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

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Smith Mountain Lake by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lynchburg to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $191–288

  2. Drive 141.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 141.6 mi
    3h 11m
    $26–38

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform B to N Columbia St at Rosemary Stbus bus Crx
    2. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depotbus bus 4
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    9h 9m
    $156–230

  4. Train, taxi via Altavista (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 22m
    $176–277

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Raleigh to Smith Mountain Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 242.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the train to Greensboro, take the train to Lynchburg, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to N Columbia St at Rosemary St, take the bus to Greensboro Depot, walk to Greensboro, take the train to Lynchburg, walk to Kemper Street Station, take the bus to Altavista Commons Walmart, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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