Category Archives: N5 Arts Center

MARTA to Whole World Improv Theatre

The Whole World Improv Theatre is located at 1216 Spring Street NW, closest to the Arts Center MARTA station on the red/gold rail line.  The venue offers improv comedy shows and classes.

Take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and cross the street.  Walk through the parking lot directly across the station via the 15th Street crosswalk to reach Spring Street and turn left.  If you’d rather not walk through a parking lot, turn left on West Peachtree Street, right on 14th Street and right on Spring Street.  Approximate walking time through the parking lot is about 5 minutes.

Helpful Tips

  • Nearby places to eat include DaVinci’s Pizzeria, Veni Vidi Vici, Einstein’s Bagels and Carolyn’s Gourmet Cafe.  See restaurant listings here.
  • If you are returning to the Buckhead, Medical Center, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs or North Springs stations after 7 p.m., board the first northbound train that arrives at the Arts Center station and go one stop to the Lindbergh Center station and wait for a North Springs train there.
  • View the Arts Center station schedule to plan your return trip. Trains stop running around 1 a.m.

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For more information, see:
Best of the Arts Center Station
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Arts Center Station Restaurants
Arts Center Station Nightlife
Arts Center Station Area Pictures
5 Family-friendly Activities near the Arts Center Station

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MARTA to Ikea

The Atlanta Ikea is located near Atlantic Station at 441 16th St NW.   The closest MARTA station is the Arts Center station on the red/gold rail line.  From the station, go up two levels from the train platform, following the signs pointing to the buses and either board bus 37 or the free Atlantic Station shuttle that runs every 15-30 minutes.  Both stop at or near Ikea.  If on the bus, exit at 17th and Village Street, at the end of the Atlantic Station Park.  Walk down Village Street to 16th Street and turn right to reach the store (see map below).


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For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Retail
MARTA Shopping Guide
Arts Center Station Overview
Navigating the Arts Center Station

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MARTA to Twelve Hotel & Residences Atlantic Station

The Twelve Hotel and Residences Atlantic Station is located at 361 17th Street NW, closest to the Arts Center station on the red/gold rail line.  Features include a fitness center, rooftop pool, business center and 24-hour concierge service.  Walking time is about 16 minutes, or board bus 37 or the free Atlantic Station shuttle at the station.  Both stop in the main Atlantic Station shopping district where the hotel is located.

If walking, take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn right on West Peachtree.  Walk about a block to 17th Street and turn left.  Walk over the bridge and Twelve will be on the right side of the street about two blocks down (see map below).

 Helpful Tips

  • Bus 37 runs every 40 minutes on weekdays and just over every hour on weekends.
  • The Atlantic Station shuttle runs every 15-30 minutes.
  • Nearby places to eat include Rosa Mexicano, Yard House, Strip, California Pizza Kitchen and the Atlantic Grill, along with a variety of casual and fast spots to grab a bite to eat.

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For more information, see:
Arts Center Station Overview
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA

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MARTA to Rhodes Hall

Built in 1904, Rhodes Hall at 1516 Peachtree St NW is a historic mansion that contains a museum and special event space, with tours available on Tuesdays and Saturdays (group tours available on other days by appointment).  The closest MARTA station is the Arts Center station on the red/gold rail line, just over a 10 minute walk, or bus 110 that departs from the Arts Center (along with the Lenox and Buckhead stations) and has a stop out front.

If walking, take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the Arts Center station and turn right on West Peachtree Street.  Rhodes Hall is just over two blocks up on the left.


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For more information, see:
Arts Center Station Overview
Navigating the Arts Center Station
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA

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MARTA to the Piedmont Driving Club

The Piedmont Driving Club is a private club located at 1215 Piedmont Avenue next to Piedmont Park that features a swimming pool, clubhouse and fitness activities.  The closest MARTA station is Arts Center on the red/gold rail line.   Go up one level from the train platform and follow the signs to 15th Street/Buses.  Go up one more level and follow the sidewalk through the bus bay to 15th Street and turn left.  Stay on 15th Street until it dead ends at the Piedmont Driving Club (see map below).

Bus 27 also has a stop at the club.  Connect with the bus at the Midtown or Lindbergh Center station.


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For more information, see:
Arts Center Station Overview
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Best of MARTA: Fun/Recreation

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MARTA to SCAD

The Savannah School of Art and Design (SCAD) has an Atlanta campus at 1600 Peachtree Street NE, closest to the Arts Center MARTA Station on the red/gold rail line.   It is about a 15 minute walk:  Take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn right on West Peachtree.  Walk a couple blocks to where West Peachtree Street merge with Peachtree Street.  SCAD is on the left side of the street.

If the weather is bad or walking not an option, bus 110 has a stop in front of the school.  Board the bus at the Arts Center, Buckhead or Lenox station.

