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 El Compa - Madison (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 Breeze Airways, Avelo Airlines, JetBlue 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 12m and costs around $101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 23m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Madison takes 235 miles and will cost you around $60. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $82 for a journey of 435 miles.

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 Breeze Airways, Avelo Airlines, JetBlue 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 12m and costs around $101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 23m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Madison takes 235 miles and will cost you around $60. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $82 for a journey of 435 miles.

Airports near Madison

HVNTweed-New Haven
ISPIslip Long Island
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Madison

KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,980 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,304 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,094 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,137 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (984 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,866 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,149 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,683 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,549 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (669 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, 118 reviews)
$313+
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Scranton Seahorse Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 178 reviews)
$324+
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Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 110 reviews)
$326+
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Clinton Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 372 reviews)
$89+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.5, 374 reviews)
$137+
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Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7.4, 222 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Madison

Renting a car in Madison costs $128 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Tweed-New Haven.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

Renting a car in Madison costs $128 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Tweed-New Haven.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

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