Cheap travel between Roanoke and DC courtesy of Amtrak Gene Marrano September 26, 2019 1 minute read Its true – between October 1st and the 10th you can travel from Roanoke to Washington DC and back by train – for just ten dollars each way. Amtrak calls it a special promotion to celebrate a decade of passenger rail in the Commonwealth. Share: Post navigation Previous: Accreditor asks for info after Falwell reportsNext: The Weight pays homage and carries on The Band’s legacy Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026