The sculpture studio for SCAD is in a separate location, across the street from the Arts Center Station and next to the High Museum of Art.  If you need to get to the Savannah campus, take a red or gold line MARTA train to the Garnett Station to connect with the Greyhound bus terminal, which has several departures a day to Savannah.

For more information, see:
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Arts Center Station Destinations
MARTA Trip Planning

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MARTA to the Buckhead Village

The Buckhead Village is the historic residential and commercial area between Piedmont Road, Peachtree Road and Pharr Road in Buckhead (see area map).   It once contained the most bars and clubs in Atlanta and today is anchored by the Buckhead Theatre and fewer, but higher end nightlife venues including Fado Irish Pub and Buckhead Bottle Bar and Bistro.  There are also a few restaurants and retail stores, both specialty boutiques and chains such as Sports Authority and PetSmart.  Trader Joes is also in the mix along with Parkside at Buckhead (apartment community) along with Sobu Flats and Eclipse, two condo buildings.

The closest MARTA station to the Buckhead Village is the Buckhead Station on the red rail line.   If you are coming from the south, such as from the airport, downtown or midtown, you must be on a train labeled “North Springs” to reach the Buckhead Station.  If you are coming from the gold rail line in the north, travel southbound to the Lindbergh Center Station and transfer to a “North Springs” train there.

Once at the Buckhead Station you can walk about 20 minutes to get to the area.  Merely take the first stairway exit out of the station and turn right and walk along Peachtree Road.  Bus 110 travels the same route so you can also board the bus outside the station or at any bus stop along Peachtree Road.  Bus 110 also departs from the Arts Center Station if it is more convenient to board there, though the commute is a little longer.

For more information, see:
Buckhead MARTA Station Overview
Navigating the Buckhead  Station
Buckhead Station Attractions
Buckhead Station Shopping
Buckhead Station Restaurants

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MARTA to the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival

The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival takes place October 4-7, 2012, near the Midtown and Arts Center MARTA stations on the red/gold rail line.   You can see 40 plays in four days at the Lowes Hotel and the 14th Street Playhouse.  Some events are free while others require purchasing a ticket.  Choose from solo and group performances, skits/improv, youth shows and after parties.

Click here for direction to the Lowes Hotel or for directions to the 14th Street Playhouse.  Bus 110 and bus 27 provide access to the venues and both are also in walking distance from the MARTA train stations.

For more information, see:
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Attractions
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA

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MARTA to the Winter Beer Carnival

Atlantic Station hosts the Atlanta Winter Beer Carnival on Feb. 9, 2013.  It is an annual event that includes beer sampling, DJs, carnival games and food from local restaurants.  The closest MARTA is Arts Center on the red/gold rail line.  It is about a 15 minute walk (take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn right, then turn left on 17th Street), or you can take the free Atlantic Station shuttle than runs every 15-30 minutes.  Follow the signs to the buses/15th Street exit to pick up the shuttle in the bus bay (signage marks the drop off/pick up location).  Bus 37 departs the station and also goes to the event.  Exit at the main shopping/retail district.

If you wish to park and ride, the Lindbergh Center Station offers the closest parking.  Take a parking ticket when you enter one of the parking garages and keep it with you.  On your return MARTA trip, validate the ticket in the MARTA station (look for yellow machines with flashing yellow lights) to get your free parking fare. Purchase a $5 roundtrip for the transit commute to save time (2 trips), then get on the first southbound train that arrives at Lindbergh and take it to the Arts Center.

For more information, see:
Lindbergh Center Station Parking
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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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

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MARTA to Center Stage/The Loft/Vinyl

Center Stage, The Loft and Vinyl are live music venues in Midtown, located in the same building at 1374 West Peachtree Street.  They are a short walk away from the Arts Center Station on the red/gold rail line.  Take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn right on West Peachtree and walk about a block to 17th Street.  The building is on the corner.   Bus 37 departs from the station and also has a stop there, although walking time is only about five minutes.

For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
Train Schedules and Frequency
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Music Venues Near MARTA Stations

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MARTA to the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival is a yearly event at Atlantic Station that features unlimited sampling of bourbon and beer with admission.  Food, primarily BBQ, is available at an additional cost.

The closest MARTA station to the festival is Arts Center on the red/gold rail line.  There are several options to get to Atlantic Station from there:

  1. Walk.  Take the West Peachtree exit out of the station and turn right on West Peachtree then left on 17th Street and walk over the bridge (see walking map).  Walking time is about 15 minutes.
  2. Free Shuttle.  Follow the signs to the 15th Street exit/To Buses and ride the free Atlantic Station shuttle.  It runs every 5-10 minutes.
  3. MARTA bus 37 also departs from the Arts Center and travels to the event.

