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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 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Takoma Park departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Takoma Park is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 8 km from Takoma Park. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 257 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 386 km.

Plane

When flying to Takoma Park, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Takoma Park departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Takoma Park is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 8 km from Takoma Park. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 257 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Takoma Park

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,174 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Takoma Park

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Citizenm Washington Dc Capitol
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1866 reviews)
$119+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4636 reviews)
$126+
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Hotel Washington
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1447 reviews)
$228+
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2784 reviews)
$164+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5018 reviews)
$170+
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Yotel Washington DC Formerly Liaison
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3766 reviews)
$138+
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Renting a car in Takoma Park

Renting a car in Takoma Park costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Takoma Park, while also 91% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Takoma Park costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Takoma Park, while also 91% cheaper than other types, on average.

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