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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 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 47m 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 Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 140 miles and will cost you around $50. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 185 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 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 47m 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 Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 140 miles and will cost you around $50. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 185 miles.

Airports near Takoma Park

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Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,401 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,403 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,241 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,050 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,046 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,117 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 (8.8, 1923 reviews)
$93+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4695 reviews)
$116+
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2806 reviews)
$134+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5051 reviews)
$95+
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Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3523 reviews)
$127+
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Yotel Washington DC Formerly Liaison
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3825 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Takoma Park

Renting a car in Takoma Park costs $77 per day, on average, or $231 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 $77 per day, on average, or $231 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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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