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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 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 33m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 56m 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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 72 km and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 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 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 33m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 56m 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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 72 km and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Takoma Park

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,723 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,264 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,700 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,867 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,892 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 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 Capitol
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2121 reviews)
$137+
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Hyatt Centric Arlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2693 reviews)
$145+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4772 reviews)
$115+
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Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 510 reviews)
$157+
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Hilton Alexandria-Old Town
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 772 reviews)
$139+
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Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 659 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Takoma Park

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Takoma Park, while also 89% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Takoma Park, while also 89% cheaper than other types, on average.

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