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

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There are 9 ways to get from Falls Church 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 36m
    $122–383

  2. Drive 222.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Falls Church to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 222.3 mi
    4h 28m
    $41–59

  3. 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 28m
    $168–262

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to University Commuter Lotbus bus 622
    2. Take the bus from University Blvd Park And Ride to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 56m
    $143–183

  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
    3h 46m
    $157–433

  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
    4h 57m
    $141–830

  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
    4h 51m
    $89–508

  8. 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 44m
    $137–242

  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
    8h 51m
    $104–160

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: 230.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Falls Church to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can 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 subway to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, walk to Alexandria, 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.

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