Category Archives: Grocery
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 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 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 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 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.
