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
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Takoma Park in September
Estimated hotel price
$153
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 19h 27m.

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, Bus and OurBus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 177 km and will cost you around $84. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $87 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 centre. The shortest flight to Takoma Park from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 27m.

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, Bus and OurBus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 177 km and will cost you around $84. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Takoma Park

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,680 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,051 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,176 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,721 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,121 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,887 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (189 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Takoma Park

Most booked hotels in Takoma Park

The Westin Alexandria Old Town
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$240+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$239+
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Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$259+
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Hyatt Centric Arlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$244+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$186+
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Hilton Alexandria-Old Town
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$231+
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Hiring a car in Takoma Park

Expect to pay $1.45 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 $17.35 and $23.13. 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 $1.45 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 $17.35 and $23.13. 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.