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How to get fromNew Jersey to Hartfordby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from New Jersey to Hartford by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train Vermonter / ...
    3h 11m
    $40–85

  2. Drive 118.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Hartfordcar car 118.6 mi
    2h 30m
    $22–32

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    4h 14m
    $32–97

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    4h 20m
    $25–72

  5. Train via New Haven (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    4h 20m
    $32–616

New Jersey to Hartford by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Hartford Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Hartford via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 4h 14m.

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