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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Takoma Park from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Train. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 54m 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 110 miles and will cost you around $83. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Takoma Park, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Takoma Park from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Train. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 54m 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 110 miles and will cost you around $83. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Takoma Park

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,671 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,040 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,165 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,086 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,156 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,619 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,649 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,348 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,701 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,119 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,884 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (188 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)
$233+
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Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$257+
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Hyatt Centric Arlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$238+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Hilton Alexandria-Old Town
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$227+
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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 $17.30 and $23.06. 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 $17.30 and $23.06. 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.