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

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

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Danvillebus bus
    3. Drive from Danville to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    4h 58m

  2. Drive 117.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 117.3 mi
    2h 41m
    $22–31

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lynchburg to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 24m
    $183–271

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Danvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Danville Transit System Hub to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 16m

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $153–255

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 164.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the train to Greensboro, walk to Greensboro, take the bus to Danville, then drive to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the train to Greensboro, take the train to Lynchburg, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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