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.
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
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. The shortest flight to Madison from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 33h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Madison, followed by Acela. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 20m and costs around $313 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 133 km from Madison. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From New York, the bus ride to Madison takes 185 km and will cost you around $27. From Boston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 304 km.
Airlines serving Madison
Where to stay in popular areas of Madison
Hiring a car in Madison
Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Madison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.85 and $25.13. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.