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Travels on Peachtree Street from Five Points to Lenox Mall in Buckhead.
MARTA to L.A. Fitness
There are several MARTA-accessible L.A. Fitness locations around Atlanta. See below for the list of gyms, with the easiest destinations listed first.
L.A. Fitness Perimeter Point
Take the red rail line (North Springs) to the Sandy Springs Station. The gym is next to the station in a shopping center at 1155 Mount Vernon Highway.
L.A. Fitness Midtown
Take any red or gold line train to the North Avenue Station or Midtown Station. Turn right on West Peachtree Street from North Avenue and walk to 5th Street and turn left and walk a block to the gym (75 5th Street). Or from Midtown, take the Peachtree Place exit out of the station and turn right. At West Peachtree Street, turn left and walk to 5th Street and turn right.
L.A. Fitness Atlantic Station
Take any red or gold line train to the Arts Center Station and follow the signs to the buses/15th Street exit. In the bus area is a free shuttle to Atlantic Station. Exit at the main retail center. The gym is next to the movie theater. Bus 37 also departs from the station and travels there.
L.A. Fitness Buckhead
Located at 3232 Peachtree Road NE, it is about a 15 minute walk from the Buckhead Station to the gym. Take a red line train to the station and after going through the fare gate, take the first set of stairs out of the station or use the elevator just beyond the stairwell. Turn right at street level and walk about three blocks. The gym is located below the Marshall’s department store. From the station exit you can also board bus 110 if you prefer not to walk.
L.A. Fitness Ansley Mall
From the Lindbergh Center or Midtown Station, board bus 27 to get to Ansley Mall. The trip is shorter from the Midtown Station. The bus runs in front of the shopping center where the gym is located. Exit near the stoplight where Publix and Starbucks are located.
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Services
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to Whole Foods
Whole Foods offers organic and natural foods at several locations in Atlanta. However, none are in walking distance to a train station and require a bus commute.
- The Whole Foods on Ponce de Leon Avenue is off bus 2 that departs from the North Avenue, Candler Park and Decatur Stations. Exit the bus at Ponce City Market – the large brick building.
- For the Buckhead location on West Paces Ferry Road near Peachtree Road, board bus 110 at the Buckhead or Lenox Station and head southbound or get on a northbound bus at the Arts Center Station.
- The third store is at the intersection of Briarcliff and Lavista Roads. Choose from two bus routes: bus 16 departs Five Points and Loehmans Plaza and travels through the Highlands or use bus 30 from the Lindbergh Station or Northlake Mall.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
How to Ride MARTA Buses
MARTA to the Loews Hotel
The Loews Hotel is a luxury highrise located at 1065 Peachtree Street NE, just a couple blocks away from the Midtown MARTA Station. It features Eleven, a contemporary restaurant, a lounge and Exhale spa.
To get there on MARTA, take any red or gold line train to the Midtown Station. Take the main exit out of the station and turn right on 10th Street. At the first stoplight, cross over the street then immediately turn left to walk north on Peachtree Street. The hotel is about a block down on the right.
Nearby restaurants include Ra Sushi, Oceanaire Seafood Room, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Joe’s on Juniper, Einstein’s (not the bagel place) and Piola. Nearby attractions include the Federal Reserve, Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, 14th Street Playhouse and Piedmont Park.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Attractions/Directions
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants Near MARTA
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MARTA to Hyatt Place Atlanta/Downtown
The Hyatt Place Atlanta/Downtown is located near two MARTA stations at 330 Peachtree Street NE. Nearby attractions include Hard Rock Cafe’, Peachtree Center mall and offices, Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, World of Coca-Cola and the Imagine It! Children’s Museum. With daily parking at the hotel $22/day, consider taking MARTA from the airport or other destination and walking to the hotel.
The closest MARTA station is the Peachtree Center Station on the red/gold rail line. Follow the signs to the Harris Street exit and then to Peachtree Street West. At street level, turn left along Peachtree Street and walk just over two blocks.
Or, exit at the Civic Center Station, also on the red/gold rail line. Exit the station and head south (toward the skyscrapers) on West Peachtree Street. When you get to the edge of the small park, turn left on Simpson, then left on Peachtree Street. The hotel will be near the corner (see walking map from both stations).
All trains departing the airport stop at both Civic Center and Peachtree Center, so merely get on the first train that arrives. The MegaBus also stops at the Civic Center Station.
For more information, see:
Civic Center Station Guide
Civic Center Attractions/Directions
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
MARTA to the Atlanta Santa Pub Crawl
For a pub crawl full of costumes, drinks and Toys for Tots donations, check out the yearly Atlanta Santa Pub Crawl (December 10, 2011). Located around the Crescent Avenue bars and clubs in Midtown, the evening begins at Front Page News for wrist bands and toy drop-off. It is very convenient to MARTA, almost in between two MARTA stations, Midtown and Arts Center on the red/gold rail line.
