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Where to stay
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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Takoma Park has to offer.

When to visit Takoma Park

Takoma Park in September
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Takoma Park in September
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Philadelphia takes 1h 56m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlottesville, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 27m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 180 miles and will cost you around $42. From New York, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 265 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Philadelphia takes 1h 56m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlottesville, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 27m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 180 miles and will cost you around $42. From New York, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Takoma Park

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Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,025 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,076 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,139 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,604 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,124 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,167 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,661 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,111 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (187 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Takoma Park

Most booked hotels in Takoma Park

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citizenM Washington Capitol
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2002 reviews)
$96+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1256 reviews)
$127+
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Hyatt Centric Arlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2643 reviews)
$130+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4757 reviews)
$108+
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Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1520 reviews)
$287+
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Hilton Alexandria-Old Town
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 770 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Takoma Park

Renting a car in Takoma Park costs $94 per day, on average, or $281 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Takoma Park, while also 89% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Takoma Park costs $94 per day, on average, or $281 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Takoma Park, while also 89% cheaper than other types, on average.

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