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

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

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane FLL - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $162–523

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane MIA - GSO
    3. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    6h 20m
    $141–681

  3. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    25h 37m
    $286–426

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Lynchburg to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    27h 25m
    $478–908

  5. Drive 857.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 857.9 mi
    15h 6m
    $157–227

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 816.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA), then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, 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.

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