The Midtown Station is slightly closer. Take the main exit out of the station and turn right on 10th Street. At the first stoplight, turn left on Peachtree Street and walk to 11th Street and turn left again. At Crescent Avenue turn right and walk about a block (see walking map).
Several bus routes feed in to the Midtown Station as well if you live along or near 10th Street by Georgia Tech or Howell Mill (bus 12), Piedmont Avenue, Cheshire Bridge Road (bus 27) , 10th Street by Piedmont Park, Monroe Drive south of the park (bus 99) and Virginia Avenue, N. Highland Avenue north of Virginia Avenue and Emory University along North Decatur Road (bus 36). Be sure to check bus schedules as some routes, such as 36, end early in the evening. Or if you are staying in a hotel along Peachtree Street or live nearby, bus 110 runs up and down the street, so just board the bus and exit at 11th Street (look for the large Federal Reserve building).
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Weekend Train Schedule
Navigating the Midtown Station
MARTA to the Buckhead Music Festival
For some summer music, head to the Buckhead Theatre for the Buckhead Music Festival on Saturday, July 30, 2011. The event features live, outdoor music, beer and food trucks.
The closest MARTA station is Buckhead on the north red rail line, but it is about a 25 minute walk (see MARTA to the Buckhead Theatre for walking directions). However, you can also board bus 110 outside the first stairwell exit at the Buckhead Station, from the Lenox Station or from the Arts Center Station (be sure to board a northbound, Lenox Station bus). Exit at the intersection of Peachtree and Roswell Roads.
For more information, see:
Music Venues Near MARTA
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to use Google Maps for MARTA directions
Navigating the Buckhead Station
MARTA to the St. Regis Hotel
The St. Regis Hotel is located in Buckhead at 88 West Paces Ferry Road. The closest MARTA station is the Buckhead Station on the north red rail line, though it is not in easy walking distance, and best to take bus 110 from the Buckhead Station.
If coming from the airport, downtown or midtown, be sure to to board a northbound train labeled “North Springs”. After 7pm, you must travel to the Lindbergh Center Station and transfer to a “North Springs” train there.
Once at the Buckhead Station, exit the fare gates and take the first set of stairs or the first elevator out of the station to street level and wait for the bus there. The bus runs approximately every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends. Exit the bus at the intersection of Peachtree Road with West Paces Ferry (see area map). You can also board bus 110 at the Arts Center Station (be sure to take the northbound bus towards Lenox), but the bus ride is longer.
Nearby attractions in walking distance include the Atlanta History Center and the Buckhead Theatre. Nearby restaurants include Nava, Cheesecake Factory, 103 West, Chops and Seasons 52. For more sight-seeing, bus 110 also travels to Lenox Mall in the north and the High Museum of Art/Woodruff Arts Center to the south.
For more information, see:
Buckhead Station Shopping
Buckhead Station Restaurants
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to Colony Square
Colony Square is a mixed-use space of offices, retail, food court and residences located at 1197 Peachtree Street. It is about two blocks from the Arts Center Station and across the street from the High Museum of Art.
From the Arts Center Station, follow the signs to the 15th Street exit, which is one level above the fare gates. Walk on the sidewalk through the bus bay to 15th Street and turn left. At Peachtree Street, cross over the street then turn right to walk along it. Colony Square is less than a block from the intersection. Neighboring restaurants include Shout, Tamarind Seed, Chik-fil-A and Tap 1180. The food court is a good destination for affordable food, and especially good for children if you are in the area for the High Museum, Alliance Theatre or Symphony Hall.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Top 10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to Publix
There are several Publix grocery stores that are relatively close to MARTA stations. Below they are listed with the closest stores listed first.
- Midtown Publix
Take a red or gold line train to the Midtown station and take the Peachtree Place exit out of the station and turn right. Publix is a block down on the left. - North Avenue/Ponce Publix
Exit the North Avenue station and turn left on North Avenue. Walk about two blocks to reach the grocery. Or take bus 2 from the station to ride part of the way (exit at North Avenue and Piedmont Avenue). Or continue on the bus to Ponce and N. Highland where there is another Publix. - Buckhead Publix
Take a gold line train to the Lenox Station and take the exit opposite the one pointing “To Mall” off the train platform. At street level veer left then make a quick right on Oak Valley Road and walk two blocks. A second Publix is located near Peachtree Battle. Take bus 110 outside the first stairwell exit out of the Buckhead station.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Ritz Carlton Buckhead
The Ritz Carlton Buckhead is located at 3434 Peachtree Road, closest to the Buckhead Station. However, the hotel is also walking distance from the Lenox Station (see walking map).
