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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Hartford to New Haven. Traveling by bus from Hartford to New Haven usually takes around 6 hours and 34 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 49 minutes.
Distance | 165 mi (266 km) |
Shortest duration | 5h 49m |
Cheapest price | $45.10 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Hartford to New Haven?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Hartford to New Haven. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 2 | 6h 35m | $68.29 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Hartford to New Haven every day, with the average journey taking around 6 hours and 35 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New Haven usually start from $45.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 34 minutes to cover the 266 kilometers from Hartford to New Haven. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 49 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
"Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, 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 New Haven, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Hartford to New Haven, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Hartford to New Haven. One bus is a direct connection, meaning that you can stay on the same vehicle for the entire trip, without having to transfer onto a connecting bus at any point.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Hartford, VT to New Haven, CT; ticket prices start at $58.79.
City Information
New Haven
Sitting on the mouth of the Quinnipiac River of Connecticut, New Haven has been the home of the esteemed Yale University for more than 300 years. The quaint college town, with its cultural significance, has long been a highly-rated destination for culturally-inclined travelers. The first thing to do in New Haven is to visit the Yale campus, which was designed by famous architects such as Eero Saarinen and Frank O. Gehry. Don’t forget to check out the university’s visitor center as well, which houses impressive historical displays. Other interesting destinations on the premises are the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. If you wish to take a break from the urban environment and go hunting for some amazing nature shots, East Rock Park will be a premier choice. Inside the park is the Pardee Rose Garden, which features more than 50 varieties of roses blooming in June and July.
New Haven is a popular destination for foodies, and its greatest offering is pizza. New Haven’s special pizza, also known as “apizza,” is a must-try when you are in town, and the best place to try this delicacy is at Pepe’s, its birthplace. Another establishment to check out is Louis’ Lunch, which has been serving delightful fast food since 1895.
The central hub of transportation in the city is Union Station, where travelers can catch Amtrak trains or buses by Greyhound and Flixbus for intercity transits. Air services are handled by the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport, located 3 miles east of the business district.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Hartford?
Main departure station: Bus Terminal - 44 Sykes Mountain Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Hartford.
All bus stations in Hartford:
Bus Terminal - 44 Sykes Mountain Ave
Where does the bus arrive in New Haven?
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: New Hvn Bus Station
All buses from Hartford arrive at one main station in New Haven.
Bus stations in New Haven:
New Hvn Bus Station
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