Category Archives: Neighborhood
MARTA to Castleberry Hill
Castleberry Hill is an eclectic and artistic neighborhood just southwest of downtown Atlanta that hosts a regular art stroll (see area map). The closest MARTA station is the Garnett Station on south red/gold line, though it is about a three block walk in a transitional area.
If you plan to bike or walk from Garnett, take the Trinity Street exit out of the station and turn left on Trinity. Keep right at the split in the road and go up and over the bridge. At this point, the street changes to Peters Street, which forms the edge of the neighborhood.
Bus 3 and bus 13 travel to the neighborhood as another option and depart from the Five Points Station.
For more information, see:
MARTA Safety Tips
How to Ride MARTA Buses
5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Oakhurst Village
The Oakhurst Village is located south of downtown Decatur in between Agnes Scott College and the Kirkwood neighborhood. It is popular with young families and has a small commericial area with restaurants,pubs, businesses and coffee shops at the intersection of East Lake Drive and Oakview Road.
The neighborhood regularly hosts a BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass festival in August as well as the Oakhurst Jazz at Scottish Rite in September.
The closest MARTA station is the East Lake Station on the blue rail line. It is about a 20 minute walk south of the station (see walking map). Exit the station on to College Avenue and turn left. At Cambridge Avenue turn right, then left on Leyden and right on Meed Road for most direct access.
You can also board bus 24 at the East Lake Station or bus 123 at the Decatur Station.
For more information, see:
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
How to Ride MARTA Buses
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to the Inman Park Village
The Inman Park Village is located between the Inman Park neighborhood and Old 4th Ward. It is a collection of condos, apartments, shops and restaurants. Highlights include the Inman Perk Coffee Shop, Parish, Fritti, Sotto Sotto, Pure Taqueria, Victory Sandwich and Dad’s Garage.
The area is about a 15 minute walk from the Inman Park Station on the blue/green rail line. If coming from Five Points, follow the signs to the Eastbound platform and board a train labeled “Candler Park” or “Indian Creek”.
Exit the station by following the signs to Inman Park and veer left at street level to walk along the bus bay. Cross over Hurt Street and keep walking straight ahead on Edgewood Avenue, then turn right on Elizabeth Street and walk three blocks (see walking map).
Bus 3 also goes to the Inman Park Village from the Candler Park and Five Points stations.
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Navigating the Inman Park Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
Inman Park Station Guide
($1.95 – list of restaurants and things to do with walking directions)
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
MARTA to Marietta
MARTA does not directly go to Marietta, but you can connect to Cobb Community Transit from MARTA to get there.
- 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 (see all routes and schedules)
Route 30 Outbound – From Marietta Transfer Center to MARTA H.E. Holmes Station
Route 30 Inbound – From MARTA H.E. Holmes Station to Marietta Transfer Center - Weekdays and Saturday you can board CCT bus 10 at the Arts Center Stationon the red/gold rail line. This bus will make a stop at the Cumberland Transfer Center, then end at the Marietta Transfer Center.Route 10 Outbound – From Marietta Transfer Center to MARTA
Route 10 Inbound – From MARTA to Marietta Transfer Center
For more information, see Using Google Maps for MARTA directions and the 10 easiest destinations to get to 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 Lawrenceville
Per request of a MARTA Guide reader, here are your best directions for getting to Lawrenceville on MARTA.
You must use the Gwinnett County Transit system to get to Lawrenceville, as MARTA only operates in Atlanta. Route 40 goes to downtown Lawrenceville and travels on Old Norcross Road, Pike Street, Stone Mountain Street, Lawrenceville Highway and Sugarloaf Parkway, but only operates Monday through Friday.
To get to Route 40 on MARTA, there are several options:
- Take a northbound Doraville train to the NE10 Doraville station and get on Gwinnett County Transit Route 10 and exit at the Gwinnett Transfer Center or at Discovery Mills. From there you can pick up Route 40 deeper into Lawrenceville
- Another way to get up to Gwinnett is to take GRTA Xpress Route 410 from the N6 Lindbergh station. This route will get you to Discovery Mills in about 30 minutes, where you can also transfer to Route 40. However, this bus only runs Monday-Friday and does not offer return service, so you would have to take Route 10 back to MARTA.
This is a total monster of a commute, be advised. Not counting the time it might take you to get to the Doraville or Lindbergh station, from there, you are looking at 35 minutes to the transfer center/Discovery Mills. If you need to travel onward into Lawrenceville, the end of the line on Route 40 at Sugarloaf Parkway and Five Forks Trickum Road is another 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Also, keep in mind that if you are traveling on the weekend, the best you can do is get to Discovery Mills on Route 10 on Saturday only. You could take a taxi from Discovery Mills (5900 Sugarloaf Parkway) to downtown Lawrenceville, which is about six miles away and will cost upwards of $15.
For more information, see the the 10 easiest destinations to get to on MARTA.
MARTA to East Atlanta
The closest MARTA station to East Atlanta is Inman Park on the blue/green rail line, but you have to take a bus from the station to get to East Atlanta as it is not in walking distance (see area map).
If you are coming from the red or gold rail lines, transfer at Five Points to the eastbound platform and get on a train labeled “Indian Creek” or “Candler Park” to reach the Inman Park station. From there, choose from these three bus routes:
You’ll want to check the schedules ahead of time online and print out route schedules to help plan your trip. Be advised that buses park on both sides of the station, and there is a pedestrian bridge that you can use to get to the other side if necessary. Bus 4 departs from the Inman Park side of the tracks, while 34 and 107 are on the Reynoldstown side.
For more information, see:
How to ride MARTA buses
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to Little 5 Points
Little 5 Points is only a 10 minute walk from the Inman Park Station on the blue/green rail line.
If you plan to walk, the fastest route is to exit the train on the Inman Park side of the station, turn right at street level, and take the PATH sidewalk through the park to Euclid Avenue and turn right. If walking after dark, turn left at street level, turn right on Hurt Street then right onto Euclid. Approximate walking time is less than 15 minutes.
Bus 6 departs from Inman Park and Lindbergh and will also get you there if you don’t want to walk. Additionally, the new bus 2 route also travels to Little 5 from the North Avenue or Candler Park Stations.
For more information, see:
Top 5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
Inman Park weekend train schedule
Navigating the Inman Park Station
