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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    8h 42m
    $153–218

  2. Drive 255.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 255.4 mi
    5h 26m
    $47–68

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    12h 37m
    $204–384

  4. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ORF - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $155–460

  5. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane ORF - LYH
    2. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $195–500

  6. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    3. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    8h 15m
    $156–440

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Virginia Beach to Smith Mountain Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 308.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Virginia Beach to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the bus to Richmond, walk to Richmond, 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. Alternatively, you can take the line 960 bus to Newtown Rd Station, walk to Newtown Road Station, take the line 800 vehicle to Harbor Park Station, walk to Norfolk, take the train to Alexandria, take the train to Roanoke, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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