How far is Hartford from Philadelphia by coach?

The distance between Philadelphia and Hartford by coach is approximately 180 miles (291 km).

What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Hartford without a car?

You can travel to Hartford from Philadelphia by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Philadelphia to Hartford from US$14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 8 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 25m	08:55	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	7h 30m	03:30	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	19:00	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 30m	03:30	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 9 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:00	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 30m	03:30	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	07:25	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	08:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 45m	13:45	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 10 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	6h 30m	17:05	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	07:25	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	08:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 45m	13:45	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 11 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	7h	16:45	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	07:25	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	08:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 45m	13:45	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 12 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	07:25	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	11:40	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	08:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 45m	13:45	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 13 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	03:25	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 15m	11:40	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	07:15	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 40m	11:55	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	08:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 45m	13:45	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 14 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:10	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 25m	21:35	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	07:25	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	11:40	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 15 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	07:25	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	11:40	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	08:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	5h 45m	13:45	Harford Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Hartford

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$32 - US$133	Average duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$41 - US$376	Average duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Hartford

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Hartford. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

6h 30mAverage duration

US$32Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$44

Average bus trip duration6h 30m

Number of daily buses28

Earliest bus departure00:20

Distance179 miles

Latest bus departure23:15

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,286 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.8

Based on 6286 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at US$43

Peter Pan Philadelphia Hartford recent customer reviews

Everything was good except WiFi

Yash B.

24 November 2019

Great Experience, will be using them again

Sahlia J.

16 March 2018

Great experience

Priti P.

29 December 2017

Greyhound

3.5/587,304 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87304 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$32

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.

27 November 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.

8 August 2017

great service

Komo A.

20 February 2021

FlixBus

3.5/510,815 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Philadelphia to Hartford Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Hartford?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Hartford

A - Harford Union Station

B - Connecticut Convention Center

Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Hartford, CT

How far is Hartford from Philadelphia by coach?
The distance between Philadelphia and Hartford by coach is approximately 180 miles (291 km).
What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Hartford without a car?
You can travel to Hartford from Philadelphia by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

06/10

US$40

07/10

US$49

Today

US$48

09/10

US$37

10/10

US$46

11/10

US$41

12/10

US$42

13/10

US$53

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT was searched and found on 9 Oct 2025 with a price of US$37

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 US$37 to US$105 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 US$37, which is on 2025-10-09.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Philadelphia to Hartford.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Philadelphia to Hartford.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to Hartford.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Philadelphia to Hartford, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time6h 30m	Avg priceUS$44	Daily departures28
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 55m	Avg priceUS$62	Daily departures14

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

Bus from Hartford, CT to Philadelphia, PA

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