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

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There are 9 ways to get from Fairfax to Smith Mountain Lake by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    3h 54m
    $124–385

  2. Drive 210.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Fairfax to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 210.5 mi
    4h 29m
    $39–56

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 33m
    $137–242

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus Piedmont Express
    2. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 55m
    $132–176

  5. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane IAD - LYH
    2. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $159–435

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    5h 7m
    $141–831

  7. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    2. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    5h 9m
    $91–510

  8. Train, taxi via Lynchburg (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    $167–261

  9. Bus, taxi via Roanoke

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke Bus Stop to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    9h 14m
    $103–162

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

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

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  • Distance: 237.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Fairfax to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the subway to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA), then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to King Street-Old Town+Bay B, walk to Alexandria, take the train to Roanoke, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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