Fun fact: Several hospitals in Atlanta are less than a 10-minute walk from a MARTA station, making it easy to reach doctor appointments or a healthcare job without a car. Many others are accessible via bus routes, so there are many transit options and medical facilities to choose from. If you prefer to commute by […]
Read More 5 Atlanta Hospitals You Can Walk To From MARTA StationsNorthside Hospital has medical offices in Midtown Atlanta at 1110 W Peachtree Street NW, about a 6-minute walk away from the Arts Center MARTA station on the red and gold lines. Services for cancer, radiology, the spine, sleep disorders, diabetes and nutrition, maternity, heart and vascular, sports medicine and urgent and primary care can be […]
Read More MARTA to Northside Medical MidtownWith social distancing, closed venues and cancelled events across Atlanta, getting outside in nature is one of the few activities to enjoy. If you’re riding MARTA rail (or driving or biking) here are the top parks you can visit that are all less than a 10-minute walk from a train station. To keep the list […]
Read More Top 10 Neighborhood Parks Near MARTA StationsSeveral Walgreens pharmacies are in walking distance of MARTA stations, from downtown Atlanta all the way to the Perimeter. See the list below to explore your options. The Walgreens stores are listed from shortest to longest walking time from a train station. Five Points Station Rail Line: All Just a 4-minute walk from the Five […]
Read More MARTA to WalgreensShopping at neighborhood markets is a great way to support local businesses and get outside as you walk, bike, ride a bus or take a train to reach them. It is especially important to support them now in order to keep these great resources from closing. Plus, you can avoid large crowds in the bigger, […]
Read More Neighborhood Markets Near MARTAHyatt Place Centennial Park is a new downtown Atlanta hotel in walking distance of the GWCC/CNN MARTA station. It’s across the street from the Georgia Aquarium and near Centennial Olympic Park, World of Coca-Cola, State Farm Arena and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. View transit options below. Train + Walking Directions Take a blue or green line […]
Read More MARTA to Hyatt Place Centennial ParkAtlanta is fortunate to have a transit system that has a low crime rate. In fiscal year 2019, the rail station with the most reported crime had only 33 incidences — over the entire year. And four stations only had one crime each. See the list below to view MARTA stations ranked in terms of […]
Read More MARTA stations with the most and least crime in 2019MARTA, or the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, is generally a safe public transportation system. In fiscal year 2019, there were a total of 421 reported crimes, which averages out to 35 crimes per month. These took place on trains and buses, in parking lots and at other MARTA facilities. In comparison, Washington D.C.’s transit […]
Read More Is MARTA safe at night?View the list of observed MARTA holidays with corresponding schedule changes and hours for 2020. In most cases, trains and buses operate on weekend schedules on holidays (trains every 20 minutes). You can view weekend and weekday rail schedules and bus schedules online or in the MARTA on the Go app. Tip: We recommend using […]
Read More MARTA Holiday Schedules 2020Atlanta’s City Winery is a bar, restaurant and performance venue at 650 North Avenue, which is on bus route 899 and next to Ponce City Market. In addition to live music, enjoy special events including the Atlanta Winter Wine Festival, jazz brunches and comedy shows. Bus Directions Bus 899 travels between the King Memorial and […]
Read More MARTA to City WineryIf you take a MARTA train to work, school or other destination, you don’t have to be stuck in one place all day or limit yourself to restaurants around your final destination. There are many places to eat next to rail stations all around the city. Explore the list below of our top picks for […]
Read More Best quick lunch spots in Atlanta near train stationsThe Trap Music Museum is at 630 Travis Street NW near two MARTA bus routes. In addition to a museum/art gallery, there is also an escape room and weekly “Trappy Hour” event at this location. See below for transit directions. Train + Lyft or Uber For the shortest Lyft or Uber ride from a MARTA […]
Read More MARTA to the Trap Music MuseumMARTA RideStores are at the Airport (404-848-3430) and Five Points (404-848-3205) MARTA stations (view station map). These stores are staffed on weekdays only between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Note that if you are seeking a reduced fare card, you have to go to one of the Reduced Fare Offices (at Five Points and Lindbergh […]
