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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
MARTA to SpringHill Suites Buckhead
The Buckhead SpringHill Suites hotel is located at 3459 Buckhead Loop NE near the Buckhead MARTA Station on the red rail line. It features a 24-hour market, complimentary hot breakfast buffet and shuttle within two miles (contact the hotel about availability for pick up at the Buckhead Station).
If you plan to walk from MARTA, it is about a 15 minute walk from the station. If you are coming from the airport, make sure you board a train labeled “North Springs” to get to the Buckhead Station. After 7pm, board any northbound train and exit at the Lindbergh Center Station to connect to the “North Springs” train there.
Once at Buckhead, take the first set of stairs out of the station and turn right to walk along Peachtree Road. The Capital City building will be the first building on the right. Walk past the building then immediately turn right on to a driveway that runs alongside Capital City. Keep walking straight ahead past several parking garages, down a flight a stairs and past a small park. The hotel is just ahead on the left across from a shopping center containing Old Navy and Bed, Bath and Beyond.
You can also board a purple line Buc Shuttle during weekday rush hour right outside the station. Exit at stop H/Prominence Building and walk across the street to the hotel. MARTA bus 5 also travels close to the hotel. Board the bus at the Lindbergh Station and exit at the intersection of Piedmont Road with Buckhead Loop and turn right on Buckhead Loop (Chipotle is on the corner).
Nearby restaurants include On the Border, Chipotle, Farm Burger, Copeland’s of New Orleans and Ru San’s.
For more information, see:
Navigating the Buckhead MARTA Station
Buckhead Station Shopping
Buckhead Station Restaurants
How to Ride the Buc Shuttle
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
MARTA to Whole Foods
Whole Foods offers organic and natural foods at several locations in Atlanta. However, none are in walking distance to a train station and require a bus commute.
- The Whole Foods on Ponce de Leon Avenue is off bus 2 that departs from the North Avenue, Candler Park and Decatur Stations. Exit the bus at Ponce City Market – the large brick building.
- For the Buckhead location on West Paces Ferry Road near Peachtree Road, board bus 110 at the Buckhead or Lenox Station and head southbound or get on a northbound bus at the Arts Center Station.
- The third store is at the intersection of Briarcliff and Lavista Roads. Choose from two bus routes: bus 16 departs Five Points and Loehmans Plaza and travels through the Highlands or use bus 30 from the Lindbergh Station or Northlake Mall.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
How to Ride MARTA Buses
MARTA to the Buckhead Music Festival
For some summer music, head to the Buckhead Theatre for the Buckhead Music Festival on Saturday, July 30, 2011. The event features live, outdoor music, beer and food trucks.
The closest MARTA station is Buckhead on the north red rail line, but it is about a 25 minute walk (see MARTA to the Buckhead Theatre for walking directions). However, you can also board bus 110 outside the first stairwell exit at the Buckhead Station, from the Lenox Station or from the Arts Center Station (be sure to board a northbound, Lenox Station bus). Exit at the intersection of Peachtree and Roswell Roads.
For more information, see:
Music Venues Near MARTA
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to use Google Maps for MARTA directions
Navigating the Buckhead Station
MARTA to 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 St. Regis Hotel
The St. Regis Hotel is located in Buckhead at 88 West Paces Ferry Road. The closest MARTA station is the Buckhead Station on the north red rail line, though it is not in easy walking distance, and best to take bus 110 from the Buckhead Station.
If coming from the airport, downtown or midtown, be sure to to board a northbound train labeled “North Springs”. After 7pm, you must travel to the Lindbergh Center Station and transfer to a “North Springs” train there.
Once at the Buckhead Station, exit the fare gates and take the first set of stairs or the first elevator out of the station to street level and wait for the bus there. The bus runs approximately every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends. Exit the bus at the intersection of Peachtree Road with West Paces Ferry (see area map). You can also board bus 110 at the Arts Center Station (be sure to take the northbound bus towards Lenox), but the bus ride is longer.
Nearby attractions in walking distance include the Atlanta History Center and the Buckhead Theatre. Nearby restaurants include Nava, Cheesecake Factory, 103 West, Chops and Seasons 52. For more sight-seeing, bus 110 also travels to Lenox Mall in the north and the High Museum of Art/Woodruff Arts Center to the south.
For more information, see:
Buckhead Station Shopping
Buckhead Station Restaurants
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Top 5 Hotels Closest to MARTA
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to Publix
There are several Publix grocery stores that are relatively close to MARTA stations. Below they are listed with the closest stores listed first.
- Midtown Publix
Take a red or gold line train to the Midtown station and take the Peachtree Place exit out of the station and turn right. Publix is a block down on the left. - North Avenue/Ponce Publix
Exit the North Avenue station and turn left on North Avenue. Walk about two blocks to reach the grocery. Or take bus 2 from the station to ride part of the way (exit at North Avenue and Piedmont Avenue). Or continue on the bus to Ponce and N. Highland where there is another Publix. - Buckhead Publix
Take a gold line train to the Lenox Station and take the exit opposite the one pointing “To Mall” off the train platform. At street level veer left then make a quick right on Oak Valley Road and walk two blocks. A second Publix is located near Peachtree Battle. Take bus 110 outside the first stairwell exit out of the Buckhead station.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Ritz Carlton Buckhead
The Ritz Carlton Buckhead is located at 3434 Peachtree Road, closest to the Buckhead Station. However, the hotel is also walking distance from the Lenox Station (see walking map).
