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Atlanta, United States

Getting around Atlanta

How to travel around Atlanta — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. MARTA

MARTA
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Rail and bus, with a direct line from the airport to downtown in fifteen minutes.

2. Rented car

Rented car
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The metro area is spread out and MARTA covers only part of it.

Watch outBreak-ins at hotel and attraction car parks, targeting bags left in view.

3. BeltLine on foot or bike

BeltLine on foot or bike
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The eastside trail links several neighbourhoods and is genuinely useful.

4. Uber and Lyft

Uber and Lyft
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Widely used, with designated airport pickup zones.

Watch outUnofficial drivers touting inside the terminal at several times the licensed rate.

5. Airport

Airport
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The world's busiest, and the domestic terminal is a long walk end to end.

Booking apps in United States

Agreeing the fare in an app before you travel removes the argument at the end of the journey, which is where most transport scams happen. Links go to each app's official page — lookalike apps are themselves a scam.

Uber

Nationwide ride-hailing with the fare shown before booking.

Lyft

The main US alternative to Uber, often cheaper on the same route.

Transit

Real-time transit planning across most US city networks.

Amtrak

Official booking for the national intercity rail network.

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