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.
Activities & attractions in Takoma Park
When to visit Takoma Park
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 Miami and takes around 2h 36m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Takoma Park. The train journey from Takoma Park 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 2h 05m 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 Kyte 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 $18 for a journey of 265 miles.
Airports near Takoma Park
Airlines serving Takoma Park
Where to stay in popular areas of Takoma Park
Most booked hotels in Takoma Park
Renting a car in Takoma Park
Renting a car in Takoma Park costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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. The most frequently booked car type in Takoma Park is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.