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 18h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Richmond takes 1h 56m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 57m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 225 km and will cost you around $43. From New York, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 386 km.

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 18h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Richmond takes 1h 56m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 57m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 225 km and will cost you around $43. From New York, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Takoma Park

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,079 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,196 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,093 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,183 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,761 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,892 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (190 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Takoma Park

Most booked hotels in Takoma Park

Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$238+
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Hyatt Centric Arlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$237+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$185+
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Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$238+
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Hilton Alexandria-Old Town
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$230+
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Hiring a car in Takoma Park

Expect to pay $1.43 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 $17.09 and $22.78. 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 $1.43 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 $17.09 and $22.78. 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.