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MARTA to the Candler Park Connection

The Candler Park Connection at 1530 Dekalb Avenue is a business/commercial center that is a short walk away from the Candler Park MARTA station on the blue/green rail line. Some of the main tenants include Radial Cafe, Wall Crawlers, CrossFit Rx, Tough Love Yoga and the Phillip Rush Center.

Follow the signs to the Candler Park side of the station after exiting the train. At street level, head east (away from downtown Atlanta) on Dekalb Avenue (the major street that runs next to the station) and walk about a block.

If you are coming from the red or gold rail line (such as from the airport, Midtown or Buckhead), travel to the Five Points station and follow the signs to the Eastbound train and wait for either a train marked Indian Creek or Candler Park to get to the Candler Park station.

For more information, see:
Candler Park Station Overview
Best of MARTA: Retail
MARTA Trip Planning Options

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MARTA to the East Lake Urban Farm

The East Lake Urban Farm is located at 2347 Hosea Williams Drive next to the ELF Market.  The farm includes 75 raised beds and a hoophouse, and food harvested there can be purchased by members.

The farm is closest to the East Lake MARTA station on the blue rail line.  It is about a 20 minute walk from the station, walking south on East Lake Drive next to the station to 2nd Avenue (see map).  Or take bus 24 from either the East Lake or Candler Park Station.


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For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to use Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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MARTA to the Sage Hill Shopping Center

The Sage Hill Shopping Center is located near the Emory University campus on Briarcliff Road.  The anchor store is Kroger and there is also a Rite Aid, U.S. Post Office, hair salon and a several casual restaurants.  It is accessible by MARTA bus 6 and bus 16.

Bus 16 has a stop right in front of the shopping center entrance.  Board this bus at the Five Points station, Loehmann’s Plaza, or along Ralph McGill Blvd. or N. Highland Avenue from Freedom Parkway all the way through Virginia Highland and Morningside.

Or board bus 6 at the Lindbergh Center or Inman Park MARTA stations or along N. Decatur Road/Clifton Road on the Emory campus.  The walk from bus 6 is slightly longer.  Exit the bus at the intersection of Clifton Road with Briarcliff Road.

For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Retail
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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MARTA to the South Fulton County Annex

The South Fulton County Annex is located at 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, off MARTA bus 180.  Notary commissions, notary certificates, all criminal filings and passports are services offered here.

To connect with the bus, take a red or gold line train to the College Park Station.

For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
MARTA Maps
MARTA to Atlanta City Hall
Taking MARTA to Get Your Georgia Driver’s License and Plate

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MARTA to the Georgia International Convention Center

The Georgia International Convention Center  is located at 2000 Convention Center Concourse near the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.  The closest MARTA station is College Park on the red/gold rail line.  All trains departing the airport stop here.  It is about a 20-minute walk from the station to the building, though it is better to take the Go Bus shuttle or a MARTA bus as the roads are somewhat isolated and not very pedestrian-friendly.

Go Bus departs from the College Park station and stops at the convention center during lunchtime on weekdays.  For all other times, MARTA bus 82 and bus 180 stop nearby at the intersection of Camp Creek Parkway and Airport Drive (board buses at the College Park station).  If walking, take the Main Street exit out of the station and cross the street at the stoplight to walk over the freight railroad tracks.  Turn left on Main Street once across, then right on Oxford Avenue and left on Conley Street and walk straight ahead (see walking map).

For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to Ride MARTA Trains
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
Top 10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA

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MARTA to Downtown College Park

College Park is a small city located between Atlanta and the Hartsfield-Jackson airport.  It is serviced by the College Park MARTA station on the red and gold rail lines, with the historic Main Street anchoring the downtown area with shops and restaurants (see area map).   Freight rail lines separate the station from the downtown area, but a stoplight in front of the station provides access to a pedestrian walkway to John Wesley Avenue and over the tracks.  After crossing the railroad, immediately turn right on Main Street for the downtown area.  Restaurants include Pecan, Noodle, J Mac’s Bar and Grill, Corner Grille and the Feed Store.   Off of Main Street you’ll also find a U.S. Post Office, College Park City Hall and a public library.  Turn left on Main Street  after crossing the tracks for Suntrust, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Prestige Atlanta Luxury Car Rentals and the Airport Park N Bark (though only service animals allowed on MARTA!).

