What is the distance between Philadelphia and Hartford?

About 180 miles (291 km) separate Philadelphia and Hartford.

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

If you're headed to Hartford from Philadelphia, chances are that your bus will leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Harford Union Station. These are the primary 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.

Bus Philadelphia to Hartford from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 35m	5:55pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:20pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 30m	11:50pm	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	5:05pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	6h 10m	5:55pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 40m	11:55am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	5:05pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	11:40am	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35pm	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	7h	4:45pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 35m	5:55pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 40m	11:55am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	6h 35m	1:45pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 40m	11:55am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	11:40am	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	5:05pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35pm	Harford Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	5:05pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	11:40am	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 35m	5:55pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35pm	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	5:05pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35pm	Harford Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	5:05pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	11:40am	Harford Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:18 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Hartford

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Hartford. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

179 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $150	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$41 - $542	Average Duration4h 46m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,325 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6325 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $63

Peter Pan Philadelphia Hartford recent customer reviews

Everything was good except WiFi

Yash B.

November 24, 2019

Great Experience, will be using them again

Sahlia J.

March 16, 2018

Great experience

Priti P.

December 29, 2017

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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 Philadelphia Hartford recent customer reviews

Worst customer service. Disgruntled employees, who hate their jobs make your experience the one to forget. Stay away from greyhound people!

Murari B.

November 27, 2018

The wifi was terrible. The internet connection was very poor so I really didn't have any form of entertainment for myself or my daughter.

Annekia S.

August 8, 2017

great service

Komo A.

February 20, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Hartford?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Hartford

A - Harford Union Station

B - Connecticut Convention Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT by bus

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Hartford?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Hartford?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$40

11/15

$43

Today

$55

11/17

$40

11/18

$36

11/19

$36

11/20

$34

11/21

$45

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $104 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Peter Pan 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.