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
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madison in March
Estimated hotel price
$173
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 JetBlue, Avelo Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Madison, followed by Acela. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 07m and costs around $142 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $56 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes 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 JetBlue, Avelo Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Madison, followed by Acela. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 07m and costs around $142 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $56 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Madison.

Airports near Madison

HVNTweed-New Haven
ISPIslip Long Island
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Madison

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,772 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,890 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,077 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,056 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,595 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 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 (9.9, 120 reviews)
$290+
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Scranton Seahorse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 178 reviews)
$324+
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Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 134 reviews)
$204+
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The Captain Stannard
3 stars
Excellent (9, 89 reviews)
$238+
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Water's Edge Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 848 reviews)
$225+
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Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 111 reviews)
$322+
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Renting a car in Madison

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

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