For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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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

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MARTA to the Residence Inn Midtown

The Residence Inn Midtown is located at 1365 Peachtree St., just a couple blocks from the Arts Center Station.  To get there on MARTA, take any red or gold line train to the Arts Center Station and after going up one level from the train platform, follow the signs pointing to “Arts Center”.  Take the elevator or take the two flights up escalators up to Arts Center Way, which is the street that runs just behind the High Museum of Art/Woodruff Arts Center.  Turn left on Arts Center Way then right on 16th Street.  The first intersection is Peachtree Street.  Cross over the street at the stoplight and turn left on Peachtree to reach the hotel. Walking time is about five minutes (see map below).

Area attractions include the Woodruff Arts Center, Colony Square and Atlantic Station. Nearby restaurants include Vespuccis Pizza & Pasta, Sausalito West Coast Grill, Table 1280, Shout and Nan Thai Fine Dining.


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For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Arts Center Station Restaurants
Arts Center Station Nightlife
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
5 Things to See and Do at the Arts Center Station

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MARTA to the Artmore Hotel

The Artmore Hotel is a boutique hotel at 1302 W. Peachtree St, just across from the Arts Center Station (see area map). Take any red or gold line train departing from the airport, downtown or in the north to the Arts Center Station and follow the exit signs to West Peachtree Street after going through the fare gate.  Cross the street at the stoplight just outside the station and turn right on West Peachtree Street to reach the hotel.

Nearby attractions include the Woodruff Arts Center, Atlantic Station. Center for Puppetry Arts, Center Stage, Whole World Theatre, SCAD and several restaurants including DaVinci’s Pizzeria, Nan Thai Fine Dining and Table 1280.

For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Arts Center Attractions/Directions
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA

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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

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MARTA to the Atlanta Arts Festival

The Atlanta Arts Festival takes place in Piedmont Park on the second weekend after Labor Day. The festival features an artist market, live music and food around the active oval near 14th Street and Piedmont Avenue.  The nearest MARTA stations are Arts Center and Midtown on the red/gold rail line.

To get there on MARTA, you choose between either station, though you will the option to ride three buses to the park at the Midtown location.  The Arts Center Station will put you a little closer to the festival market if you are walking.  From the Arts Center Station, take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn left on West Peachtree Street.  Walk one block and turn left on 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.  It is approximately a 10 minute walk to the edge of the park, and you’ll have to walk an additional 5-10 minutes to reach the artist market.  Exit the Midtown station on 10th Street and turn right and walk about 3 blocks.

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 Midtown station:

  • Bus 36 goes down 10th Street and then to Virginia Highland 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, which is right next to the festival.  You can also board this bus at the Lindbergh Center Station.

For more information, see:
MARTA Trip Planning Options
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants

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MARTA to the Yumbii Food Truck

We love the Yumbii food truck!  For Korean tacos, sesame fries and more, check out Yumbii’s weekly locations and view MARTA directions below to the most common truck destinations.

  • Midtown
    Yumbii stops at 10th and Peachtree Street, one block from the Midtown MARTA Station.  Take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right.
  • Arts Center/Colony Square
    Follow the signs to the 15th Street exit at the Arts Center Station and turn left on 15th Street after walking through the bus bay.  Walk a block for food truck stops at the Woodruff Arts Center and the plaza near Colony Square
  • Atlantic Station
    Take the Atlantic Station Shuttle or bus 37 from the Arts Center Station.
  • Virginia Highland
    Near the CVS on N. Highland, take bus 16 from Five Points or Loehman’s Plaza, or bus 2 from the North Avenue Station and exit at Ponce and N. Highland and walk north.
  • Inman Park/Stove Works
    Take bus 3 from the Candler Park or Five Points Station.  Exit at Irwin and Krog Streets.
  • Buckhead/Westside
    Take bus 12 from the Midtown Station or from the Cumberland Transfer Center to the Howell Mill Food Park at Howell Mill and Collier Road.

For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
Best of MARTA: Recreation
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA

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MARTA to Ansley Park

Built between 1904 and 1930, the Ansley Park Historic District is a neighborhood and not a park,  although there are several greenspaces that provide playgrounds and water features throughout the area.  The neighborhood is known for its large stately homes on winding, tree-lined streets and has a golf course in the north.

The closest MARTA station is the Arts Center Station on the red and gold rail lines.  Take the 15th Street exit out of the station, which is up one level from the fare gates.  Walk down the pedestrian sidewalk through the bus bay and turn left on 15th Street.  Keep walking straight ahead, crossing over Peachtree Street to reach the district.  See area map for navigation.

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is on the far side of the neighborhood if you want to combine a neighborhood walking tour with the gardens.

