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ATL to Downtown Atlanta: MARTA, Taxi, Uber and Shuttles
Take MARTA. The Airport Station is inside the Domestic Terminal, a ride to Five Points takes about 16 minutes, and the fare is $2.50. A taxi to Downtown is listed at a $37.50 flat fare for one person, and shared shuttles to Downtown cost up to $16.50 per person.
Your options at a glance
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Stalls C1 to C2, C3 to C5 and C6 to C8, by hotel. At the International Terminal, pickup is to the right of door A3 and service is limited.
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Private lot shuttles stop at Aisle D: Wally Park D1, Park N Ticket D2, Preflight D3, Peachy D4 and D5, The Parking Spot D6 to D8. At the International Terminal, exit door A1 and turn right.
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Free automated train from the west end of the Domestic Terminal to the RCC, 24/7. The airport does not publish a frequency, so just board the next train.
- Price
- Free checked Oct. 9, 2026
- Time
- About 5 minutes to the RCC
- Hours
- 24/7
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Designated shuttle from the arrivals level to the RCC and the Domestic ground transportation center.
- Time
- About every 15 minutes
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Rail station inside the Domestic Terminal between North and South baggage claims. About 16 min to Five Points, 17 to Peachtree Center, 20 to Midtown, 32 to Buckhead. $2.50 one way. Trains every 10-20 min; 4:45 am (weekdays) / 6 am (weekends) to 1 am. RideStore on site.
- Price
- $2.50 one way checked Oct. 9, 2026
- Time
- 16 min to Five Points
- Hours
- System-wide: weekdays 4:45 am-1 am; weekends 6 am-1 am
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Aisle A, stalls A3-A10 of the Ground Transportation Center. atl.com lists these flat rates; confirm with the driver before you ride. One passenger, includes a $1.50 fee.
- Price
- Downtown $37.50 / Midtown $39.50 / Buckhead $49.50 checked Oct. 9, 2026
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Arrival level, outside door A-1.
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Go through North baggage claim to the lower-level escalators, then follow the orange signs to the North Economy lot, about a 5-minute walk. Request the ride on arrival. Fare: not published, so check the quote in your app.
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- About 5 min walk
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Arrival level; follow the rideshare signs. App required. Fare: not published, so check the quote in your app.
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Aisle B, stalls B3-B8 (local) and B9-B10 (Groome regional). Maximum fares: Downtown $16.50, Midtown $18.50, Buckhead $30 per person. Contact the companies to reserve.
- Price
- Downtown $16.50 / Midtown $18.50 / Buckhead $30 per person (maximum) checked Oct. 9, 2026
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Limited service; outside on the arrival level, to the right of door A3; contact the company in advance.
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Free shuttle from the arrivals level; drops off at the west end of the Domestic Terminal / baggage claim (MARTA station). Plane Train is an alternative.
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North lower level near Door LN1; reservations 1-800-231-2222.
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1688 Peachtree St. NW; call (800) 872-7245.
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Automated train linking Concourses T and A to F and the International Terminal. Runs 24 hours; overnight it may run in a reduced two-train mode.
- Hours
- 24 hours
Which way into Atlanta is best?
For most travelers, MARTA is the answer. It costs $2.50, it skips the highway traffic, and the station sits inside the Domestic Terminal.
A taxi is the simplest door-to-door option if you have bags or a group. atl.com lists flat fares to Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead. Uber and Lyft work too, but ATL does not publish their fares, so check the quote in your app. The airport is about 20 minutes south of Downtown by car in normal traffic.
Prices change, so check the official pages linked below before you go.
MARTA train from the airport
The Airport Station is inside the Domestic Terminal, between the North and South baggage claims. Take the Red or Gold line.
- Fare: $2.50 one way, with up to 4 free transfers in 3 hours. A 1-day pass is $9.00.
- Hours: weekdays 4:45 am to 1 am, weekends 6 am to 1 am. Those are system-wide hours, so for the first or last train from the airport, check the MARTA On the Go app or call 404-848-5000.
- Frequency: roughly every 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the time of day. Weekends run about every 20 minutes.
- There is a full-service RideStore at the Airport Station if you need help with a card or pass.
How long MARTA takes to each neighborhood
MARTA lists these average travel times from the Airport Station:
- Five Points: 16 minutes
- Peachtree Center: 17 minutes
- SEC District: 17 minutes
- Midtown: 20 minutes
- Buckhead: 32 minutes
Heading to Buckhead, Medical Center, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs or North Springs after 8:30 pm? You may need to switch to the Red Line at Lindbergh Center. Take the Gold train first.
