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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 the Sweet Auburn Market
The Sweet Auburn Curb Market is located in downtown Atlanta near Grady Hospital. It contains a variety of restaurants and food markets where you can buy produce and other goods.
The closest MARTA station is the Georgia State Station on the blue/green rail line. Take the Jesse Hill Jr. exit out of the station and turn left and walk about three blocks to Edgewood Avenue. The market will be on the corner (see area map).
If you rather not walk, there are two bus options:
- Bus 99 departs from the Georgia State Station – exit at Auburn and Jesse Hill Jr. and walk south one block to Edgewood Avenue.
- Bus 3 departs from Five Points and the Candler Park Station. Also exit at Jesse Hill Jr. and Auburn Avenue.In both cases, look for the Big Bethel “Jesus Saves” church as a landmark for Jesse Hill Jr. Drive.
Market hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For more information, see:
How to ride MARTA buses
MARTA Maps
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to 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 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
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.
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. Be sure to tap your Breeze ticket or card when exiting the fare gate to get a free transfer to th
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
