- For information on the Atlanta public transportation system, visit the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority website, (MARTA). The rail line runs runs north-south and east-west thorugh the city, and the bus lines cover other areas of the city. Atlanta's mass transit system will cost you far less than a taxi or renting a car.
The MARTA rail line has a station at the west end of the Atlanta airport. For $1.75 you can ride to Downtown in under 30 minutes to get to hotels. You can also go directly to Mid-town, Buckhead, or the Perimeter Mall area. It takes less than 30 minutes to get to Perimeter Mall. During rush hour, it could easily take over an hour in a taxi or car.
- In the Buckhead area, grab the FREE ride on Buckhead's fast, free shuttle service, the Buc Ride. You can ride between the popular Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, a variety of great restaurants, and office complexes.
- If you're heading south of Hartsfield-Jackson, you can ride C-TRAN ( http://web.co.clayton.ga.us/ctran/ind...) in and around Clayton County. Just like MARTA, all C-TRAN buses are lift-equipped, making them accessible for riders with disabilities, or use the paratransit service.
Also Try: Publicroutes.com
Additionally, if you're within Atlanta, you can use Google Maps to plan out your route and destination via MARTA buses or trains. Just look for the link to Get Directions to your destination, then click the Public Transit option it will give you.
