Getting around

How to Get to and from ATL

MARTA is the cheapest. Rideshare is most convenient. Rental cars give you flexibility. Hotel shuttles are free if you're staying nearby. Here's the math on each one.

Public Transit Rail

MARTA — Gold and Red Lines

Atlanta's heavy rail system — the cheapest, fastest way to downtown Atlanta, with a station integrated directly into the Domestic Terminal.

Cost: $2.50 base fare with Breeze CardTime: 20 min to downtown Atlanta (Five Points), 35 min to Midtown, 50 min to Sandy Springs

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft

On-demand rideshare with designated pickup zones at both the Domestic and International Terminals.

Cost: $30–60 to most metro Atlanta destinations (varies by surge pricing)Time: 20–60 min depending on traffic and destination

Taxi

Taxi (ATL Airport Taxi)

Traditional taxi service with flat-rate pricing to downtown Atlanta and metered pricing elsewhere.

Cost: $30 flat rate to downtown Atlanta; $2.50/mile to other destinationsTime: 20–60 min depending on traffic and destination

Rental Car

Rental Cars (ATL Rental Car Center)

Consolidated rental car facility with all major brands, accessed via free SkyTrain shuttle from the Domestic Terminal.

Cost: $40–150/day depending on vehicle class and rental datesTime: 10 min SkyTrain ride from Domestic Terminal to Rental Car Center

Hotel Shuttle

Hotel Shuttles

Free shuttle service operated by airport-area hotels for their guests.

Cost: Free for guests of participating hotelsTime: 10–30 min depending on hotel location

Long-distance Shuttle

Groome Transportation Shuttle

Scheduled shared-van service to college towns and outlying Georgia destinations including Athens, Macon, and Augusta.

Cost: $45–90 per person depending on destinationTime: 1.5–4 hours depending on destination

Long-distance Bus

Megabus and Greyhound (Off-Airport)

Inter-city bus service to destinations across the Southeast and beyond — requires a connection via MARTA from the airport.

Cost: $10–80 depending on destination and advance bookingTime: 20 min MARTA + bus travel time

Private Car

Private Car Services (Black Car / Limo)

Pre-booked black car and limousine services with professional chauffeurs and meet-and-greet service.

Cost: $70–250 depending on vehicle class and destinationTime: 20–60 min depending on traffic and destination