Madison travel guide
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You're Going to Love Madison
With a population of 19,100, Madison is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Madison deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Madison
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel (94 West Wharf Road) and Bar Bouchee (8 Scotland Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Madison
How to Get to Madison
Plane
Although Madison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 16 miles from Madison. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 20m and costs around $128 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 82 miles from Madison. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Madison takes 100 miles and will cost you around $43. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 455 miles.
Airlines serving Madison
Where to stay in popular areas of Madison
Most booked hotels in Madison
Renting a car in Madison
Renting a car in Madison costs $92 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Tweed-New Haven.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Madison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.