Transfer to/from - Atlanta airport (ATL)

Transportation

Bus

MARTA line 191 (Tel +1 404 848 5000) travels between the Clayton County Justice Center and Lakewood Station, passing through the International Terminal, College Park and Riverdale Park. It operates every 40 minutes Monday through Friday between 5:13 am and 0:33 am, Saturdays from 6:33 am to 0:33 am and Sundays from 7:03 am to 0:03 am, with a fare of USD2.50.

Greyhound Flightlink (Tel +1 800 231 2222) provides daily bus service to different cities and states from the lower level of the North Terminal.

Train

There are express trains operated by MARTA (Tel +1 404 848 5000), which take 15 minutes to Five Points station, in the city center, from where other destinations can be reached. The airport station is located inside the Domestic Terminal, between the north and south baggage claim areas, and the ticket costs USD2.50.

The Red Line service travels to College Park, East Point, West End, Garnett, Midtown, Lindbergh Center, Buckhead, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs and North Springs, while the Gold Line goes to College Park, East Point, West End, Garnett, Midtown, Lindbergh Center, Lenox, Chamblee and Doraville. They operate Monday through Friday between 4:45 am and 1:20 am and weekends from 6:00 am to 1:00 am.

Transfers to the Amtrak station (Tel +1 800 872 7245) can also be requested for connections to other cities. Reservations at Tel +1 404 941 3441.

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Rent a Car

Share shuttle services

There are companies that provide shuttle service in vans (utility vehicles or combis) to downtown Atlanta, neighboring counties and counties further afield (they even go into neighboring states). Most of these minibuses pick up passengers (every 15 minutes) from stands 1 through 8 in the Domestic Terminal, on the west end, and from outside the Arrivals level of the International Terminal, to the right of gate A3.

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Taxi

Vehicles available at the Ground Transportation Center, at the west end of the Domestic Terminal, between gates W1 and W2, and on the Arrivals level of the International Terminal, outside gate A1. The fare to downtown Atlanta is USD36.00 and the trip takes 20-30 minutes.

Ride-sharing

Drivers from ride-sharing apps (Uber and Lyft) pick up passengers in the north economy lot, which is within walking distance of the north baggage claim area. For the International Terminal, look for your driver on the curb outside the Arrivals level, outside gates A1 and A2.

Limousine

More than 200 companies provide limousine service to and from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and surrounding areas.

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Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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