How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Hartford start from $47. The average price for this route is around $68. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Hartford is 6h 35m, covering a distance of 289 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by Peter Pan .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Hartford route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Hartford at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Hartford?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Hartford generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Hartford?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6332 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Hartford?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Hartford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Hartford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Hartford from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on November 28
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	7:20pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 30m	11:50pm	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	5:05pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	6h 10m	5:55pm	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	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 35m	5:55pm	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

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:50am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	6h 5m	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 December 2
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	7:25am	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	4:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	11:40am	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Hartford on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35pm	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	7:10am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	6h 35m	1:45pm	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 December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:20pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	4h 55m	10:15pm	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 December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:25am	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35pm	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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:42 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 $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

6h 35mAverage Duration

289 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $229	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $809	Average Duration4h 46m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Hartford?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
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

4/56,350 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6350 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 $82

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

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87403 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 $47

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

3.5/511,465 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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Hartford start from $47. The average price for this route is around $68. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Hartford is 6h 35m, covering a distance of 289 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by Peter Pan.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Hartford route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Hartford at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Hartford?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Hartford generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Hartford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6332 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Hartford?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Hartford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Hartford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-26

$118

11-27

$79

Today

$80

11-29

$101

11-30

$52

12-01

$80

12-02

$51

12-03

$48

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $48

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 $48 to $199 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 $48 which is on 2025-12-03.

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.