How much is the bus ticket from Hartford to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Hartford to Washington start from $66. The average price for this route is around $116. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Hartford to Washington?

The average bus travel time from Hartford to Washington is 10h 10m, covering a distance of 486 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 29m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Hartford to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Peter Pan , FlixBus , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Hartford to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Hartford to Washington at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

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

A bus trip from Hartford to Washington generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Hartford to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Hartford to Washington?

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 Hartford to Washington?

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 Hartford to Washington from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hartford to Washington on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	8h 35m	3:20am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:25pm	Harford Union Station	7h 55m	12:20am	Washington	Fastest
	Bus	8:25am	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	5:15pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	11:30pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Washington on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:35pm	Harford Union Station	14h 50m	2:25pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Harford Union Station	8h	1:15am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	11:30pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Washington on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	12h	4:20pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	Cheapest
	Bus	4:25pm	Harford Union Station	7h 55m	12:20am	Washington	Fastest
	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	11:30pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Washington on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:25am	Harford Union Station	10h 10m	6:35pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Harford Union Station	8h	1:15am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	8:25am	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	5:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Washington on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15pm	Harford Union Station	9h 10m	2:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Harford Union Station	8h	1:15am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	9:15pm	Harford Union Station	8h 45m	6:00am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Washington on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	12h 30m	4:50pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Harford Union Station	8h	1:15am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	11:30pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Washington on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:35pm	Harford Union Station	14h 50m	2:25pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Harford Union Station	8h	1:15am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	11:30pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Washington on January 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:25am	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	5:15pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Harford Union Station	8h	1:15am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:20am	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	8h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:40pm	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	11:30pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:14 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

6h 52mAverage Duration

487 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $312	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$75 - $744	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
Map

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
Visit page Map
D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Map
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Map
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA
Map

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87492 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 WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $66

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

4/56,417 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6417 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $89

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

3.5/511,983 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Hartford to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Hartford to Washington start from $66. The average price for this route is around $116. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Hartford to Washington?
The average bus travel time from Hartford to Washington is 10h 10m, covering a distance of 486 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 29m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Hartford to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Peter Pan, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Hartford to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Hartford to Washington at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hartford to Washington?
A bus trip from Hartford to Washington generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Hartford to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Hartford to Washington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Hartford to Washington?
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 Hartford to Washington?
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

01-08

$90

01-09

$101

Today

$94

01-11

$107

01-12

$78

01-13

$65

01-14

$68

01-15

$72

The cheapest trip from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $65

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 $65 to $159 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 $65 which is on 2026-01-13.

Usually 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.