How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Hartford start from $19. The average price for this route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Hartford is 6h 40m, covering a distance of 179 miles (289 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 30m and is operated by Peter Pan .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Hartford route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Hartford at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Hartford?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Hartford generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Hartford?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6381 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Hartford?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Hartford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Hartford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Hartford from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on January 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	5h 45m	2:45pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:20pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 30m	11:50pm	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	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 5m	11:40am	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 January 4
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	7:20pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 30m	11:50pm	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	6h 50m	7:10am	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 January 5
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	6h 50m	7:10am	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 January 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	7h	4:45pm	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	6h 50m	7:10am	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 January 7
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	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35pm	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	6h 50m	7:10am	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 January 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:25pm	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 15m	8:40pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:20pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	4h 55m	10:15pm	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	6h 50m	7:10am	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 January 9
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	6h 50m	7:10am	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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Hartford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Hartford. The journey takes about 4 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16train per day

4h 53mAverage Duration

181 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $176	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $585	Average Duration4h 53m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Hartford?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Hartford

A
Harford Union Station
1 Union PL, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Visit page
B
Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,407 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6407 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $19

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

3.5/587,473 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

3.5/511,864 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, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Hartford start from $19. The average price for this route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Hartford is 6h 40m, covering a distance of 179 miles (289 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 30m and is operated by Peter Pan.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Hartford route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Hartford at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Hartford?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Hartford generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Hartford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6381 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Hartford?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Hartford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Hartford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $35

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 $35 to $90 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2026-01-07.