- Must visit
The Walters Art Museum
Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and Asian art in Mount Vernon.
Cheapest price
$96
Average price
$126
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 3 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hartford, CT to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartford, CT to Baltimore, MD will cost around $126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
It's difficult to get from Hartford, CT to Baltimore, MD without transferring at least once.
PPB 5717P · PPB 8641P
PPB 5753P · PPB 8600P
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PPB 5741P · PPB 8663P
PPB 5737P · PPB 8659P
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FlixBus
PPB 5713P · PPB 8635P
PPB 5729P · PPB 8651P
PPB 5741P · PPB 8663POmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hartford, CT to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 267 miles (431 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $342 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hartford, CT to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hartford, CT to Baltimore, MD costing on average $158 (€129).
A bus is $264 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hartford, CT to Baltimore, MD costing on average $342 (€280).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
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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 04:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for Hartford, CT to Baltimore, MD buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 4:20 AM Hartford, Union Station | 8h25 | 12:45 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5705P · PPB 8635P | 8:25 AM Hartford, Union Station | 8h45 | 5:10 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
· | 8:25 AM Hartford, Union Station | 7h25 | 3:50 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5709P · PPB 8635P | 9:25 AM Hartford, Union Station | 7h45 | 5:10 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5713P · PPB 8635P | 10:00 AM Hartford, Union Station | 7h10 | 5:10 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 10:50 AM Hartford, Union Station | 7h00 | 5:50 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5721P · PPB 8651P | 12:25 PM Hartford, Union Station | 8h45 | 9:10 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
· | 12:35 PM Hartford, Union Station | 8h50 | 9:25 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5725P · PPB 8651P | 1:00 PM Hartford, Union Station | 8h10 | 9:10 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5729P · PPB 8651P | 2:00 PM Hartford, Union Station | 7h10 | 9:10 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
· | 3:35 PM Hartford, Union Station | 8h20 | 11:55 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
PPB 5737P · PPB 8659P | 4:25 PM Hartford, Union Station | 6h45 | 11:10 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
· · | 6:45 PM Hartford, Union Station | 9h20 | 4:05 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
PPB 5753P · PPB 8600P | 8:25 PM Hartford, Union Station | 7h40 | 4:05 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
· | 9:40 PM Hartford, Union Station | 7h20 | 5:00 AM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Hartford, CT to Baltimore, MD run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 267 miles (431 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 267 miles (431 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and Asian art in Mount Vernon.
Leading art museum known for its Cone Collection, contemporary works, and sculpture garden near Johns Hopkins.
Distinctive museum dedicated to self-taught artists, with imaginative exhibitions and a whimsical outdoor setting.
Baltimore's best-known waterfront district with promenades, harbor views, museums, and easy access to major attractions.
Historic waterfront neighborhood known for cobblestone streets, maritime character, and lively local atmosphere.
Popular hilltop park with one of the city's classic skyline and harbor viewpoints, especially photogenic at sunset.
Broiled or lightly fried cakes made with sweet blue crab meat and minimal filler. They are one of Baltimore’s signature foods and a classic Chesapeake Bay specialty.
Whole blue crabs steamed and coated with a bold spice blend, often eaten communally at crab houses. This is a defining Baltimore seafood tradition.
Baltimore barbecue specialty of charcoal-grilled roast beef sliced thin and served on a roll, often with raw onion and horseradish or tiger sauce.
Classic upscale steakhouse with old-school service, live music, and a refined atmosphere. A Baltimore institution for fine dining and cocktails.
Historic Lexington Market seafood counter famous for jumbo lump crab cakes. Casual, bustling, and one of the city’s most iconic food stops.
Popular local cafe known for elevated Chesapeake-inspired brunch dishes, crab specials, and friendly, lively service.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels and dining vary by area; seafood and downtown spots cost more.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hartford, CT to Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hartford, CT to Baltimore, MD buses use the Hartford, Union Station to Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Hartford, CT and Baltimore, MD bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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