How far is Hartford from Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 303 miles (489 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hartford to Washington?

Most of the buses traveling from Hartford to Washington leave from Harford Union Station and arrive at Dupont Circle. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jefferson Memorial, United States Capitol, National Gallery of Art, National Air and Space Museum and Washington National Cathedral.

Bus Hartford to Washington from $46 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayAug 10

from $80

TomorrowAug 11

from $66

TueAug 12

from $61

WedAug 13

from $69

ThuAug 14

from $72

FriAug 15

from $84

SatAug 16

from $71

SunAug 17

from $89

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 11 at 5:15pm
Departure city: Hartford
Departure location: Harford Union Station
Arrival time: August 12 at 12:50am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 11 at 5:00pm
Departure city: Hartford
Departure location: Harford Union Station
Arrival time: August 12 at 12:20am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Washington
Operated by: Peter Pan
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 20m
Departure time: August 11 at 4:20am
Departure city: Hartford
Departure location: Harford Union Station
Arrival time: August 11 at 2:20pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h
Departure time: August 11 at 8:25am
Departure city: Hartford
Departure location: Harford Union Station
Arrival time: August 11 at 6:00pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 35m
Departure time: August 11 at 2:40pm
Departure city: Hartford
Departure location: Harford Union Station
Arrival time: August 11 at 11:30pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 50m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Hartford to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $187	Average Duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$51 - $355	Average Duration6h 54m	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Hartford to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 6 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

6h 54mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest ticket

44kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$64

Average bus trip duration9h 35m

Number of daily buses28

Earliest bus departure4:20am

Distance294 miles (473 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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Peter Pan

4/56,196 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 6196 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $64

Peter Pan Hartford Washington recent customer reviews

The bus service was very good but the first driver that we had was not very nice not professional.

Jerry S.

June 22, 2018

So good

Margaret N.

June 14, 2021

Charging port was in the bus that was very bad.

Shana-lee D.

July 10, 2018

Greyhound

3.5/587,168 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Hartford Washington recent customer reviews

awful awful awful awful customer service

Jade W.

January 7, 2024

Good service

Annah M.

December 29, 2020

Great bus

Redeat T.

November 27, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,381 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/59,961 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Hartford to Washington Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Washington from Hartford, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Hartford and Washington?

Stops in Hartford

A - Harford Union Station

B - Connecticut Convention Center

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions for your trip Hartford, CT - Washington, DC, US

How far is Hartford from Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hartford to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/08

$118

08/09

$113

Today

$80

08/11

$69

08/12

$54

08/13

$62

08/14

$64

08/15

$78

The cheapest trip from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of $54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $176 for a bus ticket from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-08-12.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Hartford to Washington.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 35m	Avg Price$64	Daily Departures28
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time6h 54m	Avg Price$83	Daily Departures8

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hartford to Washington?

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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