Another option is to board bus 27 from the Midtown Station and exit at along Piedmont Avenue anywhere between 15th Street and Avery Drive.

For more information, see:
Navigating the Arts Center Station
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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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

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MARTA to the Four Seasons Hotel

The Four Seasons Hotel is located at 75 14th Street, a short walk from the Arts Center Station on the red and gold rail line.  All trains departing the airport stop at this station, so commuters coming from the airport can board the first available train to get to the Arts Center. Once at the station, take the West Peachtree exit out of the station and turn left on West Peachtree.  Walk one block to 14th Street and turn left again.  The hotel is a short walk down on the right (see walking map below). The Park 75 Lounge and Terrace is located inside the hotel, and nearby restaurants include Einstein’s Bagels, South City Kitchen, Lure, Highland Bakery, Front Page News, Veni Vidi Vici and Tap 1180.


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For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Best of the Arts Center Station
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Arts Center Station Restaurants
Arts Center Station Nightlife

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MARTA to Marriott Suites Midtown

The Marriott Suites is located at 35 14th Street near the Arts Center Station on the red and gold rail line.  All trains departing the airport stop at this station, so commuters coming from the airport can board the first available train to get to the Arts Center.

Once at the station, take the West Peachtree exit out of the station and turn left.  Walk one block to 14th Street and turn left again.  The hotel is a short walk down on the right (see walking map).

For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Midtown MARTA Station Restaurants
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA

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MARTA to Feria Latina

Feria Latina is a festival celebrating Latin culture and features live music, arts and crafts and more.  The event takes place in Atlantic Station on Sunday, April 15,2012.

Take a red or gold line train to the Arts Center station and follow the signs to the buses/15th Street exit.  From there, get on the free Atlantic Station shuttle or bus 37.  For those who want to walk 10-15 minutes to Atlantic Station, take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn right.  At 17th Street turn left and walk about three blocks.

For more information, see Using Google Maps for MARTA directions and the 10 easiest destinations to get to on MARTA.

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MARTA to Marietta

MARTA does not directly go to Marietta, but you can connect to Cobb Community Transit from MARTA to get there.

  1. Monday-Saturday you can get on CCT bus 30 at the H.E. Holmes station at the end of the blue rail line.  This bus will take you to the Marietta Transfer Center, where there are options to connect with local routes
  2. Weekdays and Saturday you can board CCT bus 10 at the Arts Center Station on the red/gold rail line.  This bus will make a stop at the Cumberland Transfer Center, then end at the Marietta Transfer Center.

See all CCT routes and schedules here to plan your trip.

For more information, see:
MARTA Trip Planning Options
Contact Cobb Community Transit
Top 10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA

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MARTA to Atlanta Fulton County Public Library

There are several public libraries accessible via MARTA and the main central library is conveniently located across the street from the Peachtree Center MARTA station.

Take a red or gold line train to Peachtree Center and follow the signs to the Ellis Street exit after getting off the train.  After going through the fare gates, keep right to follow the signs pointing to Peachtree Street West.  At the top of the tall escalator, walk straight ahead to reach the library.

There are also three other branches that are fairly easily accessible:

  • Ponce de Leon Library – Take  bus 2 from the North Avenue station and exit at Ponce and Fredrica Street.
  • Peachtree Library – Exit at the Arts Center station and follow the signs to the exit pointing to Arts Center Way.  Go up two sets of escalators then turn left at street level alongside the back of Woodruff Arts Center.  Turn right at 16th Street and walk a block to Peachtree Street (see walking map).
  • Buckhead Library – Take bus 110 from the Buckhead or Lenox station and head south on Peachtree Road.  Exit at Buckhead Avenue, which is between E. Paces Ferry and Pharr Road (see area map).

For more information, see MARTA Maps and how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions.

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MARTA to the Atlanta History Center

While not in close walking distance to a train station, the Atlanta History Center at 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW is still accessible via bus 110, which travels along Peachtree Road/Peachtree Street from downtown all the way to Buckhead.  You can board the bus at just about any point along Peachtree Street, or for the shortest ride, take a red line, North Springs train to the Buckhead Station.

From the Buckhead Station, take the first set of stairs out of the station after exiting the fare gate and at street level there will be a bus stop for route 110.  Tell the bus driver that you’d like to exit at West Paces Ferry Road.  Once off the bus, turn right off of Peachtree Road on West Paces Ferry (toward Johnny Rockets) and walk about 10 minutes to reach the history center (see map below).

You can also take either a red or gold line train to the Arts Center station and get on bus 110 there.


