Originally Posted by
YuropFlyer
I wouldn't walk in MAD, but anyone taking their airport 3€ surcharge scam instead of walking the 600m to the next metro station is crazy or didn't do proper research
I walked to/from Atocha at least three times.
Very easy if you look at Google Maps @:-)
IIRC, commuter train also stops at MAD, and with two day pass for Madrid transit didn't cost anything extra - maybe it does if you just buy a ticket.
Bought the pass in anticipation of using hotel points way out in suburbs south, but pensiones around Plaza del So were so cheap I cancelled my reservation ane got a room around there. And commuter to airport.