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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 Holiday Inn Select
The Holiday Inn Select is located in downtown Atlanta near the Georgia Capitol at 450 Capitol Avenue. It features a free shuttle within a 3-mile radius of the hotel (which includes the closest MARTA station), event/conference space and the Rockfish Grille restaurant.
The nearest MARTA station is the Georgia State Station on the blue/green rail line. If coming from the airport or north of the city, take a red or gold line train to the Five Points Station and then follow the signs to the Eastbound platform. Get on the first eastbound train that arrives, which will be labeled Indian Creek, King Memorial or Candler Park. Exit at the next stop, Georgia State and take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station. You check with the hotel regarding a pick up from this station at 170 Piedmont Avenue SE. Or, turn left on Piedmont and walk about four blocks to the hotel. Piedmont Avenue turns into Capitol Avenue, and the hotel will be on the left. Walking time is a little less than 15 minutes.
Bus 32 and bus 55 also stop in front of the hotel. Catch the bus at the Five Points Station. From the hotel, bus 32 goes on to Zoo Atlanta and Grant Park to the south and to the Georgia Aquarium to the north for easy sightseeing from the hotel.
Nearby attractions include Turner Field, Georgia Capitol, Underground Atlanta and Georgia State University.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Georgia State Station
Georgia State Attractions/Directions
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
MARTA to the Peach Drop
The Peach Drop is Atlanta’s New Years Eve event that takes place just outside Underground Atlanta. Activities and live music take place much of New Years Eve day, and at night, a large peach drops in countdown to the new year.
The Five Points Station is right next to the Peach Drop and Underground Atlanta. All trains stop at Five Points, making it an easy destination. The Peachtree Street exit out of the station will be closed Dec. 31, but there will be clear directions to other other exits. If you exit on Alabama Street, turn left on Alabama Street. Or take the Broad Street plaza exit out of the station near the ride store, walk through the plaza and turn right on Marietta Street.
For those who wish to avoid some foot traffic, you can also exit at the Peachtree Center Station (follow the signs to the Ellis Street exit off the train platform) and walk a few blocks south on Peachtree Street to reach the Peach Drop. The Georgia State Station is also in walking distance, though a little further. If you exit at Georgia State, take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station and turn right. At Decatur Street, turn left and walk about three blocks (see area map).
MARTA trains will have extended service on New Years Eve. The last trains in all directions will depart Five Points at 2 a.m.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Five Points Station
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
New Year’s Weekend MARTA Schedules
Top 5 MARTA Stations to Park and Ride
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Atlanta Half-marathon
The Atlanta Half-marathon is one of the largest races in the U.S. and takes place every Thanksgiving Day. There is also a 5K run. All races start and end near Turner Field, which is closest to the Georgia State Station on the blue/green rail line. It is a 25 minute walk to Turner Field, making it a good warm-up for the race. There are two bus routes, 32 and 55, which go by Turner Field, but it is likely there will be road closures the day of the race and these buses will have adjusted routes. You can connect to both buses at the Five Points Station, and check itsmarta.com for route changes.
If you plan to walk from MARTA, take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station and turn left on Piedmont Avenue. Turner Field is straight ahead and you’ll pass the capitol building and walk over I-20 on the way. Be advised that MARTA runs on a Sunday schedule on holidays, so trains should be running approximately every 20 minutes and slightly more frequent on the red/gold rail line where both the Doraville and North Springs trains run. Also, the closest MARTA parking to the start of the race is at the King Memorial Station. Daily parking is free.
For more information, see:
Top 5 MARTA Stations to Park and Ride
How to Ride MARTA Buses
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to the Sweet Auburn Market
The Sweet Auburn Curb Market is located in downtown Atlanta near Grady Hospital. It contains a variety of restaurants and food markets where you can buy produce and other goods.
The closest MARTA station is the Georgia State Station on the blue/green rail line. Take the Jesse Hill Jr. exit out of the station and turn left and walk about three blocks to Edgewood Avenue. The market will be on the corner (see area map).
