MARTA

All aboard. If you are new to MARTA and not sure how to ride, you aren’t the only one. Luckily, MARTA is one of the easier transit systems to navigate, and one of the safest systems in the country. Here are some tips to make your commute easier, whether you’re a new rider or just want to improve the commute you already have.

Make short trips
Use free transfers
Purchase the best fares
Know the schedules (or download the On the Go App)
Look at maps
Plan your trip ahead of time

Check out the MARTA Rider Guide

MARTA parking lots and decks are located around Atlanta, with many MARTA stations offering free daily parking. For example, commuters coming from neighborhoods and cities south of Atlanta, the closest parking options are at:

West End MARTA Station (daily)
Oakland City MARTA Station (daily)
Lakewood/Ft. McPherson MARTA Station (daily)
East Point MARTA Station (daily)
College Park MARTA Station (daily and overnight)
Barge Road Park and Ride (daily)
South Fulton Park and Ride (daily)
Riverdale Park and Ride (daily)

Check out the full MARTA Parking Guide and find the status of the parking lot you plan to use.

MARTA fare is $2.50 for a one-way trip, with free transfers automatically added when you use a Breeze Card for payment. The plastic Breeze Card costs $2 and can be purchased at all MARTA rail stations. Livable Buckhead, in partnership with MARTA, provides unlimited monthly Breeze cards at a 20% discount to Buckhead commuters through their employers and property managers.

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