5.0
Pros: I like to be solo myself and I don’t like sit to nobody but myself alone … I’m doing my phone … Cons: Great. Tips: They’re nice.
5.0
Pros: On time. Cons: Cleaner bus. Tips: Good bus ride.
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There are usually 10 daily train trips available from Springfield to Hartford.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceSEK 129.17 | Avg. PriceSEK 78.67 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips15 | Daily Trips10 |
Duration | Duration0h 44m | Duration0h 33m |
There are 16 intercity buses per day from Springfield to Hartford. Traveling by bus from Springfield to Hartford usually takes around 41 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 30 minutes.
| Distance | 24 mi (38 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 30m |
| Cheapest price | SEK 57.40 |
| Trips per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
| Bus lines | 3 |

Average score for buses from Springfield to Hartford
(Based on 4 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: I like to be solo myself and I don’t like sit to nobody but myself alone … I’m doing my phone … Cons: Great. Tips: They’re nice.
5.0
Pros: On time. Cons: Cleaner bus. Tips: Good bus ride.
Bus tickets for a trip from Springfield to Hartford cost SEK 110.77 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Springfield to Hartford is expected to be between SEK 115 and SEK 134. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is November 5, 2025, when tickets are available for November 5, 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just SEK 115.
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 29 days in advance. This way, you can save up to SEK 22.81 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
There are 3 bus lines from Springfield to Hartford available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 12 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:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 0h 50m | SEK 76.66 |
| Greyhound | 4 | 0h 33m | SEK 120.84 |
| Peter Pan Lines | 12 | 0h 50m | SEK 129.56 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Springfield to Hartford start at SEK 77. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
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 4 bus trips from Springfield to Hartford every day, with the average journey taking around 0 hours and 33 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Hartford usually start from SEK 96.
Book Peter Pan Lines from Springfield to Hartford from SEK 57. There are 12 trips per day offered by Peter Pan Lines from Springfield to Hartford and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Hartford. In Springfield, Peter Pan Lines departs to Hartford from Springfield . In Hartford, Peter Pan Lines arrives at Union Station - 1 Union Pl and 4 other stations.
An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Springfield to Hartford takes 0 hours and 50 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Hartford in 0 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 12 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Hartford.
The bus takes an average of 41 minutes to cover the 24 miles from Springfield to Hartford. However, the fastest bus only takes 30 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Springfield to Hartford, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 16 scheduled buses that travel from Springfield to Hartford every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 12 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 Springfield, MA to Hartford, CT; ticket prices start at SEK 76.66.

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Image credit: Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos
Link to image attributionFounded in 1636 as the first Springfield in North America, this city sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River in Massachusetts. Perhaps best known as the birthplace of basketball, Springfield is a mecca for b-ball fans. Visitors can enjoy three levels of exhibits and interactive contests at the famous Basketball Hall of Fame.
Along with basketball, Springfield was also the birthplace of the immensely popular children's author, Theodore Geisel—more commonly known as Dr. Seuss. Enjoy a walk through the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden to see many of his most famous characters immortalized in bronze. History buffs should head to the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, highlighting the town's important role as an arsenal during the Revolutionary War.
Springfield's central location between major tourist destinations like NYC, Boston, and the Berkshires means that it can be reached easily by most modes of transport. The city is served by several Amtrak lines and Peter Pan and Greyhound buses. Bradley International Airport and Westover Metropolitan Airport are also closeby, with frequent flights from destinations around the country.



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.
Springfield has two bus stations with service to Hartford.
Springfield
Union Station Transportation Center

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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.
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