What is the distance between Philadelphia and Hartford?

The distance covered from Philadelphia to Hartford is 291 km (180 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Hartford?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Harford Union Station, in Hartford.

Bus Philadelphia to Hartford from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 25m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 35m	5:55pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 40m	11:55am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	5:05pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:20pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	4h 55m	10:15pm	Harford Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	5:05pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	11:40am	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00am	Cherry Hill Mall	6h 5m	5:05pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:20pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 30m	11:50pm	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	6h 45m	1:45pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 35m	5:55pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:15am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 40m	11:55am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	6h 35m	1:45pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:25pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	7h 15m	8:40pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35pm	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	8:55am	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	6h 45m	1:45pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:35 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Hartford

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Hartford. The journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

6h 35mAverage Duration

292 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $199	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $813	Average Duration4h 46m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Hartford?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Hartford

A
Harford Union Station
1 Union PL, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
Visit page
B
Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,338 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6338 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $84

Peter Pan Philadelphia Hartford recent customer reviews

Everything was good except WiFi

Yash B.

November 24, 2019

Great Experience, will be using them again

Sahlia J.

March 16, 2018

Great experience

Priti P.

December 29, 2017

Greyhound

3.5/587,392 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87392 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $45

Greyhound Philadelphia Hartford recent customer reviews

Worst customer service. Disgruntled employees, who hate their jobs make your experience the one to forget. Stay away from greyhound people!

Murari B.

November 27, 2018

The wifi was terrible. The internet connection was very poor so I really didn't have any form of entertainment for myself or my daughter.

Annekia S.

August 8, 2017

great service

Komo A.

February 20, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT by bus

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Hartford?
The distance covered from Philadelphia to Hartford is 291 km (180 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Hartford?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Harford Union Station, in Hartford.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$94

11-22

$71

Today

$148

11-24

$71

11-25

$86

11-26

$99

11-27

$73

11-28

$50

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $183 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.