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.
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.
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 flight to Madison from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to New York takes 1h 50m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about C$ 29 for a 2h 19m trip.
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 Ace and Budget, among others, in New York.
You can travel by bus to Madison using FlixBus or Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Madison takes 115 miles and will cost you around C$ 23. From Boston, the ticket costs about C$ 74 for a journey of 130 miles.
Expect to pay C$ 1.42 per litre in Madison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.01 and C$ 22.68. 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 rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.