Tysons Express Bus Service from Loudoun to Tysons Corner Starts June 21

The new Tysons Express Bus Service from Loudoun to Tysons Corner will begin operating Monday, June 21.

The new service will help commuters avoid traffic congestion during the construction of Metrorail to Dulles and the I-495 Capital Beltway High Occupancy Toll lanes. Construction of both projects comes together in Tysons Corner.

The Tysons Express Loudoun service includes four new commuter coach buses with free WiFi. Highlights of the new service include:

• Seven morning and seven evening trips each weekday between Loudoun and Tysons Corner
• Morning pickups begin at the Leesburg Park and Ride Lot on Sycolin Road at 5:39 a.m. and the last bus leaves the Broadlands South Park and Ride Lots at 8:36 a.m.
• Afternoon and evening pickups at 18 stops in Tysons Corner, including major employment sites, occur between 3:30 p.m. and 6:51 p.m.
• Bus fare is $3 one-way with a SmarTrip card or $3.50 one-way, paying with cash

The buses will travel on the Dulles Greenway and the Dulles Airport Access Road for a scheduled 45-minute ride from Leesburg to the first bus stop in Tysons Corner. Once in Tysons, commuters can take advantage of the free Tysons Connector shuttle service. The Tysons Connector makes stops at major employers, retailers and businesses every ten minutes between 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays.

The Loudoun to Tysons Express Bus Service is managed by the Loudoun County Office of Transportation Services and funded by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority’s Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project.

More information on the Loudoun to Tysons Express service, including schedules and route information, is online at www.loudoun.gov/bus-tysons.

Photo courtesy of the Loudoun County government website.

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Greater Greater Washington Reports on Tysons Express

Check out coverage of the new Tysons Express bus service on the Greater Greater Washington blog.

"Although Loudoun County has been operating an express bus service for a number of years to Arlington and Washington from major population centers in the County, there has been no service to what is quite possibly the most popular commuter destination from within the County's borders: Tysons Corner.

"Luckily, this changes on June 21st when the Loudoun–Tysons Express service inaugurates"

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Tysons Express Bus Service Coming June 21

WTOP Radio reported today on the new Tysons Express bus service, which is billed as a faster alternative to driving.

"Virginia Department of Transportation is starting new bus service June 21 to help commuters get to Tysons from Loudoun County. According to VDOT, the 45-minute ride on Tysons Express is faster than driving. The service provides seven morning and seven evening trips per day.

"Tysons Express also offers a Friday "Early Out" mid-day departure to allow riders to get an early start on their weekend through the summer.

"The bus costs $3 with a SmarTrip card or $3.50 cash for a one-way ride. Each bus also offers free Wi-Fi."

Loudoun County Tysons Express bus service is on schedule to begin service on Monday, June 21. The buses will operate on two different routes. (see the Tysons Express bus schedule - PDF)

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