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. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. 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 Philadelphia, expect to pay about $49 for a 3h 59m 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

Peter Pan Bus Lines 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. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. 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 Philadelphia, expect to pay about $49 for a 3h 59m 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

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates bus routes to Madison.

Airports near Madison

HVNTweed-New Haven
ISPIslip Long Island
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Madison

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,219 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,817 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,080 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,056 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,587 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,562 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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The Captain Stannard
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 89 reviews)
$238+
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Water's Edge Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 847 reviews)
$224+
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Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 111 reviews)
$246+
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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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