MARTA Rail (Recommended)
MARTA's Gold and Red Lines connect ATL directly to downtown Atlanta and Midtown in approximately 20 minutes. The station is located inside the airport, accessible from the domestic terminal via the underground people mover. Fares are approximately $2.50. MARTA is the fastest and most affordable option for most travelers.
Taxi
Taxis are available from the Ground Transportation Center. The journey to downtown Atlanta takes approximately 20–30 minutes and costs approximately $30–40 plus tip, depending on traffic.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft)
Rideshare services are available from the designated pickup area at the Ground Transportation Center. Prices vary by demand. The journey to downtown Atlanta takes approximately 20–30 minutes.
Rental Car
All major rental car companies operate from the Rental Car Center (CONRAC), accessible via the ATL SkyTrain from the domestic terminal.
Key Tips
MARTA is the best option for most travelers — it is fast, affordable, and avoids Atlanta's notorious traffic.
The MARTA station is inside the airport — follow signs from the domestic terminal.
Allow at least 90 minutes from downtown Atlanta to ATL for international departures.