Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Tysons travel guide

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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.

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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 August
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tysons in August
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Tysons, followed by Acela. The train journey from Tysons to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 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 Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tysons, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Tysons takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Tysons, followed by Acela. The train journey from Tysons to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 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 Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tysons, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Tysons takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 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

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

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Where to stay in popular areas of Tysons

Most booked hotels in Tysons

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The Watermark Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 180 reviews)
$206+
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Archer Hotel Tysons
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 99 reviews)
$201+
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Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1110 reviews)
$206+
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DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 948 reviews)
$163+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1577 reviews)
$141+
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Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1016 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Tysons

Renting a car in Tysons costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Tysons is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tysons costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Tysons is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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