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
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Takoma Park in September
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 26h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Philadelphia takes 1h 56m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlottesville, expect to pay about $35 for a 2h 27m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 290 km and will cost you around $73. From New York, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 426 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 26h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Philadelphia takes 1h 56m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlottesville, expect to pay about $35 for a 2h 27m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 290 km and will cost you around $73. From New York, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 426 km.

Airports near Takoma Park

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,142 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,111 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,892 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (187 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$220+
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Hyatt Centric Arlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$228+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Hilton Alexandria-Old Town
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$151+
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Hiring a car in Takoma Park

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. 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 $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. 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.