How much does a bus ticket from Hartford to Washington cost?

The bus ticket price from Hartford to Washington starts at US$40. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Hartford to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Hartford to Washington?

The average travel time between Hartford and Washington is around 9h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 489 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Hartford and Washington?

The number of buses from Hartford to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 25 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Hartford to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Hartford to Washington?

When taking the bus from Hartford to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Peter Pan, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hartford to Washington?

Buses travelling between Hartford and Washington leave from Harford Union Station or Connecticut Convention Center and arrive at Dupont Circle, Union Station, Metro Center Station.

Bus Hartford to Washington from US$42 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:15	Harford Union Station	10h 10m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	17:15	Harford Union Station	8h	01:15	Union Station	Fastest
	04:20	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	14:25	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	19:00	Union Station	No tags
	14:40	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	23:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:45	Harford Union Station	12h 40m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	17:15	Harford Union Station	8h	01:15	Union Station	Fastest
	04:20	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	14:25	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	19:00	Union Station	No tags
	16:15	Harford Union Station	8h 5m	00:20	Washington	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:15	Harford Union Station	10h 10m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	17:15	Harford Union Station	8h	01:15	Union Station	Fastest
	04:20	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	14:25	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	19:00	Union Station	No tags
	14:40	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	23:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:40	Harford Union Station	16h 15m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	17:15	Harford Union Station	8h	01:15	Union Station	Fastest
	04:20	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	14:25	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	19:00	Union Station	No tags
	14:40	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	23:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:40	Harford Union Station	16h 15m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	17:15	Harford Union Station	8h	01:15	Union Station	Fastest
	04:20	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	14:25	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	19:00	Union Station	No tags
	14:40	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	23:30	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Hartford to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

9h 30mAverage duration

491 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$40 - US$188	Average duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$51 - US$849	Average duration6h 52m	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e

Bus Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$65

Average bus trip duration9h 30m

Number of daily buses25

Earliest bus departure00:50

Distance490 km

Latest bus departure23:10

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 346 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87346 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$40

Greyhound Hartford Washington recent customer reviews

awful awful awful awful customer service

Jade W.

7 January 2024

Good service

Annah M.

29 December 2020

Great bus

Redeat T.

27 November 2018

Peter Pan

4/56 311 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Based on 6311 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 Wi-Fi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at US$64

Peter Pan Hartford Washington recent customer reviews

The bus service was very good but the first driver that we had was not very nice not professional.

Jerry S.

22 June 2018

So good

Margaret N.

14 June 2021

Charging port was in the bus that was very bad.

Shana-lee D.

10 July 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511 153 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 561 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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Hartford to Washington Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Hartford and Washington?

Stops in Hartford

A - Harford Union Station

B - Connecticut Convention Center

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions on the trip Hartford, CT - Washington, DC, US

How much does a bus ticket from Hartford to Washington cost?
The bus ticket price from Hartford to Washington starts at US$40. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Hartford to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Hartford to Washington?
The average travel time between Hartford and Washington is around 9h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 489 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Hartford and Washington?
The number of buses from Hartford to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 25 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Hartford to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Hartford to Washington?
When taking the bus from Hartford to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Peter Pan, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hartford to Washington?
Buses travelling between Hartford and Washington leave from Harford Union Station or Connecticut Convention Center and arrive at Dupont Circle, Union Station, Metro Center Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

30/10

US$73

31/10

US$76

Today

US$87

02/11

US$76

03/11

US$53

04/11

US$42

05/11

US$46

06/11

US$50

The cheapest trip from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$42

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

You can expect to pay from US$42 to US$175 for a bus ticket from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$42, which is on 2025-11-04.

Usually Peter Pan 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Hartford to Washington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Hartford to Washington.

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Did you know?

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time9h 30m	Avg priceUS$65	Daily departures25
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time6h 52m	Avg priceUS$85	Daily departures9

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