There are 3 ways to get from Rocky Mount to Smith Mountain Lake by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Rocky Mount to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the taxi from Lynchburg to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
7h 52m$213–334Drive 175.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rocky Mount to Smith Mountain Lakecar 175.9 mi
4h 3m$33–47Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
- Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi
11h 1m$160–229
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rocky Mount to Smith Mountain Lake is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rocky Mount to Smith Mountain Lake is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Rocky Mount and Smith Mountain Lake is 315 miles. The road distance is 176.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rocky Mount to Smith Mountain Lake without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 52m and costs $210 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Rocky Mount to Smith Mountain Lake, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rocky Mount to Smith Mountain Lake is 177 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Rocky Mount to Smith Mountain Lake.
There are 91+ hotels available in Smith Mountain Lake.
What companies run services between Rocky Mount, NC, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Rocky Mount 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 Greensboro Bus Stop, 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 Rocky Mount to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- 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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