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New Bedford to Hartford Bus Schedule

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Bus from New Bedford to Hartford: Journey Information

There are 6 intercity buses per day from New Bedford to Hartford. Traveling by bus from New Bedford to Hartford usually takes around 4 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 25 minutes.

	Distance	91 mi (146 km)
	Shortest duration	4h 25m
	Cheapest price	SEK 330.64
	Most frequent service	Peter Pan Lines
	Bus lines	1

How much is a bus ticket from New Bedford to Hartford?

Bus tickets for a trip from New Bedford to Hartford cost SEK 496.00 on average. Tickets cheaper than SEK 496.00 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price

Monthly avg. prices

If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from New Bedford to Hartford, mark your calendar for September. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just SEK 378. However, taking the bus from New Bedford to Hartford during July is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of SEK 520. The best way to find deals on a trip in July is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

What bus companies travel from New Bedford to Hartford?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from New Bedford to Hartford. Peter Pan Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Peter Pan Lines	6	4h 41m	SEK 564.32

Book Peter Pan Lines from New Bedford to Hartford from SEK 331. There are 6 Peter Pan Lines schedules from New Bedford to Hartford and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Hartford. In New Bedford, Peter Pan Lines departs to Hartford from SRTA Term - 134 Elm St and 1 other station. In Hartford, Peter Pan Lines arrives at Union Station - 1 Union Pl and 7 other stations.
An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from New Bedford to Hartford takes 4 hours and 41 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Hartford in 4 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 7 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Hartford.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from New Bedford to Hartford

The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 146 kilometers from New Bedford to Hartford. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 25 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from New Bedford to Hartford for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Hartford, book your ticket for the last day of the week."

The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from New Bedford to Hartford, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from New Bedford to Hartford every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

City Information

Hartford

Hartford is the capital of Connecticut, and a New England destination with literary attractions, charming parks, and engaging activities for families.

The homes of Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe, both in Hartford, have been turned into museums to learn more about these authors and their lives. If you prefer Edward Cullen to Tom Sawyer, you may appreciate that a more contemporary literary giant, Stephenie Meyer, was born in Hartford too.

The Elizabeth Park Conservancy is a spread of formal gardens and grounds where you can walk, picnic, and catch outdoor concerts or tours. Kids will love the antique carousel in Bushnell Park, as well as the hands-on exhibits at the Connecticut Science Center. For those who prefer to wander through cute downtowns, West Hartford offers some of the best shopping in the area.

With a large nearby airport, and many intercity bus and train services providing access to hubs like Boston and New York, getting to Hartford is about as easy as a walk in Bushnell Park.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in New Bedford?

Main departure station: SRTA Term - 134 Elm St

New Bedford has two bus stations with service to Hartford.

All bus stations in New Bedford:

SRTA Term - 134 Elm St
Park and Ride - Mt Pleasant Street

Where does the bus arrive in Hartford?

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Main arrival station: Union Station - 1 Union Pl

Union Station is a historic bus and train station located in the downtown area of Hartford, CT. Built in 1889, the station serves as the main stop in Hartford for all four Amtrak train lines that pass through the city, including the Northeast Regional, the Vermonter and the Valley Flyer, as well as the Hartford Line commuter train. Union Station is also used by bus carriers Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines as their main bus stop in Downtown Hartford. The station is easily accessible from all parts of the city and its surrounding areas through a variety of local and express transit bus lines. At Hartford’s Union Station, you will find some fast food options and vending machines, as well as restrooms and a waiting area.

Bus stations in Hartford:

Union Station - 1 Union Pl
419 Asylum Street (Across Union Sta)
Hartford - Asylum St. At Bushnell Park
Pearl and Ann St.
Pearl and Trumbull St
Central Row at Old State House
State St
Pearl and Lewis St

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