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There is one daily bus from Hartford to Manchester. Traveling by bus from Hartford to Manchester usually takes around 4 hours and 15 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 106 mi (170 km) |
Shortest duration | 4h 15m |
Cheapest price | €22.26 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
Overall score for buses from Hartford to Manchester
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Pros: It was a smooth ride. Tips: Be ready for unexpected changes .
€27.96 is the average price of a bus ticket from Hartford to Manchester. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Hartford to Manchester is expected to range from €26 to €50. If you are looking to travel to Manchester within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from €28. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are €26 and can be found on 22 May 2024.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Hartford to Manchester. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Greyhound | 1 | 4h 15m | €36.54 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach 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 1 bus trips from Hartford to Manchester every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Manchester usually start from €21.
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 170 kilometers from Hartford to Manchester. 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.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Manchester at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go."
There is usually only one bus per day from Hartford to Manchester. It leaves the station in Hartford at 10:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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.
Image credit: Philip Stanulis
Link to image attributionUnion 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.
Union Station - 1 Union Pl
All buses from Hartford arrive at one main station in Manchester.
700 Elm St
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