to get from Colonial Heights to Smith Mountain Lake by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
6h 52m$140–195Drive 158.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colonial Heights to Smith Mountain Lakecar 158.9 mi
3h 32m$29–42Train, taxi
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain
- Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
9h 22m$192–344
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colonial Heights to Smith Mountain Lake is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Colonial Heights to Smith Mountain Lake is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Colonial Heights and Smith Mountain Lake is 223 miles. The road distance is 159.9 miles.
The best way to get from Colonial Heights to Smith Mountain Lake without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 52m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Colonial Heights to Smith Mountain Lake, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colonial Heights to Smith Mountain Lake is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Colonial Heights to Smith Mountain Lake.
There are 151+ hotels available in Smith Mountain Lake.
What companies run services between Colonial Heights, City of Colonial Heights, VA, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Colonial Heights to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the bus to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the bus to Lynchburg Transit Center, walk to Kemper Street Station, take the bus to Altavista Commons Walmart, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Petersburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Alexandria, take the train to Roanoke, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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