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For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA

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MARTA to the Buckhead Theatre

The Buckhead Theatre is located at 3110 Roswell Road, and was formerly called the Roxy Theatre.  The closest MARTA station is N7 Buckhead.  Take the first set of stairs out of the station and either wait there for bus 110 (which goes by the theatre), or turn right on Peachtree Road and walk about 20 minutes.  The theatre is located at the intersection of Peachtree and Roswell Roads.

You can also get on bus 110 at the NE7 Lenox and N5 Arts Center.

For more information, see the links below.

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MARTA to the Piedmont Park Green Concert

green concert logoOn 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

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MARTA to Target

There are several Target stores that are accessible to MARTA:

E3 Inman Park
After exiting the fare gates, turn right, following the signs pointing to Inman Park.  At street level turn right and walk east (away from downtown) along Dekalb Avenue.  At the first stop light, turn left and follow the street ramp down and around to Moreland Avenue and turn right.  The shopping center with Target will be at the second light.  You can also walk on the Reynoldstown side of the tracks, but it isn’t as safe.

N5 Arts Center
Take the free Atlantic Station shuttle from the Arts Center Station into Atlantic Station.  Exit at 17th and State Street, turn right onto State Street on the Atlantic Station shop side of the street.  Target is at the end of the street.

N6 Lindbergh
Take the northern most exit out of the station, following the signs to Morosgo Drive.  Keep walking straight ahead once you exit the station to walk down Lindbergh Lane.  Turn right onto Sidney Marcus when you come to the T.  Walk about two blocks and Target will be in a shopping center on the right.  Look for the Target sign marking a stairwell that will take you underground to the store.  Be advised that the storefront is not visible from the street as it is on the lower level of a parking deck.

NE7 Lenox
Take the main exit out of the station and walk straight ahead alongside Lenox Road.  Turn right at Pier One/Kingsboro Road , then left at the next intersection, which is Oak Valley Road.  Walk about a block and then turn right into the parking garage marked Target/Publix.  Walk straight to the back of the garage to reach Target.

N9 Dunwoody
Target is just north of Perimeter Mall.  After exiting the fare gates, turn right to walk down the corridor.  Go down the flight of stairs and turn right, then a quick left alongside the road beside Perimeter Mall.  By walking straight through the parking lot, you can reach the shopping center with Target, located at roughly at Perimeter Center West and Perimeter Center Place.

For more information, see:
Lindbergh Center Station Shopping
Buckhead Station Shopping
Best of MARTA: Retail

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MARTA to the 14th Street Playhouse

The 14th Street Playhouse is located at 173 14th Street NE, closest to the Arts Center Station on the red/gold rail line.  The shortest walking route is to go up two levels from the train platform, following the signs to the 15th Street exit.  Turn left on 15th Street, walk one block to Peachtree Street and turn right.  Walk one more block to 14th Street and turn left.  The playhouse will be on the right, across from the W Hotel. Total walking time is about 10 minutes (see map below).

Bus 27, which departs from the Midtown and Lindbergh Center Stations also has a stop outside the venue. For the shortest commute, board the bus at the Midtown Station.


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For more information, see: 
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Best of MARTA: Fun/Recreation
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA

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MARTA to the W Hotel

There are four W Hotels in close proximity to MARTA:

  1. W Hotel Downtown
    Exit at the Civic Center Station on the red/gold rail line and head south (toward the skyscrapers) on West Peachtree Street.  Turn right at the first stoplight, Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., and the hotel will be about a block down on the right.
  2. W Hotel Midtown
    Exit at the Arts Center Station on the red/gold rail line and take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station.  Turn left to walk alongside West Peachtree Street and turn left again onto 14th Street.  Walk about 3.5 blocks to reach the hotel at 188 14th Street.  You can also get on bus 27 at the Midtown station, which has a stop across from the hotel.
  3. W Hotel Buckhead
    Take a red line/North Springs train to the Buckhead Station.  After exiting the fare gates, keep walking straight ahead until the corridor dead ends at a elevator/stairway (bypass the first set of stairs).  Go up to street level and turn right.  The W Hotel is about a block down on the right and also features a swanky rooftop bar called Whiskey Blue.
  4. W Hotel Perimeter
    It is a little harder to walk to this hotel due to lack of sidewalks, and if you have luggage, getting a taxi from the Dunwoody Station is advised.  Otherwise, take a North Springs/red line train to the Dunwoody station and after exiting the fare gates, turn right to walk along a corridor that eventually goes down to street level.  Turn right at the bottom of the stairs then a quick left at the first street to walk around Perimeter Mall.  The hotel is at the northern side of the mall campus (see area map).

For more information, see:
Hotels Near MARTA
How to use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
Top 10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport

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MARTA to Piedmont Hospital

Piedmont Hospital is located on Peachtree Street in between Midtown and Buckhead (see map).  It is not in walking distance from a MARTA rail station, but you can take bus 110 from either the N7 Buckhead, NE7 Lenox or N5 Arts Center stations to get there.

