Madison, CT is a small town located in New Haven County with approximately 18,000 residents. The town is located close enough to major cities like New York and Boston to make it an attractive destination for both locals and travelers. Fortunately, there are various public transportation options available in Madison that allow easy access to these larger cities as well as the surrounding areas.
The most convenient way to get around Madison is via the Shore Line East commuter train service which stops at the Guilford Depot just outside of town. This train line runs from Old Saybrook all the way up to New Haven and can connect passengers to Amtrak services running between Philadelphia and Boston. There is also a bus line that runs through Madison offering rides to nearby towns like Guilford and Middletown. For those looking for alternative transportation options, taxis are available throughout the city as well as bike rentals from local businesses.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Madison takes 29.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Madison get to work:
- 79.1% drive their own car alone
- 5.2% carpool with others
- 9.9% work from home
- 3.6% take mass transit