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 Avelo Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Madison, followed by Acela. The train journey from Madison to Hartford takes 0h 49m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $96 for a 1h 54m 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

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 26 km 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 Charleston and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Madison, followed by Acela. The train journey from Madison to Hartford takes 0h 49m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $96 for a 1h 54m 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

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 (1,431 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,085 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,020 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,183 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,646 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,555 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)
$324+
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Water's Edge Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 844 reviews)
$187+
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Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 110 reviews)
$241+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.6, 377 reviews)
$124+
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Lamplighter Motel - Clinton, Connecticut
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Madison

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.

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