How far is Hartford from Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 303 miles (489 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Hartford to Washington leave from Harford Union Station and arrive at Dupont Circle. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jefferson Memorial, United States Capitol, National Gallery of Art, National Air and Space Museum and Washington National Cathedral.

Bus Hartford to Washington from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hartford to Washington on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:10pm	Harford Union Station	13h 10m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	Cheapest
	6:05pm	Harford Union Station	6h 32m	12:37am	Union Station	Fastest
	5:15pm	Harford Union Station	8h	1:15am	Union Station	No tags
	9:15pm	Harford Union Station	8h 45m	6:00am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	10h 35m	5:20am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Washington on November 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:00pm	Harford Union Station	7h 55m	7:55pm	Washington	Cheapest
	6:24am	Harford Union Station	6h 57m	1:21pm	Union Station	Fastest
	4:20am	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	2:40pm	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	11:30pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Washington on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:20am	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	5:15pm	Harford Union Station	8h	1:15am	Union Station	Fastest
	8:25am	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	5:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	1:10pm	Harford Union Station	10h 35m	11:45pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Washington on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:15pm	Harford Union Station	8h 45m	6:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	5:15pm	Harford Union Station	8h	1:15am	Union Station	Fastest
	4:20am	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	2:40pm	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	11:30pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:02 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Hartford to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

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

25bus per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

304 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $188	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $849	Average Duration6h 52m	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Hartford Washington recent customer reviews

awful awful awful awful customer service

Jade W.

January 7, 2024

Good service

Annah M.

December 29, 2020

Great bus

Redeat T.

November 27, 2018

Peter Pan

4/56,325 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6325 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $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.

June 22, 2018

So good

Margaret N.

June 14, 2021

Charging port was in the bus that was very bad.

Shana-lee D.

July 10, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,322 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 about traveling from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US by bus

How far is Hartford from Washington?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$78

11/14

$97

Today

$84

11/16

$76

11/17

$50

11/18

$46

11/19

$47

11/20

$50

The cheapest trip from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $46

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 $46 to $422 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 $46 which is on 2025-11-18.

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.