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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Hartford, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Hartford, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a flight costs an average of $210.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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$38 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Hartford, CT:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Hartford, CT costing on average $38.
A bus is $182 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Hartford, CT costing on average $210.
Other travel options to Hartford, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.04. The journey takes 2h 44m versus 2h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from New York, NY to Hartford, CT by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Hartford, CT is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:20 PM4h00New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY7:20 PMHartford, Union Station$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:20 PM4h00New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY7:20 PMHartford, Union Station$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:20 AM2h15New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station12:35 PMHartford, Union Station$271One-way0 transfers
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8:00 PM3h05New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY11:05 PMHartford, Union Station$231One-way0 transfers
7:45 AM3h55New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY11:40 AMHartford, Union Station$231One-way0 transfers
6:55 PM3h05New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY10:00 PMHartford, Union Station$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Hartford, CT:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Hartford, CT costing on average $90.
A bus is $544 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Hartford, CT costing on average $580.
Other travel options to Hartford, CT take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
Flight takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Hartford, CT as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Bradley International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Hartford Union Station, Hartford, CT.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Hartford, Union Station.
- Travel with Amtrak, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Metro-North Railroad (MNR), Amtrak to go to Hartford, CT by train.
- Travel with JetBlue Airways to go to Hartford, CT by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, CoachRun to go to Hartford, CT by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Peter Pan Bus Lines.
- 23 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Infobus, CoachRun.
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