Taxi from ATL
At the Domestic Terminal, taxis wait in Aisle A of the Ground Transportation Center, stalls A3 to A10. At the International Terminal, go to the arrival level, outside door A-1.
atl.com lists these flat rates; confirm with the driver before you ride. Each is for one passenger and includes a $1.50 fee. Each extra person adds $2.00.
- Downtown: $37.50
- Midtown: $39.50
- Buckhead: $49.50
A fuel surcharge of $2 or $3 per trip applies when the AAA average gas price stays above set thresholds.
Shared-ride shuttles and vans
Shared-ride shuttles for the Domestic Terminal pick up at Aisle B of the Ground Transportation Center. Local companies use stalls B3 to B8 and Groome regional service uses B9 and B10. The Ground Transportation Center is on the west end of the Domestic Terminal.
Maximum fares per person:
- Downtown: $16.50
- Midtown: $18.50
- Buckhead: $30
Contact the companies to reserve. Some regional shuttles leave every 30 minutes to an hour, and others run only if someone has booked.
At the International Terminal, shared vans are limited. Pickup is outside on the arrival level, to the right of door A3, and you should contact the company in advance.
Arriving at the International Terminal
MARTA, the taxi aisle and the shuttles above are at the Domestic Terminal. A free shuttle leaves from the arrivals level, at the curb outside the International Terminal, and drops you at the west end of the Domestic Terminal. You can also ride the Plane Train to the Domestic Terminal Baggage Claim stop, the MARTA stop.
Taxis, rideshare and shared vans also serve the International Terminal directly, so skip the transfer if you are not taking the train.
Limos, Greyhound and Amtrak
Limousines must be arranged in advance. The driver meets you inside near the atrium or at the curb on the South lower level (Domestic) or the arrivals level (International).
Greyhound pickup is on the North lower level, near door LN1. Call 1-800-231-2222 to reserve.
Atlanta's Amtrak station is at 1688 Peachtree St. NW, and you can reach Amtrak at (800) 872-7245.
Questions travelers ask
How do I get from the Atlanta airport to downtown?
Take MARTA's Red or Gold line from the Airport Station inside the Domestic Terminal. Five Points is about 16 minutes away and the fare is $2.50. A taxi to Downtown is listed at a $37.50 flat fare for one person, so confirm with the driver before you ride.
How much is MARTA from ATL airport?
One way is $2.50, with up to 4 free transfers in 3 hours. A 1-day pass is $9.00. Check itsmarta.com for current fares.
How long does MARTA take from the airport to Midtown or Buckhead?
MARTA lists about 20 minutes to Midtown and 32 minutes to Buckhead. After 8:30 pm you may need to switch to the Red Line at Lindbergh Center for Buckhead.
What time does MARTA run to the airport?
System-wide, weekdays run 4:45 am to 1 am and weekends 6 am to 1 am. Trains come roughly every 10 to 20 minutes. For the first or last train at the airport, check the MARTA On the Go app or call 404-848-5000.
How much is a taxi from ATL to downtown Atlanta?
atl.com lists these flat rates; confirm with the driver before you ride. For one person, Downtown is $37.50, Midtown is $39.50 and Buckhead is $49.50. Each extra person adds $2.00.
Where do I get an Uber or Lyft at Atlanta airport?
At the Domestic Terminal, go through North baggage claim to the lower-level escalators and follow the orange signs to the North Economy lot, about a 5-minute walk. At the International Terminal, pickup is on the arrival level. Open the app and request your ride once you are there.
Is there a shuttle from ATL to Midtown or Buckhead?
Yes. Shared-ride shuttles leave from Aisle B at the Domestic Terminal. Maximum fares are $18.50 per person to Midtown and $30 to Buckhead. Contact the companies to reserve.
How do I get to MARTA from the International Terminal?
Take the free shuttle from the arrivals level to the Domestic Terminal baggage claim, where the Airport Station is. The Plane Train to the Baggage Claim stop also works.
How far is the airport from downtown Atlanta?
ATL is about 20 minutes south of Downtown in normal traffic. Rush hour can add a lot, which is one reason MARTA is a safe pick.
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Sources and last check
Checked by our team on Oct. 9, 2026 against these official sources: