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How to get fromSmith Mountain Lake to Raleighby taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Smith Mountain Lake to Raleigh by taxi, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Lynchburgtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    6h 6m
    $192–285

  2. Drive 142.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Smith Mountain Lake to Raleighcar car 142.2 mi
    3h 10m
    $26–38

  3. Taxi, train via Altavista (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Altavista Commons Walmarttaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $182–274

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  • Distance: 242.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Smith Mountain Lake to Raleigh. However, you can take the taxi to Lynchburg, take the train to Greensboro, then take the train to Raleigh Union Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Smith Mountain Lake to Raleigh in around 3h 10m.

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