Getting around Tysons doesn’t always have to mean getting behind the wheel. During busy times of day, traffic and parking can add unnecessary stress to an otherwise enjoyable outing.
Fortunately, many popular destinations are easy to reach by Metro or bus. Whether you’re heading out for dinner, catching a show, shopping, or meeting friends, public transportation can make getting there part of the experience — not a hassle. And for evening plans, it means you can enjoy your outing without having to worry about driving home after dark.
Here are a few destinations you can reach without driving:
Capital One Hall
Planning to see a concert or performance at Capital One Hall? Leave the traffic and parking behind and take public transportation instead. From The Mather, you can take the 423 bus and transfer to the 427, which will bring you within a 12-minute walk of Capital One Hall.
Why take transit? You can skip the search for a parking space and enjoy your evening without worrying about driving home after the show.
Tysons Corner Center
Shopping, dining, a movie, or an afternoon out at Tysons Corner Center can be a lot easier when you don’t have to drive. The 423 bus provides a direct connection from The Mather to Tysons Corner Center, with a 4-minute walk from the bus stop to the shopping center.
Why take transit? Avoid parking and traffic so you can spend more time enjoying your outing.
Dulles International Airport
Heading out of town? You can combine bus and Metro to reach Dulles International Airport without driving. From The Mather, take the 423 bus to Tysons Corner Station, then ride the Silver Line toward Ashburn directly to the airport.
Why take transit? Skip airport traffic and overnight parking fees, and start your trip without the stress of driving.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Reagan National is also accessible by bus and Metro from The Mather. Take the 423 bus to Tysons Corner Station, then connect to the Silver Line and Blue Line to reach the airport.
Smithsonian Museums
Planning a day in Washington, DC? Metro makes it possible to visit the Smithsonian museums without driving downtown. From The Mather, take the 423 bus to Tysons Corner Station and then ride the Silver Line to Smithsonian Station.
From there, you can walk to several Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of African American History and Culture, and more.
Why take transit? Avoid the stress of navigating downtown traffic and searching for parking, and spend your day enjoying the museums instead.
Arbor Row Connect Has Tools You Can Use
Want to get step by step directions on how to get somewhere at any time of the day? Use our commute plan tool on our website. Navigate trips with your phone using transit apps that provide up-to-date arrival times, service alerts, and directions right from your phone. Check out our Real-Time Transit Apps blog to find the tools that can help you travel with confidence.