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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
The oldest continuously operating public art museum in the U.S., with major European, American, and contemporary collections in a landmark building.
Cheapest price on Oct 14
$23
Average ticket price on Oct 14
$30
Fastest journey on Oct 14
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 14
1 h 47 m
Buses on Oct 14
24
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Wed, Oct 14, we found 24 buses from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT, including 21 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 14 the direct buses cover the 150 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Wed, Oct 14 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
PPB 5737P
PPB 5713P
PPB 5721P
PPB 5729P
PPB 5753P
FlixBus
PPB 5713P

Buses from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 1:55 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Boston, MA to Hartford, CT buses for today, Tuesday, October 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 3h15 | 6:15 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2h00 | 5:05 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5744P | 4:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h50 | 5:50 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0970B · PPB 5753P | 4:30 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 3h45 | 8:15 PM Hartford, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
BZ 0545B · PPB 5753P | 4:30 PM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 3h45 | 8:15 PM Hartford, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h50 | 6:35 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5753P | 6:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2h15 | 8:15 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h50 | 9:25 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h50 | 11:20 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 14 | |||||
![]() | 2:15 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h50 | 4:05 AM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2h10 | 7:10 AM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5705P | 6:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2h15 | 8:15 AM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h50 | 8:10 AM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5713P | 8:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h50 | 9:50 AM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h45 | 10:40 AM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5721P | 10:00 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2h15 | 12:15 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h50 | 12:20 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2h15 | 1:00 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
BZ 0113B · BZ 0817B | 11:00 AM Boston, Logan Airport (Terminal A), MA | 5h15 | 4:15 PM Hartford, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5729P | 12:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h50 | 1:50 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1h50 | 2:35 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2h15 | 3:20 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PPB 5737P | 2:00 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2h15 | 4:15 PM Hartford, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The oldest continuously operating public art museum in the U.S., with major European, American, and contemporary collections in a landmark building.
This acclaimed historic house museum preserves Mark Twain’s ornate home and brings his writing, family life, and era vividly to life.
A literary and social history museum in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s home, exploring abolition, reform, and the author’s Hartford years.
Hartford’s signature downtown park offers lawns, monuments, a carousel, and year-round events beside major civic landmarks.
This scenic riverfront park and trail system is ideal for walking, skyline views, events, and access to the Connecticut River.
Hartford’s historic center mixes civic buildings, theaters, public art, and walkable streets that reveal the city’s commercial heritage.
Steamed cheeseburger is a central Connecticut classic: ground beef and melted cheese are steamed, creating an unusually tender burger tied to nearby regional diners.
New Haven-style apizza is Connecticut’s famous coal-fired thin-crust pizza, beloved statewide for its char, chew, and minimalist toppings.
White clam pizza, created in New Haven, pairs clams, garlic, olive oil, and herbs on a cheeseless pie. It is one of Connecticut’s signature foods.
Long-running local favorite for Puerto Rican and Latin Caribbean comfort food, especially roast pork, rice, and mofongo in a casual space.
Upscale New England restaurant known for refined seafood, steaks, and polished service in a historic downtown setting.
Elegant restaurant in the Wadsworth setting, serving seasonal American dishes with a cultured, special-occasion atmosphere.
Moderate for U.S. city travel: hotels and dining are mid-priced, transit is limited, and downtown costs are usually lower than Boston or New York.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip jars or card prompts for small tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Boston, MA to Hartford, CT by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hartford, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Boston, MA to Hartford, CT buses use the Boston, Bus Terminal South Station to Hartford, Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Boston, MA and Hartford, CT bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food and cafe options available.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
Available at Boston, Bus Terminal South Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Boston, Bus Terminal South Station: Fully accessible with ramps and elevators.
Hartford, Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There is a cafe and a snack bar inside.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTM available near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Hartford, Union Station.
Available at Hartford, Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hartford, Union Station: Station is wheelchair accessible.
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