Tysons travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tysons

With a population of 19,627, Tysons is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Tysons deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Tysons

If you’re looking for affordable options, Founding Farmers VA: Tysons (1800 Tysons Boulevard) and Agora Tysons (7911 Westpark Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Tysons

Tysons in December
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tysons in December
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tysons in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Tysons, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Tysons

Plane

When flying to Tysons, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Tysons departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tysons. The train journey from Tysons to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tysons is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 11 miles from Tysons. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tysons, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Tysons takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 265 miles. The most popular bus station is Tysons Corner Metro Station, located 0.5 miles from downtown Tysons. Tysons 1824 Dolley Madison Blvd is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Tysons, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Tysons departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tysons. The train journey from Tysons to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tysons is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 11 miles from Tysons. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tysons, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Tysons takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 265 miles. The most popular bus station is Tysons Corner Metro Station, located 0.5 miles from downtown Tysons. Tysons 1824 Dolley Madison Blvd is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Tysons

Airlines serving Tysons

KLM
Good (842 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,755 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (532 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (734 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,574 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (188 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tysons

Most booked hotels in Tysons

The Watermark Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 279 reviews)
$192+
Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 842 reviews)
$188+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1027 reviews)
$140+
DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 671 reviews)
$141+
Tysons Corner Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 240 reviews)
$155+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2003 reviews)
$94+

Renting a car in Tysons

Renting a car in Tysons costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Tysons (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tysons, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Tysons costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Tysons (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tysons, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.