Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Takoma Park travel guide

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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 7h 50m.

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 €15 for a 1h 55m 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 Ace, among others, in Newark.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 185 km and will cost you around €38. From New York, the ticket costs about €41 for a journey of 418 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 7h 50m.

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 €15 for a 1h 55m 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 Ace, among others, in Newark.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Takoma Park, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Takoma Park takes 185 km and will cost you around €38. From New York, the ticket costs about €41 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Takoma Park

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Takoma Park

KLM
Good (1,487 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,850 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,382 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,544 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,242 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,170 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Takoma Park

Most booked hotels in Takoma Park

Hyatt Centric Arlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€160+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€125+
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Clarion Collection Hotel Arlington Court Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€136+
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Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€121+
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Hiring a car in Takoma Park

Expect to pay €0.98 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 €11.76 and €15.68. 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 €0.98 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 €11.76 and €15.68. 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.