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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 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 $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 59m 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 OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 115 miles and will cost you around $47. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 225 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 $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 59m 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 OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 115 miles and will cost you around $47. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Takoma Park

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,315 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,065 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,905 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,103 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, 1940 reviews)
$93+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4710 reviews)
$114+
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2815 reviews)
$136+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 5059 reviews)
$109+
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Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3535 reviews)
$127+
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Yotel Washington DC Formerly Liaison
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3849 reviews)
$93+
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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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