There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
- Take the subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 49m$15–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
4h 46m$58–99Drive 105.1 mi
- Drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysonscar 105.1 mi
1h 51m$20–28Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Broad + Shafer to Broad + 9Thbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
3h 39m$57–433Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Richmond to Tysons Cornerbus FlixBus 2605
3h 39m$17–26Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Stationbus Capitol Connector
4h 23m$29–35
Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons by foot, bus, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons is to bus which costs $17 - $26 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons. However, there are services departing from Broad + Shafer and arriving at Tysons Corner via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Commonwealth University station to Tysons. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Virginia Commonwealth University and Tysons is 127 miles. The road distance is 105.7 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons without a car is to bus and subway which takes 2h 49m and costs $14 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons, including transfers.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $26 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA and Tysons, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Richmond to Tysons Corner once daily. Tickets cost $17–26 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Website
- CoachRun
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Broad + Shafer to Broad + 9Th
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Tysons Corner
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tysons Corner station.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Tysons.
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