There are 4 ways to get from Greensboro to Smith Mountain Lake by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the taxi from Lynchburg to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
3h 23m$165–233Drive 95.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greensboro to Smith Mountain Lakecar 95.9 mi
2h 11m$18–26Bus, taxi (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
6h 16m$139–187Train, taxi via Altavista (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
4h 49m$150–222
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greensboro to Smith Mountain Lake is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Greensboro to Smith Mountain Lake is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $17 - $26.
The distance between Greensboro and Smith Mountain Lake is 163 miles. The road distance is 96.5 miles.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Smith Mountain Lake without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 23m and costs $160 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Greensboro to Smith Mountain Lake, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Greensboro to Smith Mountain Lake is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Greensboro to Smith Mountain Lake.
There are 137+ hotels available in Smith Mountain Lake.
What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Greensboro to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the train to Lynchburg then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $100–160
Allied Cabs
- Phone
- +1 434-845-7039
Gray Top Cab
- Phone
- +1 434-845-4554
Yellow Cab Lynchburg
- Phone
- +1 434-846-8888
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