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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 Tampa and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Philadelphia takes 1h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 05m 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 Dollar, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 290 km and will cost you around $13. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 298 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 Tampa and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Philadelphia takes 1h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 05m 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 Dollar, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 290 km and will cost you around $13. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Takoma Park

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,082 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,073 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,429 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,085 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,082 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,089 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, 1963 reviews)
$101+
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AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 533 reviews)
$121+
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2822 reviews)
$127+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4731 reviews)
$108+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 5073 reviews)
$105+
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Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3550 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Takoma Park

Renting a car in Takoma Park costs $39 per day, on average, or $117 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 $39 per day, on average, or $117 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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