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

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There are 5 ways to get from Culpeper to Smith Mountain Lake by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    4h 25m
    $121–194

  2. Drive 160.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Culpeper to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 160.1 mi
    3h 16m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Culpeper Station to Charlottesville Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    $122–158

  4. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 37m
    $143–425

  5. Train, taxi via Lynchburg (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    4h 46m
    $149–218

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 186.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Culpeper to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the train to Roanoke then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Charlottesville Station, walk to W Main St at 8th St NW, take the bus to Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, take the bus to Altavista Commons Walmart, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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