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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Hartford to Boston?
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Hartford to Boston.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€35.88 | Avg. Price€76.09 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration3h 1m | Duration9h 42m |
Bus from Hartford to Boston: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Hartford to Boston. Traveling by bus from Hartford to Boston usually takes around 3 hours and 4 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 112 mi (180 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 50m |
| Cheapest price | €33.36 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Hartford to Boston?
Bus tickets for a trip from Hartford to Boston cost €35.22 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Hartford to Boston by travel date
Bus tickets from Hartford to Boston are expected to cost between €33 and €43 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Boston within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from €33. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
Prices as 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 22 days in advance. This way, you can save up to €15.34 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Hartford to Boston?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Hartford to Boston that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 2h 50m | €37.50 |
| Greyhound | 2 | 3h 6m | €39.56 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Hartford to Boston, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
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 2 bus trips from Hartford to Boston every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 6 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Boston usually start from €33.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Hartford to Boston
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 4 minutes to cover the 112 miles from Hartford to Boston. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 50 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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 Hartford to Boston 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 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Hartford to Boston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Hartford to Boston every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Hartford to Boston without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Hartford, VT to Boston, MA; ticket prices start at €48.22.
City Information
Boston
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, but it is kept young and fresh with the help of over 150,000 students who flock to the city’s prestigious universities every year. Beantown’s many sights and activities celebrate American history, prolific sports teams, and New England seafood. So let's spill the tea (into the harbor, if you will):
Boston's Freedom Trail is the best way to see the city on foot and visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution: from Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution to the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail officially begins in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S. and a beautiful spot for walking, picnicking, or ice skating in the winter. Foodies will love tasting the Italian cuisine in the North End and the modern eateries of South End, while sports fans can tour Fenway Park, and art lovers can explore the expansive Museum of Fine Arts.
From Boston, travelers can easily get to the beachy summer destination of Cape Cod, or surrounding states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. With four main train stations and several bus stops in the city, as well as Boston Logan Airport (which, by the way, has some excellent airport food), Boston is a central hub for travel throughout New England and beyond.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Hartford?
Main departure station: Bus Terminal - 44 Sykes Mountain Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Hartford.
All bus stations in Hartford:
Bus Terminal - 44 Sykes Mountain Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Boston?
Main arrival station: Boston South Station - 700 Atlantic Avenue
All buses from Hartford arrive at one main station in Boston.
All bus stations in Boston:
Boston South Station - 700 Atlantic Avenue
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