Category Archives: Bus 36
Departs from the Midtown and Avondale MARTA Stations
MARTA to the BeltLine Eastside Trail
The BeltLine is Atlanta’s hopeful light-rail project that operate in a loop around intown Atlanta neighborhoods using existing rail beds. It will also include trails, the first of which will be the Eastside Trail, scheduled to open in 2012 and run from near the King Memorial MARTA Station to Piedmont Park.
MARTA currently crosses this trail in several places. Choose from:
- King Memorial Station – at street level turn right and walk about a block along Dekalb Avenue for the south end of the trail.
- Five Points and Candler Park Stations – board bus 3 on weekdays to reach the Eastside Trail in the Inman Park neighborhood. If getting on the bus at Five Points, make sure the destination of the bus is to the Candler Park Station. Exit the bus around Krog Street and Serpas. The bus will literally go over the trail.
- North Avenue, Candler Park and Decatur Stations – board bus 2 to connect with the Eastside Trail at Ponce de Leon Avenue and Ponce City Market. The bus travels underneath the rail bed and a new pedestrian ramp will be created there. Exit by the huge brick building at the stoplight (across the street is Whole Foods/Home Depot).
- Midtown Station – Bus 36 and 99 have stops next to the Eastside Trail, which runs along Park Tavern and Piedmont Park. Exit around 10th Street and Monroe Drive by the Grady High School stadium.
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Fun/Recreation
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to the Midtown Arts Cinema
The Midtown Arts Cinema is a neighborhood movie theater located at 931 Monroe Drive, across from Grady High School and Piedmont Park. The closest MARTA station is Midtown on the red/gold rail line. You can take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right (if coming up via the Federal reserve tunnel, turn left), and walk about 20 minutes down 10th Street where it dead ends at Monroe Drive. Turn right on Monroe and left into the Trader Joes shopping center. In the back is the theater. Wine are beer are available for purchase.
If you don’t want to walk, you can board bus 36 or bus 99 at the Midtown Station. Both have stops near the theater (exit by Trader Joes and Starbucks). The bus ride is no more than five minutes. Bus 99 also picks up passengers at the Georgia State station and in part of the GSU campus. If you plan to take the bus back to the station, be advised that bus 36 stops early in the evening.
Nearby restaurants/bars include Metro Fresh, F.R.O.G.S. Cantina, Mellow Mushroom, Jersey Mike’s Subs, The Highlander, Apres Diem, Rice Box, Desi Spice and Royal Orchid Thai.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Fun/Recreation
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
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 Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes
The Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes is an annual event during the winter holiday season and provides an inside look at the homes in the neighborhood. The 2011 dates are Dec. 10 and 11 and tickets are $25 in advance, which includes food tastings from local restaurants. Ticket pick-up and sales will be at the YWCA at 957 N. Highland Avenue. To get there on MARTA, choose from two bus routes:
- Bus 16 stops in front of the YWCA and goes through the entire neighborhood on N. Highland Avenue. You can get on the bus at the Five Points Station or along N. Highland Avenue from Freedom Parkway north to Johnson Road. The route ends at Loehman’s Plaza off Briarcliff and North Druid Hills Road.
- Bus 36 departs from the Midtown and Avondale Stations and stops at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and N. Highland Avenue. Exit the bus and walk south (towards Yeah Burger) about one block.
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
Best of MARTA: Recreation
Top 5 Places to Live in Atlanta Without a Car
MARTA to Music Midtown
Music Midtown is returning to Piedmont Park September 24, 2011. MARTA is the better option for getting to the event due to limited street parking and expected large crowds.
The closest MARTA station to the event is the Midtown Station on the red/gold rail line. Riders can either take the 10th Street exit out of the station, turn right and walk about 15-20 minutes to the Charles Allen entrance or board bus 36 or 99 at the station. Check www.itsmarta.com the day of the event for information on any bus rerouting due to possible street closures.
A second entrance will be near the lake. Festival goers can cut through the park to reach the entrance versus walking straight down 10th (see festival map). Bus 27 that also departs from the Midtown Station has a drop off at Piedmont and 14th Street, which can be used for this entrance.
Other Things to Know
Purchase a roundtrip MARTA fare at the start of your trip. The best place to park and ride MARTA is the Lindbergh Center Station, with free daily parking decks. Be sure to take your parking ticket with you so you can validate it in the machines with flashing yellow lights on your return trip.
