Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Madison to see all of its attractions.

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

Madison in March
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madison in March
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel

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. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, JetBlue, Breeze Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 07m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $179 for a 4h 57m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Madison takes 241 km and will cost you around $61. From Newark, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

Although Madison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 26 km from Madison. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, JetBlue, Breeze Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 07m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $179 for a 4h 57m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Madison takes 241 km and will cost you around $61. From Newark, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Madison

HVNTweed-New Haven
ISPIslip Long Island
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Madison

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,663 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,450 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,291 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,109 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,877 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,005 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,163 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,666 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,565 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Madison

Most booked hotels in Madison

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The Homestead
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 119 reviews)
$313+
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Scranton Seahorse Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 178 reviews)
$306+
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Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9, 112 reviews)
$248+
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Water's Edge Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 840 reviews)
$222+
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Clinton Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 377 reviews)
$90+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.5, 376 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Madison

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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