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Atlanta Airport




Transportation from Atlanta Airport

Distance to city: 10 miles (16km)


By Car
    The City of Atlanta is ten miles north of Atlanta Airport.

    There are three major highways serving the airport. The I-285 runs east-west and is to the south of the airport, the I-75 and I-85 run north-south with the I-75 to the east of the airport and the I-85 to the west. Atlanta destinations are clearly marked from the airport.



     ToHighway

Downtown     I-85
I-85 to the I-75
The SouthI-285 then I-75 East
The EastI-85 then I-285
The WestI-85 then I-285


Journey time to downtown Atlanta 20-30 minutes.


Airport parking information

Taxi
    Taxis are available at the Ground Transportation Area outside the terminal Arrivals area. Follow the signs from baggage claim.
    Taxis are regulated by the City of Atlanta and there is a flat rate from the airport downtown.

    Journey time to downtown Atlanta 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.

  • Fixed fare $18 for one person, $10 each for two and $8 each for three or more (max $24).


Train
    The MARTA train station at Atlanta Airport is located in the terminal building towards the Ground Transportation Area. Follow the signs.

    Trains run from the airport to downtown Atlanta between approximately 05:00 and 01:30 (5am to 1.30am) weekdays and from 05:30 to 01:00 (5.30am to 1am) weekends. Departures are every 4-5 minutes weekdays and 10-15 minutes on weekends.

    Journey time to Downtown (Five Points) around 15 minutes.

  • Fare $1.50.


    The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) provides rail services on two lines. The north-south line runs from Hartsfield in the south through downtown Atlanta to Doraville and Dunwoody in the north. The east-west line runs from Hightower in the west to Indian Creek east of the city. The two lines intersect at Five Points station in the heart of downtown Atlanta.

    For MARTA information for trains and buses phone: (404) 848-4711.

    For a map of the MARTA system.

The MARTA train provides a quick and convenient method of transportation to the Atlanta downtown area and beyond.


Bus/Van

    A number of companies provide bus and van services from the airport. Details at the Ground Transportation Area.

    Atlanta Airport Shuttle has a service to Downtown Atlanta every 15 minutes.

  • Fare: $8 one way, $14 round trip.
    Details: 1 800 842-2770.

    Northside Airport Express have services to northern Atlanta.
    Details and reservations: 1 800 842-2770.

    ShuttleTran provide services to the metro Atlanta area.
    Details and reservations: 1 800 556-5466


    Several limousine companies serve Hartsfield including:

    Airport Connection who provide regular services to Atlanta area hotels.
    Details: (770) 457-5757.

    Carey Limousine have regular services downtown.
    Details and reservations: (404) 223-2000.

    Flagship Limousine of Atlanta.
    Details and reservations: 1 888 FLG-SHIP.

    VIP Limousine provide services to metro Atlanta.
    Details and reservations: 1 800 767-3705

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