There are 3 ways to get from Midlothian to Smith Mountain Lake by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
7h 36m$135–184Drive 145.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Midlothian to Smith Mountain Lakecar 145.9 mi
3h 13m$27–39Train, taxi
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain
- Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
8h 50m$208–346
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Midlothian to Smith Mountain Lake is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Midlothian to Smith Mountain Lake is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Midlothian and Smith Mountain Lake is 216 miles. The road distance is 146.7 miles.
The best way to get from Midlothian to Smith Mountain Lake without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 36m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Midlothian to Smith Mountain Lake, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Midlothian to Smith Mountain Lake is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Midlothian to Smith Mountain Lake.
There are 52+ hotels available in Smith Mountain Lake.
What companies run services between Midlothian, VA, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Midlothian to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the bus to 14th & Main, 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. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, take the train to Alexandria, take the train to Roanoke, 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 Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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