What is the travel distance from Montpelier to Hartford?

The distance separating Montpelier and Hartford is 173 miles (279 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Montpelier to Hartford start their journey at City Hall and wind up at Harford Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Montpelier to Hartford from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Montpelier to Hartford on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:15pm	Montpelier Transit Center	7h 45m	8:00pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Montpelier Transit Center	6h 55m	10:40am	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:55pm	Montpelier Transit Center	6h 15m	9:10pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Montpelier Transit Center	10h	1:45pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:55pm	Montpelier Transit Center	6h 15m	9:10pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Montpelier to Hartford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Hartford. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5hAverage Duration

172 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $200	Average Duration8h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$54 - $54	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,385 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.

Amtrak

4/55,596 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 Montpelier and Hartford?

Stops in Montpelier

A
City Hall
39 Main St , Montpelier, VT 05602

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Montpelier to Hartford, CT by bus

What is the travel distance from Montpelier to Hartford?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

No data

11/19

$53

Today

$71

11/21

$125

11/22

$147

11/23

No data

11/24

$88

11/25

No data

The cheapest trip from Montpelier to Hartford, CT was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $147 for a bus ticket from Montpelier to Hartford, CT based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-11-24.