The most direct route is to catch the northbound 110 bus at the Arts Center.  The bus travels up and down Peachtree Street and has a stop at the hospital and the neighboring Shepherd Center.

If you get on bus 110 at the Buckhead station, make sure it is a southbound bus (take the first set of stairs out of the station to street level).  Be advised that both the Arts Center and Buckhead stations have the 110 bus going both north and southbound.  If you aren’t sure if you are on the right bus, just ask the driver.

For more information, see how to use Google maps for MARTA directions.

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MARTA to the Atlanta Jazz Festival

The Atlanta Jazz Festival takes place on Memorial Day weekend every year in Piedmont Park.  In addition to festival events, the area also offers plenty of restaurants and nightlife venues, including Kat’s Cafe, which is a jazz club on Piedmont Avenue near 10th Street.

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) — turning right on 10th Street from the main station exit.

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 and goes through Virginia Highland, Morningside, Emory University areas
  • Bus 99 travels down 10th Street and goes down Monroe Drive/Boulevard
  • Bus 27 travels up Piedmont and stops at the 14th Street entrance to the park and also connects to the Lindbergh Center station via Cheshire Bridge Road

Helpful Tips

  • Walking time is about 15 minutes to the park from either station.
  • On Monday (Memorial Day), MARTA will be running on Sunday schedules.
  • The closest MARTA station with parking is Lindbergh Center.  From there you can board bus 27 or take a southbound train to the Arts Center or Midtown station.

For more information, see:
MARTA Holiday Schedules
How to ride MARTA Buses
Midtown Station Restaurants
Arts Center Station Restaurants
Best of the Arts Center Station
Top 5 MARTA Stations to Park and Ride
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
5 Things to See and Do at the Midtown Station

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Arts Center MARTA Station

The Arts Center Station is located at 1255 West Peachtree Street at the intersection of West Peachtree and 15th Street.  It is next to the Woodruff Arts Center, which features the High Museum of Art, Alliance Theatre and Symphony Hall.  Less than a 15-minute walk away is also Piedmont Park and Atlantic Station.  Other area attractions include Center Stage, Center for Puppetry Arts, Whole World Theatre, Colony Square and several nightlife clubs and restaurants.

Directions
To get to the Arts Center station, you must be on the north/south rail line (red and gold).  All trains from the airport and downtown stop at the Arts Center as well as all trains from the north.  If you are coming from the blue/green rail line, you must exit at the Five Points Station and transfer to a Northbound train to reach this station.

Parking
There are 33 free, daily parking spaces, but they are filled most of the time.

Buses
A free shuttle leaves from the station entrance next to the High Museum that goes to Atlantic Station, and buses that depart here travel up and down Peachtree Street (route 110) and to Atlantic Station/West Midtown.  See the full list of connecting bus routes here.  Cobb Community Transit (CCT) also connects to this station with bus routes 10, 10C, 102, 481.  Gwinnett County Transit (GCT)/GRTA Xpress route 412 also connects here.

Commute Times
It takes 6 minutes to get to Five Points and 24 minutes to the airport.

More Information
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Best of the Arts Center Station
Arts Center Station Restaurants
Arts Center Station Nightlife
Arts Center Station Area Pictures
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
5 Family-friendly Activities near the Arts Center Station

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MARTA to the Dogwood Festival

blooming dogwoodThe Dogwood Festival takes place in Piedmont Park each April and features a large artist market, live music, disc dog competition and children’s area.  The two closest MARTA stations to the festival are the Midtown and Arts Center stations on the red/gold rail lines  (see area map).

  • If you exit at the Arts Center station, 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. The 14th Street entrance will get you closer to the sports fields and the lake, where most of the artist market and the Kids Village sets up. Plan for about a 15 minute walk.  The festival also operates a free shuttle from this station to the park.
  • Or, you can exit at the Midtown station and walk east on 10th Street (toward Peachtree Street).  This is a more direct route.  After getting off the train, go up the central escalators/stairs to street level and take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right.  This route is better for getting to the meadow off of 10th Street, which usually hosts the Disk Dog Exhibition and movies in prior years.  It is also a slightly shorter walk at about 10 minutes.

Three buses will also put you next to the park if you don’t want to walk, all depart from the Midtown station.  If you tap your breeze ticket when you exit the train station, you get a free bus transfer.

  • Bus 36 goes down 10th Street and to 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.  See bus 27 festival schedule for specific departure times and parking options.

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MARTA to the Center for Puppetry Arts

The Center for Puppetry Arts is located at 1404 Spring Street NE, near the Arts Center Station.  To get there on MARTA, take a red or gold line train to the Arts Center Station and follow the signs to “West Peachtree Street” after walking through the fare gates.

