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

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Smith Mountain Lake by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PHL - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    3h 49m
    $153–543

  2. Drive 366.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 366.4 mi
    7h 5m
    $67–97

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    8h 29m
    $187–325

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from DC Union Station to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    9h 56m
    $152–231

  5. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    2. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    5h 11m
    $140–778

  6. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane PHL - LYH
    2. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    $223–703

  7. Train, taxi via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $171–873

  8. Train, taxi via Washington #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    9h 9m
    $196–918

  9. Bus, taxi via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    11h 11m

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA), then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the train to Roanoke then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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