The benefit of the hotel being in between two stations is that those coming from the airport can take the first available train to get to the hotel.
If you board a red line train labeled “North Springs“, exit at the Buckhead Station. After going through the fare gates, take the first set of stairs (or the elevator slightly beyond the stairs) to street level and turn left to walk along Peachtree Road. The hotel is about two blocks down, around a bend in the road.
If you board a gold line train labeled “Doraville“, exit at the Lenox Station and take the “To Mall” exit off the train platform. At street level walk straight ahead along Lenox Road and cross over Peachtree Road to reach the Ritz Carlton, which is on the corner.
Bus 110 departs from the Lenox and Buckhead stations if you don’t want to walk. From Lenox, look for the signs pointing “To Buses”. From the Buckhead Station, go through the fare gates and take the pedestrian tunnel underneath Peachtree Road. At street level, wait for the bus at the station entrance.
For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
Buckhead MARTA Station Restaurants
Buckhead MARTA Station Shopping
MARTA to Doubletree Hotel Buckhead
The Doubletree Hotel Buckhead is less than a 10 minute walk from the Buckhead station on the red rail line. You must be on a train labeled “North Springs” to reach the Buckhead station (after 7pm take any northbound train to the Lindbergh station and wait there for the Buckhead train).
After getting off the train and going through the fare gate, take the first set of stairs or elevator to street level and turn right on Peachtree Road. Turn right again at the first stoplight to reach the hotel (see walking map).
Nearby restaurants include Maggiano’s Little Italy, Fresh 2 Order, Morton’s Steakhouse, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Bricktop, Flying Biscuit, Buckhead Pizza and Bistro Niko.
For more information, see how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions and 10 Popular Atlanta Tourists Attractions and How to Get There on MARTA.
MARTA to the Courtyard Buckhead Marriott Hotel
The Courtyard Buckhead Marriott Hotel is less than a 10 minute walk from the Buckhead station on the red rail line. You must be on a train labeled “North Springs” to reach the Buckhead station (after 7pm take any northbound train to the Lindbergh station and wait there for the Buckhead train).
After getting off the train and going through the fare gate, take the first set of stairs or elevator to street level and turn right on Peachtree Road. Turn right again at the first stoplight to reach the hotel (see walking map).
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 Embassy Suites Buckhead
The Embassy Suites Buckhead Hotel is located a short walk from the Buckhead MARTA station on the red line. If you are coming from the airport, downtown or midtown, board a northbound train labeled “North Springs”. After 7 pm you must take any northbound train to the Lindbergh station, exit the train, and wait for a North Springs train at Lindbergh.
Once you exit the train at the Buckhead station, exit the fare gate and walk straight ahead into the pedestrian tunnel that runs underneath Peachtree Road. At street level, turn left and walk about a block.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is located inside the hotel, and nearby restaurants include Fresh 2 Order, Buckhead Pizza, Brick Tops, Flying Biscuit and Maggiano’s Little Italy.
For more information, see other hotels near MARTA and how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions.
MARTA to the Atlanta History Center
While not in close walking distance to a train station, the Atlanta History Center 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 N7 Buckhead station.
Take the first set of stairs out of the station 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 onto West Paces Ferry (do not cross Peachtree Road) and walk about 10 minutes to reach the history center.
You can also take either a red or gold line train to the Arts Center station and get on bus 110 there.
For more information, see 10 popular Atlanta tourist attractions and how to get there on MARTA along with how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions.
MARTA to the Grand Hyatt Buckhead
The Grand Hyatt Buckhead is a short walk from the Buckhead train station on the red rail line. Make sure you are on a train labeled “North Springs” if you are coming from the airport, downtown or midtown. After 7 p.m. you must connect with a “North Springs” train at the Lindbergh station if you are traveling northbound.
Once at the station and after going through the fare gate, take the first set of stairs (or escalator) to street level. Turn right and walk about two blocks (see area map). Approximate walking time is 6 minutes.
For more information, see other hotels near MARTA and how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions.
MARTA to the Westin Buckhead Hotel
The Westin Buckhead Hotel is located on Peachtree Road next to Lenox Mall. The closest train station is the Buckhead station on the red rail line. If you are coming from the airport, downtown or midtown, be sure you are on a train labeled “North Springs”. After 7 p.m. you can only connect to a “North Springs” train at the Lindbergh station.
After exiting the fare gates at the Buckhead station, take the pedestrian tunnel underneath Peachtree Road. At street level, turn right and walk about 1.5 blocks.
For more information, see other hotels near MARTA and the 10 easiest destinations to get to on transit.
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.
