Local Atlanta Information
Getting Around
Atlanta Transportation Information
The Atlanta Link- the sole shuttle operator at the airport that serves Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead. Once in baggage claim follow the signs outside to ground transportation and hotel shuttles. You can pay with cash or credit card to the kiosks in baggage claim, the dispatcher on the curb or the driver. The cost is Downtown $16 (1 way), & $28 (roundtrip), Midtown $18 & $32 and Buckhead $20 & $36. They do runs to & from the hotels twice an hour from 6am-12am. For more info, www.theatlantalink.com or 404.524.3400.
(Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)-once in baggage claim follow the signs to "Marta City Train". You can purchase passes with cash, debit or credit card at the MARTA station in the airport. The cost for a one way pass is $2.00 and a one time $.50 surcharge will be added to the purchase of a new Breeze Ticket. There are discounts for 2 and 3 day passes. After buying your Breeze Ticket ride the Red or Gold line to the Midtown Station and transfer FREE to the Georgia Tech Trolley. For more information on train routes and schedules visit http://www.itsmarta.com or call 404-848-5000.
Click on the MARTA Logo above for a "How to Guide to MARTA"
Taxi Service-once in baggage claim follow signs to Taxis. The fare to Downtown is approximately $25 dollars one way.
Atlanta Taxicab Rates
(2009)
DOWNTOWN
Downtown-Airport
$30 – One Person
(@$2.00 for each additional passenger)
Downtown Flat Rates
(fares originating from a business and concluding at a business within the zone)
$8.00 – one person
$2.00 – for each additional person
Fares ending outside the zone will be metered. Residential fares within the zone are also metered.
Flag drop on metered fares is $2.50, and $2.00 per mile. All Fares have $2.00 per additional passenger charges.
MIDTOWN
Midtown – Airport
$32 – One Person
(@$2.00 for each additional passenger)
Midtown Flat Rates
(fares originating from a business and concluding at a business with the zone)
$8.00 – one person
$2.00 – for each additional person
Fared ending outside the zone will be metered. Residential fares within the zone are also metered.
Flag drop on metered fares is $2.50, and $2.00 per mile. All Fares have $2.00 per additional passenger charges.
BUCKHEAD
Buckhead – Airport
$40 – One Person
(@$2.00 for each additional passenger)
Buckhead Flat Rates
(fares originating from a business and concluding at a business within the zone)
$8.00 – one person
$2.00 – for each additional person
Fares ending outside the zone will be metered. Residential fares within the zone are also metered.
Flag drop on metered fares is $2.50, and $2.00 per mile. All Fares have $2.00 per additional passenger charges.
Click on cab for list of approved cab companies