The Five Points MARTA station is located at the center of downtown Atlanta at 30 Alabama Street. It has station entrances off of Alabama, Peachtree and Forsyth Streets (see area map). It is also the only station that has access to both the north-south and east-west rail lines and is two stories deep underground, with the red/gold lines that travel north and south on the lowest level and the blue/green lines that travel east and west just below street level.
What’s Nearby
Nearby landmarks include Georgia State University, Underground Atlanta, Woodruff Park, Fairlie-Poplar Historic District and City Hall.
Buses
All trains stop at Five Points and there are numerous bus routes that connect with this station, which travel to destinations such as Sweet Auburn, Virginia Highlands, MLK Jr. Drive, Turner Field, southeast Atlanta and Grant Park/Zoo Atlanta. In addition there is access to the Braves Shuttle and an express route to Lithonia.
Parking
There is no parking at this station and passenger pick-up is not easy or ideal, though the Forsyth Street exit is the best location for dropping off or picking up.
Commute Times
- 16 minutes from Five Points to the Airport
- 9 minutes from Five Points to H.E. Holmes
- 11 minutes from Five Points to Bankhead
- 20 minutes from Five Points to Indian Creek
- 24 minutes from Five Points to Doraville
- 27 minutes from Five Points to North Springs
More Information
Navigating the Five Points Station
Five Points Station Restaurants
Best of the Five Points Station
MARTA Train Schedules and Frequency
5 Things to See and Do at the Five Points Station