Turn right onto West Peachtree Street and at the first stop light, turn left on 17th Street,  walk one block, then turn right onto Spring Street.  The center is about one block down on the left (see walking map).  Be advised that there is no entrance facing the street.  You must walk behind the building through the parking lot to reach the main entrance.

For more information, see:
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Top 5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
5 Family-friendly Activities near the Arts Center Station
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA

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MARTA to Amtrak

Atlanta’s Amtrak station is in Midtown Atlanta at 1688 Peachtree Street.  To get there on MARTA, take a red or gold line train to the Arts Center Station and follow the signs to the buses.

Board bus 110 that is labeled “Buckhead Station” or “Lenox Station” (be advised there is also a southbound bus, so be sure to board the one heading north). You can tell the driver you’d like to exit at the Amtrak station if you aren’t sure of the stop.  You’ll want to indicate the bus to stop as you pass over the interstate if you are coming from the Arts Center.  If coming from Buckhead, indicate a stop just after crossing the stoplight at Deering Road (see area map).

If you are arriving at the Amtrak station, Peachtree Street runs right next to the station.  Stand at the closest bus stop along the same side of the street as the station to board bus 110 to the Arts Center station.  Or if you cross Peachtree Street, you’ll travel northbound to Buckhead and Lenox Mall, stopping at both the Buckhead and Lenox MARTA stations.  You can pay cash to ride the bus.  A one-way fare is $2.50, but does not include a transfer to the train.  You can purchase a Breeze Card online in advance to save money and receive a free rail transfer.

For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA Train Schedules and Frequency

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MARTA to Gwinnett

While MARTA does not extend into Gwinnett, you can connect to the Gwinnett County Transit System from the Doraville Station.  As the last stop on the MARTA gold line, the Doraville Station provides access to GCT Route 10 that travels up Buford Highway through Norcross, ending at the Gwinnett Transfer Center/Gwinnett Place Mall.  The transfer center allows connections between all five local GCT routes and seven express routes.

There is also GRTA Express Route 410 that goes directly from the Lindbergh Station to Sugarloaf Mills.  And GRTA Express Route 412 goes to Discovery Mills from the Civic Center and Arts Center Stations in addition to several other midtown stops in between.

GRTA Express is $3 one way or $5 roundtrip.  GCT rates vary by route, from $2-$4.  Transfers to/from MARTA are free and you can use your Breeze Card for Route 10.

A Gwinnett light rail system is on the list of projects that could be supported by a one-cent sales tax.  Voters can support light rail expansion by voting in the Fall 2012 election.

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MARTA to Cumberland Mall

Cumberland Mall is located at 1000 Cumberland Mall, Atlanta, GA 30339,  and you can get there on MARTA via bus.

Take a red or gold line train to the Midtown Station and transfer to bus 12.  After traveling through the west side and parts of Buckhead/Collier Hills, the bus route ends at Cumberland Mall.  It is about a 45-minute ride. You can also take the Cobb Community Transit (CCT) bus 10 from the Arts Center Station.

The buses end up at a transfer center behind Cumberland Mall on Cumberland Blvd.  See the area map for information on the proximity to the Cobb Galleria or view directions to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.  If you are staying at the Sheraton Suites Galleria – Atlanta, they have a free shuttle service in the immediate area, so they may be able to pick passengers at the Cumberland Mall bus station.  Call to verify service.

For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Retail
MARTA Trip Planning Options
Navigating the Midtown Station

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MARTA to Atlantic Station

To get to Atlantic Station on MARTA, take a red or gold line train to the Arts Center Station .  Follow the signs pointing to the buses/15th Street exit.  After going up one level you’ll reach the bus bay where you can get on the free Atlantic Station shuttle.  Shuttles run every 5-10 minutes and stop at the main commercial district, Ikea and residences. Call 404-541-0808 if you have questions or concerns about the shuttle.

You can also take bus 37 from the Arts Center or walk.  It is roughly a 15 minute walk over the 17th Street bridge, much shorter distance than most people expect.  If you plan to walk, take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn right onto West Peachtree.  Walk up to 17th Street and turn left.

Atlantic Station regular hosts outdoor movies, music, festivals such as the Bar BBQ Festival, Sugar Coma Festival and other events in addition to the regularly offered retail shopping and movie theater. You’ll also find the Bodies and Titantic exhibits here.

Helpful Tips

  • If the shuttle isn’t at the station when you arrive, hop on the bus if it is there.  The bus is free if you are transferring from the train.
  • L.A. Fitness and Regal Cinemas are located in the main Atlantic Station shopping district.
  • Ikea is a few stops down from the main district. If making big purchases at Ikea, they can arrange for delivery.

