Explore farmers markets around Atlanta that are near MARTA to add fresh food to your commute and avoid a car trip to the grocery store. There are even four farmers markets at rail stations throughout the week, so it doesn’t get much easier. Happy local commuting and eating!
Tuesday
West End Fresh MARTA Market
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Rail Line: Red and Gold
Purchase fresh produce at the West End MARTA station on the red/gold lines at the Fresh MARTA Market on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cash, credit and EBT payments as well as the Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program two-for-one match are accepted at this location and at the other Fresh MARTA Markets (see below for other locations).
Wednesday
East Point Farmers Market
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Rail Line: Red and Gold
On Wednesday evenings from 4 to 7 p.m., visit the East Point Farmers Market across the street from the East Point MARTA station next to the fire station on Main Street.
Decatur Farmers Market
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Rail Line: Blue
The Decatur Farmers Market sets up shop on Wednesday and Saturday about two blocks away from the Decatur MARTA station at 308 Clairemont Avenue. The Wednesday time is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
H.E. Holmes Fresh MARTA Market
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Rail Line: Blue
At the end of the blue line, the H.E. Holmes MARTA station’s Fresh MARTA Market is at the station from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Bankhead Fresh MARTA Market
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Rail Line: Green
At the end of the green line, the Bankhead Station also has a market inside the station on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday
College Park Fresh MARTA Market
College Park Fresh MARTA Market
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Rail Line: Red and Gold
The market at College Park MARTA station near the airport is open seasonally from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday
Five Points Fresh MARTA Market
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Rail Line: All
The Five Points Fresh MARTA Market is open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. seasonally.
Saturday
Decatur Farmers Market
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Rail Line: Blue
The Decatur Farmers Market’s second market is on Saturday near the Decatur MARTA station at 308 Clairemont Avenue. Follow the signs to the Swanton Way Exit to leave the MARTA station for the shortest walk. We recommend walking up to the courthouse/gazebo area after exiting that station, then walking north on Clairemont from there.
Brookhaven Farmers Market
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Rail Line: Gold
A short walk from the Brookhaven MARTA station in the Brookhaven Village, the Brookhaven Farmers Market is from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from April to December. Turn right on Dresden Drive from the station parking lot.
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Last updated July 2020
