Takoma Park travel guide

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You're Going to Love Takoma Park

With a population of 16,715, Takoma Park is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Takoma Park deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Takoma Park

Takoma Park in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Takoma Park in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Takoma Park

Plane

When flying to Takoma Park, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Takoma Park departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Takoma Park is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 5 miles from Takoma Park. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 260 miles.

Plane

When flying to Takoma Park, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Takoma Park departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Takoma Park is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 5 miles from Takoma Park. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Takoma Park

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,557 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Takoma Park

Most booked hotels in Takoma Park

Citizenm Washington Dc Capitol
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4211 reviews)
$176+
Hotel Washington
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2830 reviews)
$300+
Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4215 reviews)
$182+
Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3038 reviews)
$207+
Yotel Washington DC Formerly Liaison
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2767 reviews)
$225+
Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2388 reviews)
$170+

Renting a car in Takoma Park

Renting a car in Takoma Park costs $53 per day, on average, or $107 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Takoma Park (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. Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Takoma Park, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Takoma Park costs $53 per day, on average, or $107 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Takoma Park (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. Compact (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Takoma Park, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.