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, Comomango Mexican Kitchen and Cantina (52 Wall St) and Fat Duck Tavern (44 Boston Post Rd) 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 16 miles from Madison. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Richmond and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Madison, followed by Acela. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 08m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $121 for a 2h 34m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Madison using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Plane

Although Madison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 16 miles from Madison. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Richmond and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Madison, followed by Acela. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 08m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $121 for a 2h 34m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Madison using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Airports near Madison

HVNTweed-New Haven
ISPIslip Long Island
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Madison

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,472 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,082 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,027 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 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)
$295+
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Scranton Seahorse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 178 reviews)
$256+
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Water's Edge Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 845 reviews)
$188+
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Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 110 reviews)
$250+
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Clinton Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 381 reviews)
$90+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.6, 377 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Madison

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.

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