Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

When to visit Takoma Park

Takoma Park in September
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Takoma Park in September
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 centre. The shortest flight to Takoma Park from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 33m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $48 for a 2h 23m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Washington Deluxe, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines.

Plane

When flying to Takoma Park, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Takoma Park from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 33m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $48 for a 2h 23m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Washington Deluxe, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines.

Airports near Takoma Park

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,561 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,534 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,070 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Takoma Park

Most booked hotels in Takoma Park

Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Capital View
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$185+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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Hyatt Centric Arlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$208+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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Hilton Alexandria-Old Town
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$191+
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Hiring a car in Takoma Park

Expect to pay $1.48 per litre in Takoma Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.68 and $23.58. Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Takoma Park, while also 92% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.48 per litre in Takoma Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.68 and $23.58. Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Takoma Park, while also 92% cheaper than other types, on average.