The closest rail station to the Virgina Highland neighborhood is Midtown, though it is nearly a two-mile walk (roughly 35 minutes) to the heart of the neighborhood. If you don’t want to walk, the better option is to take a bus. There are three options:
- Bus 16 departs from the Five Points Station. This is a great route that leaves from downtown and commutes up North Highland all the way to Loehmann’s Plaza at N. Druid Hills. It is the only route of the three that will take you to the shops and restaurants north of Virginia Avenue and into Morningside where you’ll find restaurants such as Alon’s Bakery, El Taco, Mali.
- Bus 45 is a more common choice, and this route departs from Candler Park and Midtown stations and travels alowng Piedmont Park, Virginia Avenue and North Highland from Virginia Avenue south to North Avenue. It does cover the Poncey Highlands area, but this route is more limited in service and frequency, so check the schedule before you go. **This bus route terminates Sept. 25, 2010.
- Bus 2 departs from North Avenue and the Avondale Station and travels down Ponce de Leon Avenue. Exit at Ponce and North Highland. This route is frequent, but puts riders much further away from Virginia Avenue. It does provide access to many of the bars such as Neighbor’s, Hand and Hand, Atkins Park, 10 High, Righteous Room and Highland Inn Ballroom.
If you do want to walk, turn right onto 10th Street from the Midtown Station and walk until the road dead ends at Monroe Drive. Turn right on Monroe then a quick left onto Virginia Avenue, which goes up a steep hill. Walk another 15-20 minutes to reach the commercial district.
