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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
$32
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield, MA to Hartford, CT will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 1 buses that leave Pittsfield, MA for Hartford, CT on Tue, Aug 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct buses cover the 89 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pittsfield, MA to Hartford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Pittsfield, MA to Hartford, CT:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pittsfield, MA to Hartford, CT costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Hartford, CT take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 50m.
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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 USA | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Pittsfield, MA to Hartford, CT buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:20 PM Pittsfield, MA | 2h00 | 2:20 PM Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Pittsfield, MA to Hartford, CT run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 08:20, the last at 16:55. The fastest bus covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 8:20 AM |
Last bus 4:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Most Pittsfield, MA to Hartford, CT buses use the Pittsfield, Columbus Ave (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal) to Hartford, Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Pittsfield, MA and Hartford, CT bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pittsfield, Columbus Ave (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are available at Pittsfield, Columbus Ave (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal).
Ticket office support is available at Pittsfield, Columbus Ave (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal).
Available at Pittsfield, Columbus Ave (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pittsfield, Columbus Ave (Joseph Scelsi Intermodal): Wheelchair accessible entrances and exits.
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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