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
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Takoma Park in September
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 21h 02m.

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 $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 17m trip.

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 225 km and will cost you around $88. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $83 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 centre. The shortest flight to Takoma Park from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 02m.

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 $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 17m trip.

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 225 km and will cost you around $88. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Takoma Park

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,291 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,059 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,114 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Takoma Park

Most booked hotels in Takoma Park

Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$203+
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$239+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$223+
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Yotel Washington DC Formerly Liaison
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$163+
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Hiring a car in Takoma Park

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.08 and $25.43. Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Takoma Park, while also 91% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.59 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 $19.08 and $25.43. Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Takoma Park, while also 91% cheaper than other types, on average.