The Civic Center MARTA station and surrounding area is one of the up and coming spots in the city. On the edge of downtown, and 18 minutes away from the airport via the train, it is a major regional bus hub and several restaurants, hotels and attractions are in walking distance. Plus, a large apartment community is under construction a short walk away.

On the red and gold line, two trains stop at this station, including all trains from the airport. Once at the station, all exits and entrances are on West Peachtree Street, making it easy to navigate and exit the station. Within the station you can walk between the northbound and southbound platforms as needed. At street level, the three nearby streets below are your best bets for activities, restaurants and activities.

West Peachtree Street

Immediately after exiting the station you’ll find:

• CCT buses to Cobb County
• GCT buses to Gwinnett County
• GRTA Xpress regional buses
• Megabus

If you walk south toward the downtown skyline, you’ll reach:

• Twelve Centennial Park, an upscale hotel with a restaurant and condos
• Best Western Plus Inn at the Peachtrees for another lodging option with a full breakfast buffet and meeting space
• Hardy Ivy Park, a small greenspace dedicated to one of the first downtown Atlanta settlers and property owners

If you go the opposite direction on West Peachtree, north of the station, you’ll run into:

• Emory University Hospital Midtown (Use caution when crossing Pine Street as there is a homeless shelter nearby)
• Crowne Plaza Midtown and the North Avenue MARTA station, where you’ll find the historic Fox Theatre

Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.

If you walk south out of the station, the first intersection is with Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. Turn right for access to:

• Mellow Mushroom pizza
• Jimmy John’s sandwiches
• Gyro King III
• Scales 925 restaurant
• W Hotel, where you’ll also find BLT Steak
• Center for Civil and Human Rights
• Georgia Aquarium
• World of Coca-Cola

Peachtree Street NE

This street is the THE Peachtree Street that runs all the way from downtown to Buckhead. Get there by walking south from the station (toward the skyscrapers) and turn left on Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. The next intersection is Peachtree Street NE. Turn right to reach:

• Max Lager’s Wood-Fire Grill and Brewery
• Morton’s the Steakhouse in the SunTrust Plaza
• Corner Bakery Cafe
• White Oak Kitchen and Cocktails

More Information

MARTA Station Guides
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