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

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There are 6 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Smith Mountain Lake by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane PIT - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $140–462

  2. Drive 317.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 317.2 mi
    7h 18m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 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
    12h 21m
    $172–244

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak 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
    14h 41m
    $235–432

  5. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane PIT - LYH
    2. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 1m
    $178–505

  6. Train, taxi via Lynchburg (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak 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
    14h 56m
    $265–461

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Pittsburgh to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, walk to Pittsburgh-Airport-PIT airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA), then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Washington Union Station, take the bus to Altavista Commons Walmart, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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