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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Tysons, followed by Acela. The train journey from Tysons to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 55m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tysons, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Tysons takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 260 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 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Tysons, followed by Acela. The train journey from Tysons to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 55m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tysons, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Tysons takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 260 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 (855 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,525 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,622 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,838 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,638 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,353 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tysons

Most booked hotels in Tysons

The Watermark Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 263 reviews)
$200+
Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 853 reviews)
$197+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1033 reviews)
$153+
Tysons Corner Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 244 reviews)
$163+
DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 676 reviews)
$142+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1971 reviews)
$94+

Renting a car in Tysons

Renting a car in Tysons costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Tysons is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tysons costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Tysons is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.