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 JetBlue, Avelo Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Windsor Locks takes 1h 03m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 19m 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, FlixBus and Bus. From Burlington, the bus ride to Madison takes 700 km and will cost you around $130. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 740 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 JetBlue, Avelo Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Windsor Locks takes 1h 03m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 19m 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, FlixBus and Bus. From Burlington, the bus ride to Madison takes 700 km and will cost you around $130. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 740 km.

Airports near Madison

HVNTweed-New Haven
ISPIslip Long Island
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Madison

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,031 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,141 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,901 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,061 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,606 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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Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 134 reviews)
$194+
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The Captain Stannard
3 stars
Excellent (9, 89 reviews)
$223+
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Water's Edge Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 846 reviews)
$231+
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Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 111 reviews)
$257+
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Renting a car in Madison

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88.

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