Madison travel guide
Madison Tourism | Madison Guide
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, Bar Bouchee (8 Scotland Ave) and The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel (94 West Wharf Road) 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 26 km from Madison. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 03m and costs around $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 16m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 133 km from Madison. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Madison using Bus or Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Madison takes 169 km and will cost you around $12. From Providence, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 177 km.
Airlines serving Madison
Where to stay in popular areas of Madison
Most booked hotels in Madison
Renting a car in Madison
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. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.