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How to get fromSmith Mountain Lake to Washingtonby taxi, plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Smith Mountain Lake to Washington by taxi, plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

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    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Roanoke-Airport-ROAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ROA - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2h 59m
    $123–379

  2. Drive 228.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Smith Mountain Lake to Washingtoncar car 228.9 mi
    4h 43m
    $42–61

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Roanoketaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 52m
    $143–236

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Altavista Commons Walmarttaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Altavista Commons Walmart to Washington Union Stationbus bus Piedmont Express
    6h 6m
    $141–170

  5. Taxi to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Lynchburg-Airport-LYHtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LYH - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 10m
    $158–426

  6. Drive to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Drive from Smith Mountain Lake to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)car car
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GSO - DCA
    3h 28m
    $107–625

  7. Drive to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Drive from Smith Mountain Lake to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)car car
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 16m
    $79–428

  8. Taxi, bus via Roanoke (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Smith Mountain Lake to Roanoke Bus Stoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    6h 42m
    $108–156

Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights

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Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 236.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Smith Mountain Lake to Washington. However, you can take the taxi to Roanoke-Airport-ROA airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), walk to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Roanoke then take the train to Washington Union Station.

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