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The Virginia DRPT (Department of Rail and Public Transportation) is offering $10 tickets to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Virginia-sponsored passenger rail. The $10 ticket deal is only offered for travel between October 1 and 10. The DRPT is reporting that over 10,000 tickets have already been purchased through the $10 anniversary deal since the announcement was made. One-way tickets can still be purchased until October 10 on any Amtrak Northeast Regional train within Virginia and Washington, D.C. using code V110 at check out. 

In addition to vanpools and carpools–which you can find by filling out our free application–rail service is a great transit option for commuting or traveling for fun. October would be the perfect month to try rail transit with numerous discount codes and offers to save you money. Amtrak, VRE and Metro services are great alternatives to driving into the city. Save on parking, gas and the headache of traffic by choosing an alternative to car travel for Passenger Rail Month!

Virginia is offering other exclusive discounts on Amtrak travel throughout Virginia and Washington, D.C., introducing the Virginia Anytime Fare (15% off) and the Virginia Student Fare (25% off for ages 13-25 with valid student ID). In-state travelers can also enjoy other select discounts supported by DRPT, including ShareFares, which allow travelers a savings of up to 45% on tickets when traveling with up to five companions, and the Saturday BOGO Sale, which offers customers one free adult ticket with the purchase of one adult ticket for Saturday travel on the Amtrak Northeast Regional service.

Discount codes include: 

  • $10 Fare – V110 
  • 15% off Virginia Anytime Fare – V552 
  • Virginia Student Fare – V449 
  • ShareFares – V291 
  • Saturday BOGO Sale – C222 

For more information on the terms and conditions of all Amtrak discounts available to Virginia travelers, and to book online, please visit: www.amtrak.com/virginia

Need suggestions for taking advantage of $10 train tickets? Here are some events that are happening in DC for the month of October.

 

  • OCTOBER 19TH

    Capital BrewFest: Fall Seasonals Beer, Wine, …
    Sat, 12:30 – 8:00 PM
    The Bullpen, 1201 Half St SE
    Washington, DC

 

  • OCTOBER 14TH
    CULTURFIED INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
    Mon, 11 AM – 4 PM
    Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
    Washington, DC

 

  • OCTOBER 27TH
    Taste of DC festival
    Sunday
    Washington
    Washington, DC

 

  • OCTOBER 12TH
    All Things Go 2019
    Sat, Oct 12 – Sun, Oct 13
    Union Market, 1309 5th St NE
    Washington, DC

 

  • OCTOBER 19TH
    Nightmare Festival 2019
    Sat, Oct 19 – Sun, Oct 20
    The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW
    Washington, DC

 

  • OCTOBER 26TH
    Taste of DC festival
    Sat, Oct 26 – Sun, Oct 27
    Washington
    Washington, DC

 

  • OCTOBER 13TH
    All Things Go Music Festival Sunday Only Tickets
    Sun, 1 PM
    Union Market, 1309 5th St NE
    Washington, DC

 

  • OCTOBER 12TH
    Snallygaster Beer Festival
    Sat, 12 – 6 PM
    Pennsylvania Ave NW
    Washington, DC

 

  • OCTOBER 26TH
    The Taste of DC
    Sat, Oct 26 – Sun, Oct 27
    Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
    Washington, DC

 

  • OCTOBER 13TH
    2019 Harvest Festival
    Sun, 11 AM – 2 PM
    Capitol Cider House, 3930 Georgia Ave NW
    Washington, DC

 

  • OCTOBER 18TH
    29Rooms
    Fri, 10:30 AM
    DC Armory, 2001 E Capitol St SE
    Washington, DC

 

  • OCTOBER 6TH
    Free Community Day: October
    Sun, 12 – 5 PM
    National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave NW
    Washington, DC

 

  • OCTOBER 15TH
    Mexico in a Bottle Washington DC
    Tue, 6 – 9 PM
    Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW
    Washington, DC

 

  • OCTOBER 19TH

    OFFICIAL HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL | WASHINGTON, DC

    Sat, 3 – 11 PM

    Dupont Circle