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

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Smith Mountain Lake by plane, car, train, taxi, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    3h 28m
    $140–827

  2. Drive 230.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 230.6 mi
    4h 37m
    $43–61

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $143–238

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Altavista Commons Walmartbus bus Piedmont Express
    2. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 16m
    $136–172

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    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
    3h 52m
    $122–383

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane IAD - LYH
    3. Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    $157–433

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, drive

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    3. Drive from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Smith Mountain Lakecar car
    5h 7m
    $89–508

  8. Train, taxi via Lynchburg (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $171–263

  9. Bus, taxi via Roanoke

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke Bus Stop to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    $106–159

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 341.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) then drive to Smith Mountain Lake. Alternatively, you can take the train to Roanoke then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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