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There are 5 intercity buses per day from Worcester to Hartford. Traveling by bus from Worcester to Hartford usually takes around one hour and 46 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in just one hour,
| Distance | 57 mi (92 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $18.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Average score for buses from Worcester to Hartford
(Based on 11 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Everything looked great. Cons: Wifi service. Tips: Do prefer wanderu and greyhound.
4.0
Pros: Super easy transportation and the bus was lovely. Cons: There were a few complications in terms of what bus number I was on.
5.0
Pros: Bus was on time and relatively empty so I had extra space. Cons: Not the cleanest, driver was rude and yelled at passengers for talking too loud.
Bus tickets for a trip from Worcester to Hartford cost $18.99 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.
Bus tickets from Worcester to Hartford are expected to cost between $19 and $22 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Hartford within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from $19. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
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 25 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $4.14 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Worcester to Hartford that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Peter Pan Lines usually offers more choice, with 5 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 2h 6m | $20.81 |
| Peter Pan Lines | 5 | 1h 29m | $22.81 |
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 1 bus trips from Worcester to Hartford every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 6 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Hartford usually start from $19.
Book Peter Pan Lines from Worcester to Hartford from $18. There are 5 trips per day offered by Peter Pan Lines from Worcester to Hartford and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Hartford. In Worcester, Peter Pan Lines departs to Hartford from Union Station . In Hartford, Peter Pan Lines arrives at Union Station - 1 Union Pl and 4 other stations.
An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Worcester to Hartford takes 1 hours and 29 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Hartford in 1 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 7 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Hartford.
The bus takes an average of one hour and 46 minutes to cover the 57 miles from Worcester to Hartford. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Worcester to Hartford for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Worcester to Hartford, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Worcester to Hartford every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 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 Worcester to Hartford; ticket prices start at $15.00.
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Link to image attributionWe dare you to pronounce it right on the first try. Named after Worcester in England, Worcester is the second-most populous city in Massachusetts. The city boasts an extensive history, particularly because of its industrial and weaponry prowess during World War II; take your dad (or your dad friend) to the Worcester Historical Museum to learn more.
For those more interested in science and nature, visit the popular EcoTarium, which includes hands-on exhibits and an outdoor campus featuring forest and meadow trails. Then, to apply your newfound natural knowledge, take a relaxing stroll through Green Hill Park to try to identify the lake's wildlife. In the evening, visit The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts to catch anything from a burlesque show, Broadway performance, or even a silent film.
Worcester's location at the heart of the state makes it easy to travel to this bustling city. Worcester has its own regional airport, or head to Boston's Logan Airport for a wider variety of flights. Amtrak trains provide daily services from Boston, and bus service is available on Greyhound, Jefferson Lines, OurBus, and Peter Pan.
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.
Most buses depart from the main station in Worcester.
Union Station
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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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