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MARTA (Public Transportation)

MARTA (Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority), Atlanta’s public transportation system, offers rapid rail and bus service that is easy to navigate.  MARTA is also available directly from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to the downtown hotels.  Arriving air travelers should follow the “Ground Transportation” signs to the entrance of MARTA’s Airport Station, which is located inside the western end of the airport’s main terminal, just a few feet from the baggage claim areas. Click here to view a helpful airport guide.

MARTA fare is $6.00 ($5 fare + $1 for a reusable fare card) for a round trip and there are vending machines at all stations that accept cash as well as credit cards.  Visitor passes with unlimited travel for 1–7 days are also available.  MARTA runs from 5 am to 1 am, and the schedule to and from the airport to the Peachtree Center Station can be found here.  For more information, visit www.itsmarta.com. 

To reach the hotel via MARTA: Take the MARTA train to the Peachtree Center Station – both Doraville (gold line) and North Springs (red line) trains will stop at Peachtree Center, so you can use either line.  At Peachtree Center Station, exit to Peachtree Street and walk one block south.   

Airport Shuttles

The Atlanta Airport Shuttle is an additional transportation option that services the airport, downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead areas of Atlanta.  Atlanta Link shuttles run from the airport to downtown from 6:00 AM–12:00 AM, with a thirty minute wait or less. The shuttles are scheduled to pick up at the airport at 12 and 42 minutes past the hour; the arrival time depends on the time of day you are traveling due to traffic.  The shuttle picks up in the Ground Transportation area outside door W2 for the South Terminal and just outside door W1 for the North Terminal.  The cost is $16.50 for a one way trip and $29.00 for a round trip.  Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance by calling 404-941-3440 or 877-799-5282.  

Taxicabs

Atlanta has established set taxi fares between the airport and the downtown convention district and several other locations.  Need to catch a cab?  For a one way fare: 1 passenger is $25, 2 passengers is $26, $10 for each additional passenger and a $5 charge may be charged for excessive luggage.  Here is a list of service providers.