Commuter Options Home Page

Since Atlanta’s origin as a railroad terminal, our region’s growth has been spurred by its transportation system. Trains, airplanes and highways for automobiles made Atlanta one of the most dynamic cities in the U.S. through the last half of the 20^th Century.

Now, as we enter the 21^st Century, we face new transportation challenges.

Traffic is stealing time from our families, poor air quality threatens our health, and our future economic growth is jeopardized.

That’s why the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority is working to create a seamless, multi-modal regional transportation system that relieves congestion and improves air quality. GRTA will join partner agencies and local governments to provide more transportation choices, including commuter rail, trains, buses, van pools, HOV lanes, new roads, bicycle lanes and sidewalks.

There already are many options for getting around Atlanta. Links on this page will help you avoid traffic jams if you are driving … find the closest MARTA rail station … catch a Cobb County bus ... catch a Gwinnette County bus ... an Xpress bus… join a car pool or van pool … or plan a bike route.

Transit Service Contacts in the Atlanta Region

There are a number of public transit providers in the Atlanta region, most of which are county based. Contact the transit system serving your trip originating point and see if a transfer will be needed to complete your trip.

Fares for trips vary, but transfers between public transit systems are free, and passengers should ask for a transfer when boarding the first system they board.

Other transportation alternatives are taxicabs, van pools and paratransit service.

Transportation Planning Board (TPB)- The Transportation Planning Board has provided Transit Maps for the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. These maps are in PDF format and will open in a new window.

Regional Transit Map – Central and Downtown Atlanta (PDF)
Metropolitan Atlanta Regional Transit Map (PDF)

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) – Serves DeKalb and Fulton Counties and the City of Atlanta. Connections to other transit systems, local and express routes available. www.itsmarta.com (“Using MARTA”)

Clayton Transit (C-Tran)Serves Clayton County, with connections to MARTA at Airport rail station. Local transit service available. 770-472-8800. www.co.clayton.ga.us/ctran

Cobb Community Transit (CCT) – Serves Cobb County, with various connections to MARTA and Downtown Atlanta. Local and express service available. 770-427-4444. www.cobbdot.org (“CCT Info Schedules”)

Gwinnett County Transit(GCT)Serves Gwinnett County, with various connections to MARTA and Downtown Atlanta. Local and express service available. 770-822-5010. www.gctransit.com

Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) Xpress – Various commuter express routes, connecting to MARTA, other transit systems, and Downtown Atlanta. 404-463-4782. http://www.grta.org (“XPRESS Regional Commuter Service”)

Other Transportation Providers

Taxicabs – Generally, taxi service is county-based, with licensed cabs able to originate trips within their jurisdiction and go to other jurisdictions. Telephone Yellow Pages or county/city websites for more information regarding local taxi companies.

Van Pools/Car Pools – A number of van and car pool operations are available. Many employers also have van and car pool operations within their company, so ask prospective employers if they participate in such a pool. 1-877-433-3463. www.187ridefind.com

Buckhead Uptown Connection (BUC) – Shuttle service provided through the business community in the Buckhead (North Atlanta)area. 404-812-RIDE. www.bucride.com

Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) Transportation Services Section – Specialized transportation services available. 404-657-6211. www.dhr.georgia.gov (“Divisions and Offices,” “Office of Facilities & Support Services”)

Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Intermodal Programs – Rural/suburban transportation services available. 404-651-9210. steve.kish@dot.state.ga.us

Traveler Information

The Georgia Department of Transportation operates NAVIGATOR, a state of art traveler information system, which provides information to the public on current conditions, estimated travel times, incidents and more. Call *DOT, NAVIGATOR's free statewide cellular phone service available to travelers 24 hours a day to:

Report accidents they see or are involved in
Report traffic congestion
Report debris in the roadway
Request HERO or emergency assistance
Get information on current driving conditions
Get information on construction projects

or visit the NAVIGATOR website at http://georgianavigator.com/