The cheapest and fastest buses from Washington, DC to Hartford, CT
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 43 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Hartford, CT will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 8 buses that leave Washington, DC for Hartford, CT on Thu, May 28, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 488 km distance in an average of 8 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 9 h 25 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.
1:30 AM9h40Washington, DC11:10 AMHartford, CT$561One-way0 transfers
7:30 AM10h05Washington, DC5:35 PMHartford, CT$641One-way0 transfers
11:50 PM8h40Washington, DC8:30 AMHartford, CT$641One-way0 transfers
3:55 PM11h05Washington, DC3:00 AMHartford, CT$701One-way0 transfers
10:50 PM8h40Washington, DC7:30 AMHartford, CT$731One-way0 transfers
12:20 PM8h25Washington, DC8:45 PMHartford, CT$771One-way0 transfers
2:20 PM8h25Washington, DC10:45 PMHartford, CT$821One-way0 transfers
11:50 PM8h40Washington, DC8:30 AMHartford, CT$641One-way0 transfers
10:50 PM8h40Washington, DC7:30 AMHartford, CT$731One-way0 transfers
4:30 AM9h25Washington, DC1:55 PMHartford, CT$781One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Hartford, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Hartford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $211.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $391 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Hartford, CT:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Hartford, CT costing on average $154 (€125).
A bus is $309 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Hartford, CT costing on average $391 (€316).
Other travel options to Hartford, CT take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Washington, DC to Hartford, CT Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Live departures
Washington, DC to Hartford, CT bus times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Hartford, CT buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· | 6:50 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 8h40 | 3:30 AM Hartford, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 1:30 AM Washington, DC | 9h40 | 11:10 AM Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
FlixBus+![]() | 9:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 9h35 | 7:10 AM Hartford, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 9h20 | 8:55 AM Hartford, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 4:30 AM Washington, DC | 9h25 | 1:55 PM Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Washington, DC | 10h05 | 5:35 PM Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Washington, DC | 8h25 | 8:45 PM Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Washington, DC | 8h25 | 10:45 PM Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 PM Washington, DC | 11h05 | 3:00 AM Hartford, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Washington, DC to Hartford, CT
Buses from Washington, DC to Hartford, CT run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 303 miles (488 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 303 miles (488 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Peter Pan Bus from Washington, DC to Hartford, CTYou can travel by bus between Washington, DC to Hartford, CT with FlixBus, Greyhound, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Peter Pan Bus for as low as $49 (€40). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Washington, DC to Hartford, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC 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.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Peter Pan Bus
- All Peter Pan buses are wheelchair accessible and can accommodate both manual and power wheelchairs, with a maximum combined weight of 650 lbs for the person and chair.
- Mark Twain House & Museum, the historic home of the famous author offering guided tours and exhibits
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, the oldest public art museum in the U.S. featuring European and American collections
- Connecticut Science Center, an interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits and a 3D theater
- Bushnell Park, a large public park with walking paths, a carousel, and the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch
- Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, the preserved home of the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin with tours and educational programs.
- Mark Twain House & Museum, explore the historic home and museum of the famous author offering guided tours and exhibits
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, visit the oldest public art museum in the U.S. featuring a diverse collection of European and American art
- Connecticut Science Center, engage with interactive exhibits and live demonstrations focused on science and technology
- Bushnell Park, enjoy the scenic beauty of the oldest publicly funded park in the U.S. with its historic carousel and walking paths
- Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, discover the life and legacy of the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin through tours and educational programs.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Peter Pan Bus
- All Peter Pan tickets are non-refundable unless a refundable fare option was specifically purchased.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Peter Pan Bus
- Each ticketed passenger is allowed one carry-on bag (up to 25 lbs) and one stowed bag (up to 50 lbs) for free.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Peter Pan Bus
- Additional stowed bags are allowed, limited to three extra items, for a fee of $5.00 each, with a maximum weight of 50 lbs per bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Peter Pan Bus
- Small dogs and cats are allowed on board in a carrier.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Washington, DC to Hartford, CT
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Shake Shack (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
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