How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Hartford start at R 516. The average price for this route is around R 884. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Hartford is 6h 40m, covering a distance of 292 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 30m and is operated by Peter Pan .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Hartford route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 34 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Hartford?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Hartford at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Hartford?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Hartford produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Hartford?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6381 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Hartford?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Hartford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Hartford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Hartford from R 461 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 26 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 55m	20:40	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	19:20	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 30m	23:50	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:20	199 Spring Garden St.	5h 35m	17:55	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	7h 20m	23:05	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	18:05	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	5h 45m	23:50	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Hartford on 27 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	6h 15m	16:05	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	19:20	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	4h 30m	23:50	Harford Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	04:25	199 Spring Garden St.	7h 15m	11:40	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	6h 50m	07:10	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 28 December
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	6h 50m	07:10	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 29 December
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	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	6h 50m	07:10	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 30 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:15	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	5h 40m	11:55	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	6h 50m	07:10	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 31 December
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	6h 50m	07:10	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	07:10	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	6h 35m	13:45	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 1 January
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	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	6h 50m	07:10	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 2 January
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	6h 50m	07:10	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 20m	17:05	Harford Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:04 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Hartford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Hartford. The journey takes about 4 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just R 711, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16train per day

4h 48mAverage duration

292 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 516 - R 3 470	Average duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 711 - R 9 247	Average duration4h 48m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Hartford?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Hartford

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

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56 388 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Based on 6388 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 R 884

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

3.5/587 452 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87452 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 R 516

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

3.5/511 742 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Hartford start at R 516. The average price for this route is around R 884. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Hartford is 6h 40m, covering a distance of 292 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 30m and is operated by Peter Pan.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Hartford route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 34 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Hartford?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Hartford at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Hartford?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Hartford produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Hartford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6381 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Hartford?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Hartford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Hartford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/12

R 1 042

25/12

R 974

Today

R 1 212

27/12

R 1 008

28/12

R 888

29/12

R 854

30/12

R 837

31/12

R 854

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Hartford, CT was searched and found on 30 Dec 2025 with a price of R 837

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 R 837 to R 2 289 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 R 837, which is on 2025-12-30.

Usually FlixBus, 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.