Getting Around Downtown Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta boasts unparalleled transit access, walkable streets, and well-connect bicycle infrastructure.

Being the home of numerous large-scale events, from college football championships to sellout music festivals, Downtown has proven track record of getting people safely and efficiently to and from their destinations, even on the busiest of days.

The center city's transportation options include MARTA rail/bus, the Atlanta Streetcar, regional bus services, bicycling (including Relay Bike Share), walking, and rideshare. For those who choose to drive, paid parking options abound. Our interactive maps can be your guide as you explore your options.

Ways to Get Around Downtown

With a walk score of 90, Downtown is a walker’s paradise! Stroll our sidewalks to explore all the nooks and crannies hiding Downtown.

See all the places you can access by foot in 15 minutes

Downtown is very accessible by bike. No matter where you are peddling, Downtown Atlanta has you covered with 7.4 miles of bike lanes (and growing).

Here's a map of where to park your bike.

Dockless scooters provide an alternative, flexible transportation choice for Atlanta residents and visitors to get around. Riding a scooter makes short trips like running errands or nearby commutes easier.

Scooter Regulations & Safety Tips

The Atlanta Streetcar loops around Downtown, connecting the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site to the east and Centennial Olympic Park District to the west, with 10 stops in between.

Station Map, Fare Prices & More Details

MARTA Rail & Bus

Downtown Atlanta has nine MARTA rail stations, including stops on both the north-south and east-west lines. Passengers traveling from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport can travel directly to Downtown in as little as 15 minutes.

Find a MARTA stop

For those who choose to drive, paid parking options abound.

Ways to Get to Downtown

Regional Bus Lines

Xpress, CobbLinc, and Gwinnett County Transit (GCT) provide commuter bus service to those traveling Downtown from outside the perimeter.

Xpress Website Cobblinc Website Gwinnett County Website

MARTA Rail & Bus

Passengers traveling from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport can travel directly to Downtown in as little as 15 minutes.

Marta Rail & Bus Website

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