What's the distance between Hartford and Washington by coach?

The journey from Hartford to Washington by coach covers an approximate distance of 303 miles (489 km).

How can I travel from Hartford to Washington avoiding air travel?

To travel from Hartford to Washington without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Hartford to Washington from £35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:15	Harford Union Station	8h 5m	00:20	Washington	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	Harford Union Station	8h	01:15	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	14:40	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	23:30	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	18:45	Harford Union Station	8h 35m	03:20	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:10	Harford Union Station	13h 10m	12:20	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:05	Harford Union Station	7h 15m	06:20	Washington	CheapestFastest
	Bus	04:20	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	14:25	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	19:00	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	14:40	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	23:30	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	14:05	Harford Union Station	9h 10m	23:15	Washington	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	00:50	Harford Union Station	7h 35m	08:25	Washington	CheapestFastest
	Bus	04:20	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	14:25	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	19:00	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	09:10	Harford Union Station	8h 45m	17:55	Washington	No tags
	Bus	08:25	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	17:15	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Hartford to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 6 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just £40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

6h 52mAverage duration

302 milesDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£37 - £156	Average duration10h 5m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£40 - £647	Average duration6h 52m	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hartford and Washington?

Stops in Hartford

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

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87393 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 £37

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

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Peter Pan

4/56,341 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Based on 6341 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 £49

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

3.5/511,424 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US

What's the distance between Hartford and Washington by coach?
The journey from Hartford to Washington by coach covers an approximate distance of 303 miles (489 km).
How can I travel from Hartford to Washington avoiding air travel?
To travel from Hartford to Washington without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£55

23/11

£69

Today

£55

25/11

£71

26/11

£69

27/11

£52

28/11

£52

29/11

£58

The cheapest trip from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £52

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 £52 to £200 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 £52, which is on 2025-11-27.

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.