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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Bowie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bowie

With a population of 54,727, Bowie is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bowie has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bowie

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rips Country Inn (3809 N. Crain Highway) and Ichiban Sushi Asian Bistro (3921 Evergreen Pkwy) are great picks.

When to visit Bowie

Bowie in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bowie in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bowie in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bowie, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Bowie

Plane

When flying to Bowie, you’ll arrive at Fort Meade Tipton (FME), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bowie departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bowie, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bowie to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bowie is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 192 miles from Bowie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bowie, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bowie takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bowie, you’ll arrive at Fort Meade Tipton (FME), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bowie departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bowie, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bowie to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bowie is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 192 miles from Bowie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bowie, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bowie takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Bowie

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Bowie

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Air Canada
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Cathay Pacific
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Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bowie

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Courtyard by Marriott Bowie
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 296 reviews)
$201+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gambrills
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 401 reviews)
$112+
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Comfort Inn Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1164 reviews)
$145+
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Towneplace Suites Bowie Town Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 216 reviews)
$134+
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Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 759 reviews)
$109+
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Hampton Inn Bowie
2 stars
Good (7.9, 629 reviews)
$138+
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Renting a car in Bowie

Renting a car in Bowie costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Bowie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Bowie is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bowie costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Bowie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Bowie is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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