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
€76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Takoma Park in September
Estimated hotel price
€76
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about €10 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Takoma Park is to pick up a car hire from Newark, which is about 311 km from Takoma Park. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Newark.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and Greyhound. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 72 km and will cost you around €17. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 97 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Takoma Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from Takoma Park to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about €10 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Takoma Park is to pick up a car hire from Newark, which is about 311 km from Takoma Park. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Newark.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and Greyhound. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 72 km and will cost you around €17. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 97 km.

Airports near Takoma Park

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,408 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,501 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,034 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,009 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,287 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,567 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,248 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,050 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (279 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,116 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)
€102+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€83+
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€117+
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Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€110+
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Yotel Washington DC Formerly Liaison
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€80+
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Hiring a car in Takoma Park

Expect to pay €0.78 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 €9.35 and €12.47. 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 €0.78 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 €9.35 and €12.47. 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.