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There are usually 8 daily bus trips available from New York to Hartford.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceRON 261.65 | Avg. PriceRON 356.37 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips8 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration8h 46m | Duration6h 46m |
There is one daily train from New York to Hartford. Traveling by train from New York to Hartford usually takes 6 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Vermonter train can make the trip in 6 hours and 42 minutes.
| Distance | 220 mi (355 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 42m |
| Lowest price | RON 204.13 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Vermonter |
| Train lines | 2 |

Average score for trains from New York to Hartford
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In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from New York, NY to Hartford, VT was RON 298.62. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 25 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around RON 253.26 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from New York to Hartford will cost between RON 222 and RON 635. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.
By booking your train trip from New York to Hartford on Wanderu at least 25 days ahead of time, you can save about RON 253.26 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
2 train services operate from New York to Hartford. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 6h 55m | RON 239.88 |
| Amtrak Vermonter | 1 | 6h 46m | RON 455.04 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from New York to Hartford every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from RON 204.
The Vermonter is an Amtrak passenger train that connects St. Albans, VT to Washington, D.C. by way of New York City. The journey is renowned for the beautiful scenic views that it presents as it passes through the Green Mountains and the Berkshires. Aboard the Vermonter, passengers can enjoy free WiFi, power outlets at every seat and extra legroom. You can also grab a bite to eat or enjoy a refreshing beverage from the train’s café. There are 1 Vermonter trains traveling from New York to Hartford every day, with prices starting from RON 286.
The distance between New York and Hartford is approximately 220 miles, or 355 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 46 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 42 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from New York to Hartford are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves New York at 11:00am and arrives in Hartford around 6 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Hartford with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Hartford to 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.

NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
Hartford has one train station.
102 Railroad Row
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