Re-entry will be permitted but you must have your ticket scanned when exiting. Once your ticket has been scanned out you must use the same ticket to gain re-entry to the festival grounds. Oversized bags/backpacks, chairs, coolers, bikes, skateboards, outside food, alcohol, pets, aerosol cans, glass and weapons are also not allowed. One factory sealed or empty water bottle is allowed per person.
For more information, see:
Lindbergh MARTA Parking
Top 5 Stations to Park and Ride
Midtown Station Weekend Train Schedule
Midtown Station Restaurants
Navigating the Midtown Station
MARTA to Trader Joe’s
There are two Trader Joe’s grocery stores close to MARTA. Choose from either the Midtown or Buckhead location:
- Exit at the Midtown Station on the red/gold rail line, take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right. Walk about four blocks to Monroe Drive and turn right. You can also board bus 99 or bus 36 from the Midtown Station – there are bus stops out in front of the store.
- Exit at the Buckhead Station on the red rail line and take the first set of stairs out of the station to street level. Wait there for bus 110, or turn right and walk about 15 minutes. Trader Joe’s is on Peachtree Road, after the intersection with Piedmont Avenue, across from a large church.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Midtown Station Restaurants
Buckhead Station Shopping
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to Park Tavern
Park Tavern is located at the edge of Piedmont Park and offers plenty of outdoor seating and cheap beer on rainy days. Regular events include Unplugged in the Park, Summer Sunsets in the Park with Yacht Rock, Oysterfest, Blues, Brews and BBQ Fest, Lucky Fest and various other holiday-themed and fundraising events.
The closest MARTA station to Park Tavern is the Midtown Station. Take a red or gold line train the the station and from the main station exit, turn right on 10th Street and walk about four blocks, or 20 minutes (see walking map).
You can also take a bus 99 or bus 36 from the Midtown Station. Bus 99 has a stop right across the street from the tavern. If coming from bus 36, exit at the stoplight at 10th and Charles Allen.
For more information, see:
Bars Near MARTA
How to ride MARTA buses
Midtown Station Restaurants
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Dekalb Farmer’s Market
Your Dekalb Farmer’s Market is one of the biggest indoor markets in the city. It is located closest to the Avondale MARTA station, but a long walk. It is best to take bus 36 from the Avondale station, or connect with the bus at the Midtown station, in Virginia Highland on N. Highland Avenue between Virginia Avenue and East Rock Springs or next to Emory on N. Decatur Road.
For more information, see Using Google Maps for MARTA directions and the 10 easiest destinations to get to on MARTA.
MARTA to the Michael C. Carlos Museum
The Michael C. Carlos Museum is located on the Emory University campus and is full of artifacts from the ancient world.
There are two buses that travel near the museum, bus 6 and bus 36. Bus 6 departs from the Inman Park and Lindbergh stations, while bus 36 from Midtown and Avondale. Regardless of which bus you ride, plan to exit the bus at N. Decatur Road and Dowman Drive/Oxford Road, which is one of the main entrances to the campus (see area map).
Keep left after entering the campus and turn right at the second street to reach the museum.
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.
MARTA to the Piedmont Park Green Concert
On Oct. 15, 2010 the Eagles will perform in Piedmont Park. As a green concert, concert goers are asked to take MARTA to the event, especially as parking is limited. See below for a summary of MARTA directions, or view the complete MARTA options for the Green Concert, including parking tips, on Examiner.com.
There are two stations near Piedmont Park: Midtown and Arts Center on the north-south (red/gold) rail line. Both will involve a 15-20 minute walk (see walking directions). Exiting at the Arts Center will put you closer to the Park Drive rear concert entrance, while exiting at the Midtown station will put you closer to the 10th Street/Charles Allen entrance.
Additionally, there are several bus options from the Midtown station that can reduce your walking time, routes 27, 36 and 99. As long as you ride the train and tap your Breeze card on the blue circle when exiting the rail station, you can ride the bus for free.
For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
Lindbergh MARTA Parking Guide (the closest MARTA parking to the event)
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Weekend Train Schedule
MARTA to Grady High School
Grady High School is near the N4 Midtown MARTA station. It is about a 15-20 minute walk — take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right onto 10th, then after walking several blocks, turn right onto Charles Allen.
