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How to get fromWinston-Salem to Smith Mountain Lakeby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Winston-Salem to Smith Mountain Lake by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    6h 29m
    $154–232

  2. Drive 100.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winston-Salem to Smith Mountain Lakecar car 100.9 mi
    2h 18m
    $19–27

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from High Point to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h
    $158–238

  4. Train, taxi via Greensboro (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 24m
    $156–230

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Altavista Commons Walmart to Smith Mountain Laketaxi taxi
    7h 56m
    $143–197

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Winston-Salem to Smith Mountain Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Winston-Salem, NC, USA and Smith Mountain Lake, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Winston-Salem to Smith Mountain Lake. However, you can take the bus to Greensboro Bus Stop, walk to Greensboro, take the train to Lynchburg, 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 bus to High Point Terminal, walk to High Point, take the train to Lynchburg, walk to Kemper Street Station, take the bus to Altavista Commons Walmart, then take the taxi to Smith Mountain Lake.

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