To get to Atlantic Station on MARTA, take a red or gold line train to the Arts Center Station . Follow the signs pointing to the buses/15th Street exit. After going up one level you’ll reach the bus bay where you can get on the free Atlantic Station shuttle. Shuttles run every 5-10 minutes and stop at the main commercial district, Ikea and residences. Call 404-541-0808 if you have questions or concerns about the shuttle.
You can also take bus 37 from the Arts Center or walk. It is roughly a 15 minute walk over the 17th Street bridge, much shorter distance than most people expect. If you plan to walk, take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn right onto West Peachtree. Walk up to 17th Street and turn left.
Atlantic Station regular hosts outdoor movies, music, festivals such as the Bar BBQ Festival, Sugar Coma Festival and other events in addition to the regularly offered retail shopping and movie theater. You’ll also find the Bodies and Titantic exhibits here.
Helpful Tips
- If the shuttle isn’t at the station when you arrive, hop on the bus if it is there. The bus is free if you are transferring from the train.
- L.A. Fitness and Regal Cinemas are located in the main Atlantic Station shopping district.
- Ikea is a few stops down from the main district. If making big purchases at Ikea, they can arrange for delivery.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Retail
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
5 Family-friendly Activities near the Arts Center Station
Just wanted to comment – if you’re transferring from the train and you have a Breeze card or ticket, your transfer to the #37 is free. Conversely, coming from Atlantic Station, if you get on the #37 bus and pay your fare with Breeze onboard, your transfer to the train is free. This allows you to take whatever happens to show up first at the station or on 17th Street – the free shuttle or the #37. Either way, you’ll only pay a $2 fare – just remember that you have a free transfer.
I’m often at this station and see huge crowds waiting for the small shuttles, and a #37 sitting with plenty of seats.
Great tip!! Thanks for posting!