Read More Where are MARTA RideStores?MARTA does not run 24 hours. Buses and trains stop at different times, and morning start times vary depending on if it is a weekday or weekend. See below information to learn more. Train Hours Train service ends each night after 1 a.m. The last trains depart from stations at different times starting around 1:15 […]
Read More Does MARTA run 24 hours?For the 2020 New Year, head to the East Atlanta Village for the NYEAV celebration with live music, rooster drop and fireworks. This event replaces the Peach Drop, which has been cancelled this year. Two MARTA buses go directly to NYEAV: Bus 74 Bus 74 offers the most direct ride to the New Year’s Eve […]
Read More MARTA to the East Atlanta Village New Year’s Eve CelebrationThe Home Depot Backyard is a public plaza and greenspace next to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Vine City MARTA station on the blue and green rail line. Events take place here throughout the year, including tailgating, bootcamps, fitness classes and outdoor markets. Directions Take a green or blue line train to the Vine City […]
Read More MARTA to the Home Depot BackyardMARTA is celebrating 40 years on Sunday, November 3 at the Avondale Yard next to the Avondale MARTA station. Live music, food trucks, games, bus tours and more are part of the festivities from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Keeping with the ’70s theme (since the first MARTA trains departed from Avondale in 1979), Yacht […]
Read More Directions to the MARTA Anniversary Party at Avondale YardThe Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival is free family festival in Woodruff Park, just a short walk away from the Five Points MARTA station and the Peachtree Center MARTA station. Enjoy artists and DJs at this two-day event. Tip: Trains operate every 20 minutes on the weekend, so be sure to download the MARTA on […]
Read More MARTA to the Atlanta Hip Hop Day FestivalMARTA trains travel to and from the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on a daily schedule, with weekend rail service on a different timetable than weekday. It’s an easy connection, with the Airport MARTA station at the end of baggage claim and typically low wait times, depending on the time of day. To better plan your […]
Read More Airport Train Schedule: Things to KnowThe Decatur Cemetery, near the Decatur MARTA station, is on the National Register of Historic Places, with old burial sites, greenspace, pond and trail that leads to the nearby Glenlake Park. Second Sunday strolls and some ghost tours are offered seasonally. Walking time is approximately 8 minutes from the train station. Directions Take a blue […]
Read More MARTA to the Decatur CemeteryThe Rental Car Center at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is off-site and accessible via the free SkyTrain and the Airport MARTA station. Most major car rental companies have a desk at this location, and it is an easy place to rent a car, whether you are a local or arriving at the airport. Especially if […]
Read More MARTA to the Airport Rental Car CenterSummer is great time to get out and explore Atlanta. Choose from many free outdoor events, festivals and activities from outdoor movies to pools and bike trails. View the list below for the top summer things to do near each MARTA station to plan your summer to-do list. Note that MARTA will be on modified […]
Read More Summer in Atlanta 2019: Best things to do near each MARTA stationThe Salesforce Tower Atlanta is at 950 East Paces Ferry Road, conveniently next to and connected to the Lenox MARTA station on the gold rail line. Formerly Atlanta Plaza, Salesforce Tower has new amenities including outdoor workspaces, a top floor open to non-profits and local educational groups on evenings and weekends, and expanded conference facilities. In addition […]
Read More MARTA to the Salesforce Tower AtlantaThe American Craft Show takes place at the Cobb Galleria Centre in March. As one of the largest juried fine craft shows in the Southeast, the event features 250 of the country’s top contemporary craft artists, specializing in everything from handmade ceramics to fine jewelry, apparel, furniture, home décor and textiles. Explore the best transit […]
Read More MARTA to the American Craft ShowWaffle House first opened near Atlanta in 1955 and has become a landmark dining destination since. There are locations all around the city (and country), with multiple options to choose from if you are traveling via MARTA train and want to walk to get a bite to eat. Explore the Waffle Houses closest to MARTA […]
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