For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Retail
MARTA Station Safety Guide
Top 5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions

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MARTA to the Dekalb-Peachtree Airport

The Dekalb-Peachtree Airport is located at 2000 Airport Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, across the street from the Chamblee Station on the MARTA gold rail line.  To get to the Chamblee Station, passengers must be on a gold line train.  If coming from the south, such as downtown Atlanta or Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, look for a train labelled “Doraville”.   If coming from North Springs, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Medical Center or Buckhead, take a southbound train to the Lindbergh Center Station, exit the train and wait on the platform for the next “Doraville” train.

Once at the Chamblee Station, you can see the airport.  Exit the station on to New Peachtree Road (not Peachtree Road) and turn right.  Turn left on Clairmont Road and left on Airport Road.  Total walking time is approximately 25 minutes.  You can also board bus 19 at the Chamblee or Decatur Station and exit at Airport Road.


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For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
MARTA Trip Planning Options
Train Schedules and Frequency
Chamblee MARTA Station Overview

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MARTA to the Atlanta International Airport

The Atlanta International Airport is located at 2600 Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Blvd., and handles all international flights separate from the domestic terminal building.

To get there on MARTA, riders should take any southbound train to the Airport Station, which is the domestic terminal.  Exit the train and go down the escalator/steps to exit the station.  Turn left after going through the fare gate to enter the baggage claim area.  Immediately turn left again and exit out of the building, making sure to follow signs to Ground Transportation.  A bus is available just outside the domestic airport that takes passengers to the international terminal.  The shuttles come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so the bus may look like a stage coach/tour bus.  Signage should be available to help identify the stop for the bus.

If you are arriving at the international airport, again, follow signs to ground transportation/domestic airport shuttle.  MARTA is just inside the airport once you arrive at the domestic terminal and there are clear signs marking the station entrance.

For more information, see:
Tips for Riding MARTA to/from the Airport
MARTA Schedules to the Atlanta Airport
Atlanta Airport Parking vs. MARTA Long-term Parking

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MARTA to CVS Pharmacy

If you are traveling on MARTA and need to get to a CVS Pharmacy, there are several of them located near MARTA stations.  They are listed below,  with the locations closest to a rail station listed first.

Five Point Station
There is a CVS directly above the Five Points MARTA Station, but the area is a little sketchy.  After exiting the train, follow the signs to street level, then look for the MARTA Ride Store/Peachtree Street exit.  Turn left by the Ride Store to go up an escalator to the Broad Street Plaza.  The CVS is located there.

Peachtree Center Station
There is also a CVS above the Peachtree Center Station.  Take the Harris Street/John Portman Blvd. exit off the train platform, then follow the signs to Peachtree Street East.  CVS will be just outside the station in the Peachtree Center North tower.

Decatur Station
Take the Swanton Way exit out of the station and walk straight through the bus bay.  Turn right on Commerce Street.  CVS is a block up.

Midtown Station
Take the Peachtree Place exit out of the station and turn left.  One block up at Peachtree Street turn right.  CVS is located about two blocks down at Peachtree and 6th Street.

North Avenue Station
If you regularly travel on or live near Ponce de Leon Avenue, bus 2 that departs the North Avenue Station stops at a CVS across from Ponce City Market, in the Whole Foods/Home Depot shopping center.

Georgia State Station
On the blue/green rail line, exit at the Georgia State Station and board bus 99.  The bus travels through the Atlanta Medical Center, and there is a CVS on Boulevard near Freedom Parkway.

For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Services
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 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

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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 on weekdays only.

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

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MARTA to Ansley Mall

Ansley Mall is an outdoor shopping center near Piedmont Park.  The major stores are Publix, Kroger, CVS, Pier 1 Imports and Cook’s Warehouse.  Smaller businesses offer discount nutrition, running/tennis apparel, shoe repair, bath/body products, furniture and pet supplies.  Services include L.A. Fitness Gym, Bank of America branch and a laundromat.  If you are hungry, choose from Moe’s, Panera Bread, Cheesesteak Place, Starbucks and a new burger joint.

Getting to Ansley Mall requires taking bus 27 from either the Midtown or Lindbergh Station.  Exit the bus near the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and Monroe Drive.

Nearby restaurants include Hobnob, Ru San’s and Cowtippers.

For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Retail

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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 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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