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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Hartford to New York?
There are usually 1 daily train trips available from Hartford to New York.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€63.62 | Avg. Price€68.14 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips11 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration9h 18m | Duration6h 48m |
Bus from Hartford to New York: Journey Information
There are 11 intercity buses per day from Hartford to New York. Traveling by bus from Hartford to New York usually takes around 9 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 220 mi (355 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 10m |
| Cheapest price | €36.39 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Hartford to New York?
Bus tickets for a trip from Hartford to New York cost €53.69 on average. Tickets cheaper than €53.69 are an excellent bargain. 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 New York by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Hartford to New York is expected to be between €48 and €90. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is February 25, 2025, when tickets are available for February 25, 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just €50.
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 12 days in advance. This way, you can save up to €22.06 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Hartford to New York?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Hartford to New York. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 11 | 9h 23m | €61.52 |
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 11 bus trips from Hartford to New York every day, with the average journey taking around 9 hours and 23 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New York usually start from €36.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Hartford to New York
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 22 minutes to cover the 220 miles from Hartford to New York. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in New York. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, 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 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Hartford to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 11 scheduled buses that travel from Hartford to New York every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Hartford, VT to New York, NY; ticket prices start at €60.37.
City Information
New York
New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.
NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.
With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.
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 New York?
Main arrival station: Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
Buses arrive in New York at 6 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in New York:
Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
47 Chrystie St
300-310 W 31 St (SW Corner of 31st & 8th Ave)
GW Bridge Bus Station
Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)
7-11 - Jd Foods
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