What is the cheapest way to get from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake?

The fastest way to get from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake?

The distance between Frederick and Smith Mountain Lake is 305 miles. The road distance is 249.3 miles.

How do I travel from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 21m and costs $130 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake.

Where can I stay near Smith Mountain Lake?

There are 144+ hotels available in Smith Mountain Lake.

Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from DC Union Station to Altavista Commons Walmartbus
3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
8h 21m
$137–203
Drive 247.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lakecar 247.8 mi
4h 40m
$46–66
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain
3. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
8h 36m
$142–252
Bus, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi
1. Take the bus from Frederick Transit Station to Market St & Harrison Stbus
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
3. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
5h 11m
$124–405
Train, taxi via Lynchburg
1. Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain
3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
8h 51m
$167–297
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Altavista Commons Walmartbus
3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
8h 56m
$137–187
Bus, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Frederick Transit Station to Market St & Harrison Stbus
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane IAD - LYH
3. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
5h 21m
$159–445
Bus, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Frederick Transit Station to Market St & Harrison Stbus
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
3. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar
6h 26m
$91–530

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake.

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Distance: 303.7 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Frederick to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the bus to Washington Union Station, take the bus to Altavista Commons Walmart, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, take the train to Roanoke, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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