If you rather not walk, there are two bus options:
- Bus 99 departs from the Georgia State Station – exit at Auburn and Jesse Hill Jr. and walk south one block to Edgewood Avenue.
- Bus 3 departs from Five Points and the Candler Park Station. Also exit at Jesse Hill Jr. and Auburn Avenue.In both cases, look for the Big Bethel “Jesus Saves” church as a landmark for Jesse Hill Jr. Drive.
Market hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For more information, see:
How to ride MARTA buses
MARTA Maps
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Atlanta Medical Center
The Atlanta Medical Center is located at 303 Parkway Drive, which is about a 20 minute walk from the Civic Center station on the red/gold rail line (see walking/area map). It is a straight walk down Ivan Allen Jr./Ralph McGill Blvd. After exiting the station, head south on West Peachtree Street toward downtown and turn left on Ivan Allen Jr.
You can also choose between two bus routes:
- Bus 99 from the Midtown, North Avenue (weekday non-rush hour only) or Georgia State station. The bus route travels down Boulevard with stops at the Medical Center.
- Bus 16 departs from Five Points and travels along Ralph McGill with a stop at Parkway Drive and Boulevard.
For more information, see how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions and view MARTA maps to help with trip planning.
MARTA to the Atlanta Fair
The Atlanta Fair is located at Turner Field, which is a 25 minute walk from the Georgia State MARTA station. If you plan to walk, exit at Georgia State (transfer to an eastbound train at Five Points if coming from the north or south) and take the Piedmont Road exit out of the station and turn left.
The fair website recommends taking bus 49 from the Five Points station. Bus 32 and bus 55 also go to Turner Field and also depart from Five Points. Plan ahead and look at the bus schedules online to know departure times, or use Google Maps on your smartphone for trip information and next arriving bus when going to or leaving the game.
For more information, see Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions and view 10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA.
MARTA to Cabbagetown
Cabbagetown is an intown neighborhood next to Oakland Cemetery, with Memorial Drive on the south and Dekalb Avenue/rail lines on the north (see area map). It hosts the yearly Chomp and Stomp chili and bluegrass festival and is home to the Cotton Mill Lofts, Agave and Carroll Street Cafe.
The easiest route is to get on bus 21 at the Georgia State or King Memorial Station on the blue/green rail line, which goes down Memorial Drive. Exit at Boulevard for the restaurants on Carroll Street, or at Powell Street for more direct access to the neighborhood park. Another known attraction is the Krog Tunnel, which is at the northern edge of the neighborhood, and usually features event advertisements and artist graffiti.
Taking your bike on MARTA is another great option for getting to Cabbagetown. If you exit at the Inman Park Station you’ll have direct access to a bike path on Edgewood Avenue. Take Edgewood to Krog Street and turn left. The ride is only about 10 minutes to the park (see bike route map).
For those who wish to walk, the King Memorial Station is the closest to the neighborhood. It is about a 15 minute walk to the edge of the neighborhood, but a walk you’ll likely want to do in daylight. Turn left/south onto Grant Street after exiting the station and going down the stairs. Turn left again on Memorial Drive and walk past the cemetery to reach the neighborhood. You’ll also walk by other restaurants en route, including Young Augustine’s, The Republic, Tin Lizzy’s, Six Feet Under, Ria’s Bluebird and Mibarrio.
For more information, see:
Exploring the King Memorial Station
King Memorial Station Restaurants
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 Atlanta City Hall
City Hall is located downtown near the Five Points and E1 Georgia State stations (see area map). The closest station is E1 Georgia State, though if you are coming on the north/south rail line, exiting at Five Points removes the need to transfer trains.
From Georgia State, take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station and turn left onto Piedmont. Walk two blocks then turn right onto Mitchell Street. City Hall will be about a block down on the left.
For more information, see the top 10 easiest destinations to get to on MARTA and the 5 most walkable MARTA stations.
