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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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Philadelphia takes 2h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 57m 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 Turo and National, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including OurBus, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 225 km and will cost you around $38. From New York, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 418 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Philadelphia takes 2h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 57m 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 Turo and National, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including OurBus, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 225 km and will cost you around $38. From New York, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Takoma Park

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,018 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 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, DC NOMA
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1650 reviews)
$155+
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Hyatt Centric Arlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2705 reviews)
$189+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5681 reviews)
$126+
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Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 511 reviews)
$189+
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Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 6251 reviews)
$150+
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Clarion Collection Hotel Arlington Court Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2470 reviews)
$152+
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Renting a car in Takoma Park

Renting a car in Takoma Park costs $32 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Takoma Park, while also 88% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Takoma Park costs $32 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Takoma Park, while also 88% cheaper than other types, on average.

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