Question 1

Is there a direct bus from Boston to Hartford?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 bus carriers that together provide 13 daily direct routes between Boston and Hartford: Greyhound and Peter Pan. An average Greyhound ticket for this route costs about $14.50, while the average Peter Pan ticket costs about $32.50. Traveling direct, a bus can make it from Boston to Hartford in as fast as 1 hour and 49 minutes, depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Question 2

Is there a train that goes from Boston to Hartford?

Accepted Answer

The Amtrak Northwest Regional travels part of the way between Boston and Hartford. However, the train is not direct — you will have to transfer in New Haven, CT. That means the fastest you can get to Hartford from Boston via train is 3 hours and 2 minutes, which makes the bus a much faster and cheaper option. (Train tickets for this route average about $67.)

Question 3

What is the earliest bus from Boston to Hartford?

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The earliest bus to Hartford from Boston departs Beantown at about 6:00 a.m. EDT. There are 18 daily scheduled trips throughout the day, and the latest bus departs Boston around 10:00 p.m. EDT. Saturday is the busiest day of the week for this route, while Thursdays are the least busy.

Question 4

Is it safe to travel by bus from Boston to Hartford during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Our bus partners have implemented several different policies to keep you safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. From limiting vehicle capacity to enhancing cleaning protocols and upgrading air filters, bus carriers are committed to maintaining a safe environment. For details on what each company is doing to ensure their fleet remains safe for travel, click here.
Although masks are no longer required on public transportation, we stand behind CDC guidelines that encourage passengers to wear a mask over their nose and mouth while on the bus or in stations.
Please visit our COVID-19 Travel Guide for more information on all carrier policies and the latest travel advisories issued by every U.S. state, Canadian province, and European country.

Question 5

What is the busiest day of the week to travel by bus?

Accepted Answer

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by buses from Boston to Hartford on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

Question 6

What bus companies travel from Boston to Hartford?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 bus lines from Boston to Hartford available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 7 daily trips, Peter Pan Lines usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

Question 7

How much is a bus ticket from Boston to Hartford?

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€12.66 is the average price of a bus ticket from Boston to Hartford. 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.

Question 8

How many buses are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are 14 scheduled buses that travel from Boston to Hartford every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 13 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Boston to Hartford; ticket prices start at €28.25.

Question 9

How long is the bus ride from Boston to Hartford?

Accepted Answer

The bus takes an average of one hour and 59 minutes to cover the 150 kilometers from Boston to Hartford. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 45 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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.

Question 10

When do the earliest and latest buses leave Boston?

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The first bus leaves at 07:00 and the last bus leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all buses from Boston to Hartford, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Question 11

Where does the bus arrive in Hartford?

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These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Hartford.

Question 12

Where does the bus leave from in Boston?

Accepted Answer

Boston has two bus stations with service to Hartford.

Question 13

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 27 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save €9.61 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

Question 14

Average prices by travel date

Accepted Answer

Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Boston to Hartford is expected to range from  to . If you are looking to travel to Hartford within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from . The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are  and can be found on .

Question 15

Monthly average prices

Accepted Answer

The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in . That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Boston to Hartford in , expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.

Question 16

Need a return trip from Hartford to Boston?

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Question 17

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

Accepted Answer

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.

	Distance	93 mi (150 km)
	Shortest duration	1h 45m
	Cheapest price	€12.66
	Trips per day	13
	Most frequent service	Peter Pan Lines
	Bus lines	3

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
FlixBus US	2	2h 0m	€17.30
Greyhound	5	2h 7m	€27.47
Peter Pan Lines	7	1h 52m	€31.10

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