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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
The oldest public art museum in the United States, known for European masters, Hudson River School works, decorative arts, and strong special exhibitions.
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Cheapest price
$266
Average price
$271
Fastest journey
21h 45m
Average duration
23h 30m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1359 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Atlanta, GA to Hartford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $136. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 11h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $136, and a train costs an average of $291.
Distance: 844 miles (1359 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$204 Average price Cheapest | $314 Average price | $552 Average price | $237 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 0m Average total duration 22h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 12m Average total duration Fastest 11h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 49m Average total duration 22h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Atlanta, GA to Hartford, CT:
A bus is $111 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Atlanta, GA to Hartford, CT costing on average $314 (€258).
A bus is $348 (€286) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Atlanta, GA to Hartford, CT costing on average $552 (€454).
Other travel options to Hartford, CT take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 19m.
Bus takes on average 22h 30m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $164 |
The table below shows live departures for Atlanta, GA to Hartford, CT buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ · | 7:00 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 21h45 | 4:45 PM Hartford, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 8:30 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 24h10 | 8:40 PM Hartford, Union Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 8:50 PM Atlanta, West Peachtree Street Northwest (Civic Center), GA | 23h50 | 8:40 PM Hartford, Union Station | 3 transfers | |
· | 9:45 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 24h15 | 10:00 PM Hartford, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
· | 4:40 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 22h50 | 3:30 AM Hartford, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:15 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 23h40 | 8:55 AM Hartford, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 1:15 PM Atlanta, SkyTrain Airport Station, GA | 27h30 | 4:45 PM Hartford, Union Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:30 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 23h05 | 12:35 PM Hartford, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Atlanta, GA to Hartford, CT run on average 6 times per day, taking around 22h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $136 (€112) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 844 miles (1359 km) distance in 21h 30m.
Distance 844 miles (1359 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $136 (€112) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 21h 30m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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