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 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026