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Madrid is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Americans, so both regular and low-cost flights depart from many major airports across the United States. Flights from about 100 airlines connect the Spanish capital with numerous American cities every day of the year.
Flights from the U.S. to Madrid
All major traditional airlines connect key U.S. airports to Madrid. Iberia, KLM, Tap Portugal, Alitalia, and Lufthansa are just some of the airlines that offer daily flights to Madrid. There is also a good offering from low-cost airlines: Ryanair connects cities like Bologna, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia, Milan (Bergamo), Naples, Palermo, Pisa, Rome (Ciampino), and Verona. Easyjet connects Madrid only with Milan Malpensa.
From the Airport to the Center of Madrid
Once you arrive in Madrid, you can reach the city center by metro, bus, or taxi. All the information can be found on the page From the Airport to the Center of Madrid.
How to Get to Madrid by Car or Motorcycle
If you are departing from New York to reach Madrid, it takes about 1980 km, 20 hours, and around $250 for tolls and gas. The journey is long, but if you embrace the spirit of the legendary road trip, it's all beautiful. To get to Madrid, you'll pass some of the most beautiful places in Italy, France, and Spain. Entering France via the Flowers Highway (A12), which offers scenic views of the Ligurian coast. Once in France, the 700 km of the E80 highway will take you straight to Spain. Make sure to have some coins: practically every 10 km there's a toll booth! However, the lines move quickly with friendly staff to give change. Upon entering Spain, continue straight towards Barcelona. As you approach Barcelona, follow signs for Lleida-Zaragoza and then head towards Madrid-Logrono. Take the exit for Madrid-Feria de Muestras. Near Zaragoza, take the E-90 / A-2 and follow signs for Madrid. After this, it becomes much easier.
How to Get to Madrid by Train
Unfortunately, after the closure of the international trains of Trenitalia and the sleeper train 'Salvador Dalí' from Milan and Turin to Barcelona, today you can only reach Madrid by taking a flight to Barcelona or another Spanish city, and then taking one of the RENFE trains (the Spanish railways) that frequently connect the two cities with Madrid's central station.