Atlanta Transport

The city’s public transportation system provides some of the best options for getting around with both bus and train services covering large areas of the city and providing frequent, reliable and relatively cheap transportation between popular and significant destinations. Taxis can also be booked through your hotel for door-to-door transport.

By train

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) provides train services in the city of Atlanta with connections between 38 of its most significant destinations. During the week, services start at 05:00 and finish at 01:00 and operate every 10 minutes while at weekends and public holidays they commence an hour later and finish at 00:20, operating every 15 minutes.

By bus

MARTA provides bus services to the city of Atlanta with a large number of destinations covered by its network. Services operate regularly throughout the day with decreased frequency and operating hours at weekends and on public holidays. Extra shuttle services are offered during peak visitor seasons to accommodate the city’s increased population.

Taxis

Taxi services in Atlanta differ from other US cities. Cabs cannot be hailed or flagged down in the street and must be booked by telephone. There are many immigrant drivers, with a poor command of English, operating many cabs so passengers are advised to book with a reputable company.

From the airport

Trains operate regularly between the airport and downtown Atlanta. Taxis and shuttles provide the next best alternative, or for extra convenience car hire is available from the airport. Many passengers will be able to take advantage of free shuttles provided by the hotels they are booked to stay at.