There are bus options as well:
For more information, see the 10 easiest destinations to get to on MARTA and how to use Google Maps for MARTA trip planning.
MARTA to the Atlanta Jazz Festival
The Atlanta Jazz Festival takes place on Memorial Day weekend every year in Piedmont Park.
You can exit at the Arts Center Station on the red/gold rail line and follow the signs to the West Peachtree Street exit and turn left to walk along West Peachtree. At 14th Street turn left and walk about three blocks to reach the park.
Or, you can exit at the Midtown Station, also on the red/gold rail line, and walk east on 10th Street (toward Peachtree Street). This exit will be better for getting to the meadow off of 10th Street.
Three bus routes will also be available at the Midtown station for those who don’t want to walk the approximate 15 minutes to the festival.
- Bus 36 travels down 10th Street
- Bus 99 travels down 10th Street
- Bus 27 travels up Piedmont and stops at the 14th Street entrance to the park
For more information, see:
How to ride MARTA buses
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Weekend Train Schedule
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Virginia Highland Summerfest
The Virginia Highland Summerfest takes place in early June, and is a street festival along Virginia Avenue, from Park Drive to North Highland Avenue. The event features live music, artist market, 5K and parade.
The closest MARTA station to Virginia Highland is the Midtown Station at 41 10th Street, on the red and gold rail line. However, plan for a 30 minute walk. It is an easy walk though. Take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right on 10th Street. Keeping walking straight ahead past the park until the street dead ends. Turn right onto Monroe Drive by the Grady Stadium, then a quick left on Virginia Avenue (see walking map).
Bus 36 essentially travels along this same route and departs from the Midtown station, so you can check the bus schedules ahead of time to plan your trip if you don’t want to walk. Check the MARTA site the day of for any bus reroute information. With Virginia Avenue closed to car traffic, the bus will likely travel down a parallel side street instead.
You can also choose one of the following options:
- Bus 16 goes up and down North Highland Avenue, departing from the Five Points station and Loehmann’s Plaza. You could also try parking in the Kroger parking lot next to Emory (Sage Hill) as there is a bus stop across the street.
- Park your car for free or take the train to the Avondale Station and from there, get on bus 36, which also travels to North Highland via N. Decatur Road.
- Park your car at the Lindbergh Station (get driving directions) and ride southbound to the Midtown station to get on bus 36 or walk from the station to the festival. Do check the bus schedules ahead of time as the buses do not operate as frequently on the weekends.
Keep in mind that a one-way fare is $2. Buses accept cash, but if you are riding the train, you will need to purchase a Breeze ticket or Breeze card (located in all rail stations). Put your roundtrip fare on the ticket and remember to tap your ticket or Breeze card when exiting the rail stations in order to get a free bus transfer.
For more information, see:
How to ride MARTA buses
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Weekend Train Schedule
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to Piedmont Park
Piedmont Park is one of Atlanta’s largest and nicest public parks and regularly hosts the Dogwood Festival, Atlanta Jazz Festival, Pride Festival, and Green Concert in addition to Unplugged in the Park (live music at the Park Tavern). The park also features playgrounds, dog park, a public swimming pool, athletic fields, running track and tennis courts (see area map).
If you are gearing up to take the train, you have two options. You can exit at the Arts Center Station and take 14th Street into the park, which gets you closer to the sports fields, running track, pavilions and slightly closer to the lake, pool and Saturday morning Green Market. Walking time is about 15 minutes from this station. Take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn left onto West Peachtree Street. Walk one block and turn left onto 14th Street and take that all the way to the park, about three blocks.
Or, you can exit at the Midtown Station and take 10th Street down to the park. This route will put you closer to meadow and Park Tavern. It is approximately a 10 minute walk to the edge of the park. Exit the Midtown station onto 10th Street and turn right (if you come up from the Federal Reserve station exit, turn left).
Three buses will also put you next to the park if you don’t want to walk the 10-15 minute distance from or to the train. All buses depart from the N4 Midtown station:
- Bus 36 goes down 10th Street and onto the Highlands and Emory
- Bus 99 also goes down 10th Street and then south on Monroe Drive
- Bus 27 has a stop just outside the 14th Street park entrance and then travels on to the Botanical Garden
For more information, see:
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to the Peachtree Road Race
Tips for Taking MARTA to the Dogwood Festival
Midtown Station Restaurants