MARTA to the Sweet Auburn Festival
The Sweet Auburn Festival takes place on Auburn Avenue, from Courtland Avenue to the King Center (see area map and festival map). The two closest MARTA stations to the event are the Georgia State and King Memorial stations. If you are coming from the north or south rail lines, you must exit at Five Points and follow the signs to the Eastbound platform. All eastbound trains go to both stations.
Expect to walk slightly less than 15 minutes to get to the festival from either station. Other things to consider: the walk from the Georgia State station is through the Georgia State University campus, (thus typically safer, though slightly longer) and the walk from King Memorial is through a newly developed area with apartment buildings.
- If you exit at Georgia State, take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station and turn right onto Piedmont. Walk about three blocks and you’ll reach the end of the festival near the Calhoun stage.
- If you exit at the King Memorial station, at street level cross over Decatur Street/Dekalb Avenue and walk north along Hillard Street.
You can also take bus 99 from the Midtown or Georgia State stations or bus 3 from Five Points or Candler Park to get there as well.
For more information, see Using Google Maps for MARTA directions and the 10 easiest destinations to get to on MARTA.
MARTA to Grady Hospital
Grady Hospital is a short walk away from the Georgia State Station on the blue/green rail line (see area map). The shortest route is to take the Jesse Hill Jr. exit out of the station and turn left. Grady will be about two blocks down on the right.
After dark it is a better option to exit onto Piedmont Avenue from the station, turn right and walk two blocks, then turn right again onto Gilmer Street. This route has more traffic and is better lighted.
For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
MARTA Train Schedules and Frequency
How to use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Georgia Capitol
The Georgia State Capitol building is only one block away from the Georgia State MARTA Station on the blue/green rail line. The building is open to the public Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed on weekends and holidays. Visit website for tour information.
If you are coming from the red or gold rail line, exit at the Five Points Station and follow the signs to the Eastbound platform. Get on the first eastbound train and ride one stop to the Georgia State Station. Take the Piedmont Avenue exit out of the station and turn left on Piedmont Avenue. Walking time is less than 10 minutes. Nearby destinations include Underground Atlanta and Georgia State University.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Georgia State Station
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
MARTA to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Historic Site is near downtown Atlanta and offers many free programs and tours along with nearby Ebenezer Baptist Church and the home where King was born. The nearest MARTA station to the King Center is the King Memorial Station on the blue/green rail line. You can walk 15-20 minutes to reach the site, though it is still somewhat in a transitional area and best walked during the day time and in a group. From the station, cross over Decatur Street and walk straight ahead on Hillard Street to Auburn Avenue and turn right (see the walking map).
It is better to take a bus to the historic site. There are two routes you can choose from:
- Bus 3 travels to the area on weekdays, departing from Five Points and the Candler Park Station.
- Bus 99 departs from the Georgia State Station and King Memorial Station weekdays on alternating trips (weekends just Georgia State) and also at North Avenue weekdays non-peak and all other times at Midtown Station. The King Memorial is located closest to the Georgia State and King Memorial stations.
For more information, see:
10 Atlanta Tourist Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
Exploring the King Memorial Station Area
King Memorial Station Restaurants
How to use Google Maps for MARTA directions
How to Ride MARTA Buses
MARTA to Georgia State University
There are three MARTA stations that can get you to the Georgia State University campus: Peachtree Center, Five Points and Georgia State. Here are the major campus buildings (view campus map) and a recommendation of what rail station you should exit at:
- Business School: Five Points
- School of Policy: Five Points
- Natural Science Center: Five Points
- University Commons: Peachtree Center (Harris Street exit)
- Aderhold: Peachtree Center (Ellis Street exit)
- Haas Hall/Standard Building: Peachtree Center (Ellis Street exit)
- Law School: Georgia State
- Rec Center/Sports Arena: Georgia State
- Student/University Center: Georgia State
- Alumni Hall: Georgia State
- Classroom South: Georgia State
- Lofts: Georgia State
- Library: Georgia State
- One Park Place: Five Points
- College of Education: Five Points
- Sparks/Kell Hall/A&H: Five Points or Georgia State
- General Classroom Building: Five Points or Georgia State
