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.
Where to Eat in Madison
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel (94 West Wharf Road) and Bar Bouchee (8 Scotland Ave) 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 30h 24m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 03m and costs around €317 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about €10 for a 1h 40m 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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Madison takes 652 km and will cost you around €50. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about €160 for a journey of 2269 km.
Airlines serving Madison
Where to stay in popular areas of Madison
Hiring a car in Madison
Expect to pay €0.85 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 €10.19 and €13.59. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Honda CR-V or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.