Xpress is metropolitan Atlanta's newest public transportation service.  Operated as a partnership between the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) and 11 counties in the region, Xpress provides a relaxing, easy-to-use connection between home and work for the region's commuters.  Clean, comfortable and convenient, Xpress began operation in June 2004 with routes to downtown Atlanta from Hampton, Jonesboro and Conyers.

Additional routes have been added from Douglasville, Newnan and McDonough to downtown Atlanta and from Cumming to the North Springs MARTA station. More routes will be added over the next several years, taking into account the availability of park-and-ride lots, transit connections and customer interest. Current plans envision a network of 27 Xpress routes serving the region by the end of the decade.

Schedules:

Xpress service is provided Monday through Friday beginning at approximately 5:30 a.m. and ending at approximately 9:30 p.m. Check individual route schedules for specific hours of operation.

Off Peak Hours:
Off-peak hours (times when traffic congestion in lighter) occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and after 7 p.m.

Fares:

Xpress 31-day ($80) and 20-ride ride ($45) and 40-ride ($85) fare cards may be purchased through this website, at the MARTA Five Points, Sandy Springs and North Springs stations, and at the GRTA offices. (The MARTA RideStore will not accept credit cards.) One way ($3) and round-trip ($5) fares may be purchased, using exact change please, on the coaches.  Click here to learn more ...

Half Price Fares:
The elderly, Medicare card holders and persons with disabilities are eligible for half-price fares on those routes operating during off-peak hours. You must show the driver your Medicare card to qualify for the half fare.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where does Xpress run?

Xpressoperates in 11 Georgia counties and the City of Atlanta. The counties are Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Paulding and Rockdale. A system map and schedules can be found by clicking on the underlined words.

Who Runs Xpress?

GRTA, the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, is currently responsible for coordinating the operations of Xpress. GRTA has contracted with McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. to operate and maintain the Xpress system. The XpressItpage has specific contact information for GRTA.

How is Xpress funded?

Xpress operations are supported with rider fares, federal, state and local funds. Each of the participating counties made a one-time payment that will help pay for approximately the first 5 years of Xpress operations. In exchange for this support, GRTA, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) provided funds for the construction of arterial road improvements selected by each county. The ratio of county funds to arterial road improvement funds is approximately 1:12. In other words, for each $1 a county provided, GRTA and is partners provided $12. Assistance was also provided by the Atlanta Regional Commission to schedule the arterial road programs in the region's transportation improvement program.

Can Xpress riders transfer to or from MARTA? Bus to rail transfers are available from your driver on routes that connect to MARTA rail stations. Xpress accepts MARTA transfers and current monthly or weekly MARTA TransCards at North Springs, Civic Center, Peachtree Center and Five Points stops. The MARTA/Xpress Transfer page has more information about transferring between the two systems.

How can I apply for a job with Xpress?

McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. is responsible for hiring employees to staff Xpress operations. More information is available on the Employment page.