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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Takoma Park has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Takoma Park
When to visit Takoma Park
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 South Bend 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 Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 55m 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 Washington Deluxe, Peter Pan Bus Lines and VA Express Lanes. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 60 miles and will cost you around $22. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 175 miles.
Airlines serving Takoma Park
Where to stay in popular areas of Takoma Park
Most booked hotels in Takoma Park
Renting a car in Takoma Park
Renting a car in Takoma Park costs $49 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 4 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. The most frequently booked car type in Takoma Park is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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