There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Hartford by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0231
4h 55m$35–70Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 57m$28–290Drive 201.3 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Hartfordcar 201.3 mi
4h$37–54Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
3h 28m$55–392Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 25m$28–1,396Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus New York
6h 6m$32–88Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane JFK - BDL
4h 54m$62–929
Philadelphia to Hartford by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Hartford is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Hartford is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $50 - $400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Hartford Union Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Hartford is 241 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Hartford without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $35 - $70.
The bus from Philadelphia to Hartford, Union Station takes 4h 55m including transfers and departs once a week.
Philadelphia to Hartford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Hartford is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $290 and takes 4h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $400 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Hartford Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Hartford Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $28–290 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–310
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $28–290
- Business Class
- $90–340
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $15–45
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Hartford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
Philadelphia to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Hartford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Hartford is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Philadelphia to Hartford.
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