The benefit of the hotel being in between two stations is that those coming from the airport can take the first available train to get to the hotel.
If you board a red line train labeled “North Springs“, exit at the Buckhead Station. After going through the fare gates, take the first set of stairs (or the elevator slightly beyond the stairs) to street level and turn left to walk along Peachtree Road. The hotel is about two blocks down, around a bend in the road.
If you board a gold line train labeled “Doraville“, exit at the Lenox Station and take the “To Mall” exit off the train platform. At street level walk straight ahead along Lenox Road and cross over Peachtree Road to reach the Ritz Carlton, which is on the corner.
Bus 110 departs from the Lenox and Buckhead stations if you don’t want to walk. From Lenox, look for the signs pointing “To Buses”. From the Buckhead Station, go through the fare gates and take the pedestrian tunnel underneath Peachtree Road. At street level, wait for the bus at the station entrance.
For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
Buckhead MARTA Station Restaurants
Buckhead MARTA Station Shopping
MARTA to the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Hotel
The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Hotel is about a 10 minute walk from the Medical Center Station on the red rail line. The hotel also provides a free pick up service at the Medical Center and Dunwoody Stations if you call ahead to make arrangements.
To get to the station you must be on a red line train. If coming from the airport before 7pm, board a train labeled “North Springs”. After 7pm take the first train that arrives to the Lindbergh Center Station, exit the train and wait for the North Springs train there.
If you plan to walk, once at the station, exit on to Peachtree Dunwoody Road and be sure to cross over the street before turning right. Walk about 10 minutes, going under the interstate, then turn left on Concourse Parkway (see walking map).
For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to the Hilton Atlanta
The Hilton Atlanta is located downton at 255 Courtland Street near the Peachtree Center MARTA Station. All trains leaving the airport stop at this station on the red and gold rail line.
After getting off the train, take the Harris Street (not Ellis) exit off the train platform then follow the signs to Peachtree Street East after walking through the fare gate. At street level turn right on Peachtree Street then right on Harris Street/John Portman Blvd. The hotel is about two blocks down at the intersection of Harris Street/John Portman Blvd. and Courtland Street (see walking map).
Trader Vic’s, a tiki bar and restaurant, is located in the lowest level of the hotel and Nikolai’s Roof is at the top. Other nearby restaurants include Sear, Pacific Rim Bistro, Benihana Japanese Steakhouse and Morton’s the Steakhouse.
For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
Peachtree Center Station Restuarants
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
10 Atlanta Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
MARTA to the Ellis Hotel
The Ellis Hotel is a luxury hotel located in downtown Atlanta at 176 Peachtree Street. It is conveniently right next to the Peachtree Center MARTA station. Take a red or gold line train to Peachtree Center and be careful to follow the station exit marked “Ellis Street” when you get off the train. This exit is at the far south end of the station. After going through the fare gates, turn right and at street level turn left.
The hotel features Terrace, a sustainable restaurant. Area attractions include the Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, Tabernacle, World of Coke, Imagine It Children’s Museum and Underground Atlanta.
For more information, see:
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
Tips on Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
10 Atlanta Tourist Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA.
MARTA to the Hard Rock Cafe
Atlanta’s Hard Rock Cafe is located downtown at 215 Peachtree Street NE, near the Peachtree Center MARTA station (see area map).
To get there on MARTA, take a gold or red line train to the Peachtree Center station and look for the “To Harris Street” exit off the train platform. After going through the fare gate, follow the signs pointing to Peachtree Street East. Once you get to street level, turn left and walk to the first intersection. Hard Rock is on the corner.
Bus 110 also runs up and down Peachtree Street from Five Points to the Lenox station. Exit at the intersection of Peachtree and Andrew Young International Blvd.
For more information, see 10 popular Atlanta tourist attractions and how to get there on MARTA and the top 5 most walkable MARTA stations.
MARTA to Doubletree Hotel Buckhead
The Doubletree Hotel Buckhead is less than a 10 minute walk from the Buckhead station on the red rail line. You must be on a train labeled “North Springs” to reach the Buckhead station (after 7pm take any northbound train to the Lindbergh station and wait there for the Buckhead train).
After getting off the train and going through the fare gate, take the first set of stairs or elevator to street level and turn right on Peachtree Road. Turn right again at the first stoplight to reach the hotel (see walking map).
Nearby restaurants include Maggiano’s Little Italy, Fresh 2 Order, Morton’s Steakhouse, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Bricktop, Flying Biscuit, Buckhead Pizza and Bistro Niko.
For more information, see how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions and 10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA.