For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Retail
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
5 Family-friendly Activities near the Arts Center Station

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MARTA to the Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Georgia Aquarium is one of most popular tourist attractions in Atlanta at 225 Baker St NW, and there are several options for getting there on MARTA:

  1. Take a red or gold line train to the Peachtree Center Station and take the Harris Street exit off the train platform then follow the signs to Peachtree Street West.  At street level turn left on Peachtree Street then left again on Baker Street.  The aquarium is about four blocks down (see walking map). The area is generally safe with mostly office buildings.
  2. Take a blue or green line train to Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena Station.  Take the Philip’s Arena exit out of the station after going up the tall escalators, keep right and walk straight ahead on Centennial Park Drive and through the park to reach the aquarium.
  3. Take bus 32 from the Civic Center Station on the red/gold rail line.   This a great route because it will also take you to the Zoo Atlanta, so you can hit both attractions on the same bus line.

For more information, see:
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA
5 Things to See and Do at the Peachtree Center Station
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
Peachtree Center Station Restaurants
Navigating the Dome Station

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MARTA to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is located near the Woodruff Arts Center and Piedmont Park, closest to the Arts Center Station on the red/gold rail line.  In addition to the gardens themselves, there are regular events, including Cocktails in the Garden, art installations and Sun Trust Concerts in the Botanical Gardens.

If you exit at the Arts Center Station, the only option is to walk 20 minutes to the gardens through Ansley Park.  Follow the signs to the 15th Street exit (which is up one level) and turn left on 15th Street after walking through the bus bay.  Walk up the hill, cross over Peachtree Street and keep walking through the neighborhood until Piedmont Avenue.  Turn left onto Piedmont and walk up to the next stoplight, which will be the entrance to the garden (see map).  It is about a 20 minute walk.

If you rather not walk, take a red or gold line train to the Midtown Station and get on bus 27.  Tell the driver your destination, or exit at Piedmont Avenue and The Prado (first stoplight after the bus turns on Piedmont Avenue). You can also board the bus at Lindbergh Center, but the bus ride will be longer.

For more information, see:
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
How to Ride MARTA Buses
10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA

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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, Piedmont Park Arts 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, the closest MARTA station to Piedmont Park is the Midtown Station, closely followed by the Arts Center Station.

The Arts Center Station 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 Midtown station:

  • Bus 36 goes down 10th Street and on to the Virginia Highland, Emory and the Avondale Station
  • Bus 99 also goes down 10th Street and then south on Monroe Drive to the Georgia State Station
  • Bus 27 has a stop just outside the 14th Street park entrance and then travels on to the Botanical Garden and Lindbergh Center

Helpful Tips

  • It is nearly a 15 minute walk from either station to the edge of the park, so be prepared to walk and have strollers for kids.
  • An ATM and a small market is on 10th Street near the park if you need cash or water/provisions for the park.
  • The closest MARTA station for parking is the Lindbergh Center station.
  • If you exit at the Midtown station, peer into the bus bay to see if any of the buses are there.  If so, hop on the bus unless you want the walking exercise.  It is free to transfer to the bus from the train, just tap your Breeze card when exiting the station and again on the bus.

For more information, see:
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Arts Center Station Restaurants
5 MARTA Tips for Music Midtown
Tips for Taking MARTA to the Dogwood Festival
5 Things to See and Do at the Midtown Station
5 Things to See and Do at the Arts Center Station

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MARTA to the Woodruff Arts Center

The Woodruff Arts Center is one of the easiest destinations to get to on MARTA, located at 1280 Peachtree Street NE.  The center includes the High Museum of Art, Alliance Theatre and Symphony Hall.

With parking expensive in the area, it is often easier to take any red or gold line train to the Arts Center Station.  The station is right next to the Arts Center, and it is less than a 2 minute walk from the station entrance to the High museum.   After exiting the train, follow the signs pointing to Arts Center Way exit (not to West Peachtree Street).  After going up the two sets of escalators, cross the street, walk up the stairs or use the elevator between the large white buildings and you’ll be in the main courtyard near the admissions area.  To the left is the High Museum and to the right, near Table 1280, is the entrance to Alliance Theatre and Symphony Hall.

Admission to the High Museum is free to Fulton County residents on the first Saturday of each month.  Other museum events include Nights on the Piazza concert series in June and Friday Jazz the third Friday of each month from 5-10pm.  The cost is regular museum admission, plus you also can purchase drinks, food and enjoy live jazz in addition to viewing the exhibits.  Symphony Hall and Alliance Theatre also host concerts, speakers and films.

For more information, see:
Arts Center Station Overview
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Arts Center Station Restaurants
Train Schedules and Frequency
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
5 Family-friendly Activities near the Arts Center Station

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