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Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Manchester to Hartford. Traveling by bus from Manchester to Hartford usually takes around 15 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Vermont Translines bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 49 mi (79 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $30.37 |
| Most frequent service | Vermont Translines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Manchester to Hartford?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Manchester to Hartford. Vermont Translines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Translines | 8 | 15h 53m | $74.97 |
Founded in 2013 by parent bus company Premiere Coach, Vermont Translines services parts of Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire. Notable stops include Burlington and Albany, and some rides have connecting routes with Greyhound. Vermont Translines is known for providing affordable bus transportation led by friendly, helpful bus drivers. Coaches in the Vermont Translines fleet have spacious seating and free Wi-Fi. Their popular routes also have power outlets and restrooms available onboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 79 kilometers from Manchester to Hartford. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 45 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.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Manchester to Hartford, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 8 scheduled buses that travel from Manchester 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.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Manchester, VT to Hartford, VT; ticket prices start at $183.58.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Manchester?
Main departure station: Tour Bus Parking Area
Most buses depart from the main station in Manchester.
All bus stations in Manchester:
Tour Bus Parking Area
Where does the bus arrive in Hartford?
Main arrival station: Bus Terminal - 44 Sykes Mountain Ave
All buses from Manchester arrive at one main station in Hartford.
Bus stations in Hartford:
Bus Terminal - 44 Sykes Mountain Ave
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