There are 7 ways to get from Hartford to Elkton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
7h$135–205Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Hartford to New Yorkbus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Tre
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Newark DEtrain Wil
9h 36m$34–76Bus
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Newarkbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
7h 50m$51–78Drive 245.7 mi
- Drive from Hartford to Elktoncar 245.7 mi
4h 48m$42–61Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BDL - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Perryvilletrain
6h 58m$66–427Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BDL - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Newark Train Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvdbus
6h 33m$81–453Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BDL - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Perryvilletrain
7h 51m$95–626
Hartford to Elkton by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hartford to Elkton is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Hartford to Elkton is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartford station to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Hartford Union Station and arriving at Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via New York Midtown and Newark Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartford station to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Hartford Amtrak Station and arriving at Newark Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Hartford and Elkton is 251 miles. The road distance is 247.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hartford to Elkton without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Hartford to Elkton, including transfers.
Hartford to Elkton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hartford Union Station.
Hartford to Elkton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Hartford to Elkton is to train which takes 7h and costs $130 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Newark Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartford Union Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, Newark, and Newark Train Station in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–11
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–25
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Newark DE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hartford to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 410-996-5295
- Website
- Cecil Transit
Bus from Newark Train Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Cecil Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Hartford to Elkton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hartford to Elkton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartford to Elkton is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Hartford to Elkton.
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