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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
The oldest continuously operating public art museum in the United States, known for European art, Hudson River School works, and rotating contemporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$142
Fastest journey
14 h 25 m
Average duration
21 h 33 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
837 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC to Hartford, CT will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
It's difficult to get from Durham, NC to Hartford, CT without transferring at least once.








Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Hartford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $111. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $111, and a train costs an average of $301.
Distance: 520 miles (837 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$150 Average price Cheapest | $430 Average price | $455 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 54m Average total duration 20h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 21m Average total duration 16h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Hartford, CT:
A bus is $281 (€229) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Hartford, CT costing on average $430 (€351).
A bus is $305 (€249) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Hartford, CT costing on average $455 (€371).
Other travel options to Hartford, CT take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 51m.
Bus takes on average 20h 24m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 33h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $172 |
The table below shows live departures for Durham, NC to Hartford, CT buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:10 AM Durham, NC | 18h20 | 3:30 AM Hartford, CT | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Durham, NC | 19h30 | 4:45 PM Hartford, CT | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
![]() | 2:40 AM Durham, NC | 14h25 | 5:05 PM Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:50 AM Durham, NC | 33h55 | 1:45 PM Hartford, CT | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Durham, NC to Hartford, CT run on average 5 times per day, taking around 20h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $111 (€91) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:40, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 520 miles (837 km) distance in 14h 25m.
Distance 520 miles (837 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $111 (€91) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 14h 25m |
First bus 2:40 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Upscale downtown restaurant known for steaks, seafood, and polished service, popular for business dinners and refined American dining.
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Moderate by U.S. standards. Dining and coffee are typical for a small city, while hotels can rise during events.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Bartenders: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 1-5. No tip needed for counter service, but a small amount is appreciated.
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