The Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is known for being busy, but on the plus side, it was voted the best U.S. airport with a rail connection, making Atlanta’s airport a convenient MARTA destination (and there’s no risk of getting stuck in traffic). So if you’re planning on taking the train to the airport soon, check the average commute times below to see how long it takes from each MARTA station to reach the domestic terminal to better plan your trip.
Tips
- Use Google Maps with the transit feature to select your desired arrival time at the airport to get recommendations on what time to board the train at your starting station. Save the trip to your Google Calendar or send to your phone for easy reference
- Always arrive at your starting station a few minutes early and use the MARTA On the Go app for real-time arrivals
- Going to the international terminal? Allow extra time for the 12-minute shuttle ride.
- If transferring at the Five Points station, keep in mind that an airport train can take one to 20 minutes to arrive — 20 minutes being the worst-case scenario if you just miss a southbound train on a weekend, holiday or after 8:30 p.m.
- Consider using Uber or Lyft to reach a station on the red or gold line to reduce the time and stress of changing trains. New Uber riders can use promo code MARTAGuide to get $20 off the first ride.
Travel Times
Arts Center
24 minutes
Ashby
3 minutes to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
Avondale
15 minutes to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
Bankhead
11 minutes to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
Brookhaven
36 minutes
*Overnight parking available at this station
Buckhead
32 minutes
Candler Park
8 minutes to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
Chamblee
38 minutes
Civic Center
18 minutes
College Park
1 minute
*Overnight parking available at this station
Decatur
13 minutes to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
Dome/Philips Arena/CNN Center
1 minute to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
Doraville
40 minutes
*Overnight parking available at this station
Dunwoody
38 minutes
*Overnight parking available at this station
East Lake
11 minutes to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
East Point
12 minutes
Garnett
15 minutes
Georgia State
1 minute to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
H.E. Holmes
9 minutes to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
Indian Creek
20 minutes to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
Inman Park
6 minutes to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
Kensington
17 minutes to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
*Overnight parking available at this station
King Memorial
3 minutes to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
Lakewood
9 minutes
Lenox
30 minutes
*Overnight parking available at this station
Lindbergh Center
27 minutes
*Overnight parking available at this station
Medical Center
36 minutes
Midtown
23 minutes
North Avenue
19 minutes
North Springs
43 minutes
*Overnight parking available at this station
Oakland City
10 minutes
Peachtree Center
17 minutes
Sandy Springs
41 minutes
*Overnight parking available at this station
Vine City
2 minutes to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
West End
12 minutes
West Lake
6 minutes to Five Points +16 additional minutes once on a southbound train
More Information
MARTA Map
MARTA Overnight Parking
Airport MARTA Station Guide
International Terminal MARTA Information
Tips for taking MARTA to/from the Airport
