Is there public transportation from Atlanta International Airport to downtown Atlanta?

Answer 1

Yes, MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) is the easiest and most cost-efficient way to get from the Airport to downtown. Marta is a train line that travels through city and out to the surrounding metro areas.

The airport is the southern-most stop on the line and runs straight through the airport. You can walk out of baggage claim, directly into the station. From there, you can travel north to several different points around the city.

The train lines form a cross that intersects in the heart of downtown. The "Five Points" or the "Peachtree Center" stations are situated in the heart of downtown. They are easily accessible to some of Atlanta's best attraction such as the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coke.

The "green" and "blue" lines run East and West through Atlanta consisting of stops out to I-285. The "red" and "gold" lines run North/South and also have stops that travel up to the metro area and surrounding suburbs.

Atlanta is not known for their efficiencies in public transportation, and MARTA is the only real form of mass transit. The stations only intersect through certain areas of town, so a cab or bus may be needed to reach your destination.