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 £24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:25	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	19:20	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 30m	23:50	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	17:05	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 35m	17:55	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	07:25	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	17:05	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:25	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 10m	12:35	Harford Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	17:05	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	11:40	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 35m	17:55	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	07:15	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 40m	11:55	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	17:05	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:20	Schuylkill & Walnut	4h 55m	22:15	Harford Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	17:05	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	11:40	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:20	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	5h 15m	20:35	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	19:20	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 30m	23:50	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	07:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	6h 45m	13:45	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 35m	17:55	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	07:15	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 40m	11:55	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	6h 55m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 35m	08:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	17:05	Harford Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

6h 35mAverage duration

181 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£25 - £109	Average duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£32 - £442	Average duration4h 46m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,330 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Based on 6330 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 £46

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

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87382 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 £25

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

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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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 about travelling by bus from Philadelphia, PA to 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

17/11

£34

18/11

£32

Today

£30

20/11

£36

21/11

£36

22/11

£36

23/11

£41

24/11

£36

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £30

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 £30 to £86 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 £36, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Peter Pan, FlixBus 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.