How much is the bus ticket from Hartford to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Hartford to Washington start at R 781. The average price for this route is around R 1 364. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Hartford to Washington?

The average bus journey time from Hartford to Washington is 10h 10m, covering a distance of 486 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Hartford to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Hartford to Washington at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.

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

A bus trip from Hartford to Washington produces an estimated 12 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 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 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 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 R 660 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:35	Harford Union Station	14h 50m	14:25	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:35	Harford Union Station	15h 45m	15:20	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:45	Harford Union Station	8h 35m	03:20	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	16:25	Harford Union Station	7h 55m	00:20	Washington	Fastest
	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

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Harford Union Station	14h 50m	14:25	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	Harford Union Station	8h	01:15	Union Station	Fastest
	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

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:20	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	14:25	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	16:25	Harford Union Station	7h 55m	00:20	Washington	Fastest
	Bus	08:25	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	17:15	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

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:25	Harford Union Station	10h 10m	18:35	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	Harford Union Station	8h	01:15	Union Station	Fastest
	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	08:25	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	17:15	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 14 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:15	Harford Union Station	9h 10m	02:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	Harford Union Station	8h	01:15	Union Station	Fastest
	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	21:15	Harford Union Station	8h 45m	06:00	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 15 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:25	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	17:15	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	Harford Union Station	8h	01:15	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	04:20	Harford Union Station	10h 5m	14:25	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:50	Harford Union Station	9h 10m	20:00	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	14:40	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	23:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Hartford to Washington on 16 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:40	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	23:30	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	Harford Union Station	8h	01:15	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Harford Union Station	10h	14:20	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	08:25	Harford Union Station	8h 50m	17:15	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	21:15	Harford Union Station	8h 45m	06:00	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:47 PM EST.

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 R 879, 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 priceR 781 - R 3 690	Average duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 879 - R 8 809	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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 781

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

Peter Pan

4/56 416 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Based on 6416 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 Wi-Fi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 053

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

3.5/511 982 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 719 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US 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 Hartford to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Hartford to Washington start at R 781. The average price for this route is around R 1 364. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Hartford to Washington?
The average bus journey time from Hartford to Washington is 10h 10m, covering a distance of 486 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Hartford to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Hartford to Washington at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hartford to Washington?
A bus trip from Hartford to Washington produces an estimated 12 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 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 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 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

07/01

R 1 074

08/01

R 1 057

Today

R 1 192

10/01

R 1 108

11/01

R 1 049

12/01

R 871

13/01

R 770

14/01

R 803

The cheapest trip from Hartford, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of R 770

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 R 770 to R 1 877 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 R 770, which is on 2026-01-13.