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ATL

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Atlanta, United States

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MARTA Red/Gold Line

MARTA Red and Gold lines connect Atlanta airport directly to downtown in about 20 minutes — far more affordable than rideshare and accessed from inside the Domestic Terminal. For South or North Atlanta or anywhere off the rail network, Uber and Lyft pick up at the Domestic Terminal lower level, near the escalators between Doors N2 and N3.

Ride Options

MARTA Red/Gold Line

transit

Fast, affordable, direct to downtown Atlanta

AvailabilityAbout 20 min to Five Points; service stops around 1am
Pickup NoteStation inside the Domestic Terminal. International arrivals ride the free Plane Train to the Domestic Terminal first. Tap a Breeze Card or contactless bank card.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Uber

rideshare

Door-to-door for destinations off the rail network

AvailabilityWidely available; surges during major events and bad weather
Pickup NoteDomestic Terminal lower level, near the escalators between Doors N2 and N3. The International Terminal has its own designated zone outside arrivals.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Lyft

rideshare

Alternative rideshare option

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteSame Domestic Terminal lower-level zone (Doors N2–N3) as Uber.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

No-app option with flat-rate zones

AvailabilityAvailable 24/7
Pickup NoteOfficial ranks outside both terminals. Flat-rate zone fares to downtown; cards accepted.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Atlanta — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft pick up at the Domestic Terminal's lower level, near the escalators between Doors N2 and N3. At the International Terminal, use the designated zone outside international arrivals. Follow the rideshare signs and the in-app pin.

Taxi

Official taxi ranks are outside both the Domestic and International terminals. Atlanta taxis use flat-rate zones to downtown and other areas; cards accepted.

Shuttle

Hotel and off-airport shuttles depart from the ground transportation area. The Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway is directly across from the terminal.

Transit

MARTA Red and Gold lines run from a station inside the Domestic Terminal to downtown (Five Points) in about 20 minutes. International Terminal passengers ride the free Plane Train to the Domestic Terminal to reach MARTA. Tap a Breeze Card or contactless bank card.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked private transfers and SIXT Ride meet you at arrivals with a name sign — fixed price, popular with families and groups.

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Local Tips

  • MARTA Red and Gold lines run from inside the Domestic Terminal to downtown (Five Points) in about 20 minutes — far more affordable than rideshare.
  • International arrivals can ride the free Plane Train all the way to the Domestic Terminal to catch MARTA — don't grab an Uber just because you landed at the International Terminal.
  • Uber and Lyft pick up on the Domestic Terminal's lower level, between Doors N2 and N3 — not the upper level.
  • Tap a contactless bank card or Breeze Card at MARTA fare gates; no paper ticket needed.
  • MARTA stops running around 1am; after that, rideshare and taxis are 24/7. Atlanta surges during major events and bad weather.

Tarmyq local tip

International arrivals — you can ride the free Plane Train (the underground people-mover between concourses) all the way to the Domestic Terminal to catch MARTA. Don't take Uber just because you're at the International Terminal.