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

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There are 5 ways to get from Virginia to Smith Mountain Lake by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    3h 42m
    $122–383

  2. Drive 255.4 mi

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

  3. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    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
    $153–212

  4. 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 38m
    $204–384

  5. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane IAD - LYH
    2. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    3h 52m
    $157–433

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Virginia to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA), then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, 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.

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