I use this Marta Station for convenience when I volunteer in downtown Decatur. Straight shot for me…read moreno transfer or bus. The free parking is a plus. 2 parking lots one on MLKing dr and the other right by I-20. Off Hamilton E. Holmes dr. (Actual street name i have no idea and I'm from Atlanta and I pass it every day to and from work) I get a Breeze card from the kiosks along the walls when you come in. From either side of station. Ioad mine with 2 trips $5.00. This is cheaper than Uber/Lyft. Only down is depending on Rush hour tines morning or afternoon it can get crowded like a sardine can. Not to mention rude rowdy younger generation. I will continue to use Marta it is Smarter.

On 12/4/22 my truck along with 14 other vehicles were broken into at the HE Holmes MARTA station…read moreparking lot nearest to I-20! The damn marta police was onsite when it happened! They stole my Springfield XDS 45 caliber. I spoke with two fraternity brothers yesterday who had their cars broken into this weekend at two separate locations. American Cut steakhouse parking lot across from the red phone booth and the other the Bruh was parked across from The Ritz in Buckhead! All of us had firearms stolen! Please either get a gun lock case or don't leave your weapon in your vehicle. I normally carry mine but you can't do that at the Dome. Just be aware it's savage downtown right now. I'm taking Uber from now on or parking valet!

This was our home station while in Atlanta and it was pretty convenient all around…read more The station is pretty large but there is a lot of signage to ensure you are getting to where you are going in the most efficient way. When we first got off the train, we didn't look at the signs and just exited to the street so we ended up walking a lot more the first day but once you realize all the demarcations, you'll be fine. We actually found an exit closer to our hotel, without having to walk up hill. SCORE!!! The station looks clean and feels pretty safe. I agree that it's a bit dark but I kind of think it adds to the charm a bit. I love the monitors that let you know when the next train is coming. The escalators are interesting to say the least. They do take forever but they are very long and better than having to walk up 4 flights of stairs, especially with baggage. And once we found the exit that didn't involve a hill, the escalator in that area was a bit shorter.

If nothing else, this is the coolest MARTA station. It is carved out of granite and is deep…read moreunderground. I was meeting a friend nearby so I got off the train here. There were a lot of people wandering by the exit asking for money. There was also a wandering street lunatic who seemed potentially dangerous. Don't linger around the exit. The signage here was good for alerting you about inbound trains. I had purchased a round trip ticket earlier, so I did not have to deal with ticket vending machines here. My earlier experience was confusing, mostly due to the machine's UI.

If you're flying into Atlanta, do yourself a favor and take Marta. Always. Don't you dare get in…read morethat uber line and waste all the time. The airport station is right there! You literally walk off the plane and onto the train. It's clean and fine! I'm trying to save you hours here. If you try to drive in Atlanta traffic, you'll lose your soul! Don't do it.

Marta is the rail station in Atlanta. It's pretty nice!…read moreOrlando, take note! This would be a great blueprint to the Sunrail. This station is connected to the airport and has stops all around downtown Atlanta and the surrounding area. It was easy to navigate and made travel a breeze.

This Marta station is very clean and in the open, so if the weather is hot or cold, you will be hot…read moreor cold. The credit card machines to buy the tickets they do not work. I think I spent 20 minutes trying to buy a one-way ticket to the convention center stop. There are escalators on both sides in case you have luggage.

This is the 5th stop on Marta's Red Line going Southbound (downtown or airport). It's the 8th stop…read moregoing Northbound. If you're going to the airport just stay on this train and ride it all the way to the end (approx. 32 minutes with 14 stops) If you're transferring to the Gold Line you can do so at Lindbergh station (4 minutes-the next stop) Marta's Red Line stops are of the following: 1. North Springs 2. Sandy Springs 3. Dunwoody 4. Medical Center 5. Buckhead (you are here) 6. Lindbergh Center 7. Arts Center 8. Midtown 9. North Avenue 10. Civic Center 11. Peachtree Center 12. Five Points Some helpful information: Marta is $2.50 per one way trip. $9.00 for a one day pass $14 for 2 days children under 46" ride for free. (limit 2 per one adult) $1.00 for seniors, disabled riders and medicare recipients For more information on fares and Marta stations itsmarta.com/Default.aspx There are no parking This is the station you wanna exit if you're headed towards the Lenox area. It's about a 15 minutes walk to Lenox mall. Not a bad walk but don't do it in the summertime. (It'll feel like an hour walk! and you'll need a shower by the time you get to your destination.) By bus it's about 15 minutes as well.... There are lots of signs throughout the station letting you know where and what... There are a lot of big hotels nearby including W, Mandarin Oriental, Grand Hyatt and InterContinental. So if you're staying at a nearby hotel and rather not drive to the airport or worse-sit in traffic. Then take Marta. 1034th review 12/25/2017

Conveniently located. Air conditioning may not be working so they have industrial fans…read more Not much seating if waiting for your train so I recommend watching the train times.

I rode the train to the airport this morning and a one way ticket is $3.50 like the previous time I…read morerode the train. There was some old lady making a nuisance of herself by the gates and the lone staff member on duty was trying to ignore her. As I passed through the gate the lady slipped through behind me and I said she should probably buy a ticket and she told me to mind my own damn business. I would have, if she didn't use me to skip paying for the train fare. I bet her plan was to follow someone else out at her stop because you need to use your ticket to enter and exit the stations. When we got on the train the lady was babbling to herself the entire time. I don't think she was all there in the head. At least this train didn't smell like pee. There was no ventilation so it was very stuffy despite the cooler temperatures of the early morning.

Rating is for Marta overall mainly gold & red line. In leu of Peachtree road race 2025 our family…read morehad the smart idea to park at Marta then ride and walk to the hotel. This cuts out the $50 a day for hotel parking, the Doraville station has surface & parking deck areas, two nights was $16. Lenox station is cheaper FYI. I had only rode Marta one other time before this and it was over 10 years prior, I was mainly traveling solo on Marta this time. For the Doraville station be sure not to park in the front parking as this is NOT overnight and you will be towed. The ticketed parking is just beside with minimal security. Doraville is the gold line that goes into Lenox where the race starts; our stop was Peachtree center. The trick to going from Peachtree back to Lenox is to know that both red & gold run on same track, which I didn't. I got on the train saying North Springs and ended up at Medical Center before realized, rode back to Lindbergh then gold to Lenox. The train itself is minimally occupied unless a big event is going on. It was somewhat clean as meaning no visible trash. There are homeless persons all around the escalators underground and you may get accosted on the platform but just be smart. I put the Breeze mobile app on and bought 3 day pass for $16, my main issue was the QR code picking up on the scanner. Every time I dreaded it because would never scan on first, 2nd, maybe 3rd try if was lucky. Overall IMO, Marta is a deal at $2.50 to go all over the city pretty quickly. It can be a little sketchy at night but just be aware of surroundings.

This MARTA station is probably my most frequented MARTA station considering it ends here if you…read morelive more north of I-85. I usually come here when I don't want my mom to come all the way to the airport to pick me up. The Doraville Station is exactly what it is -- it's one of the safer stations I would say. But it's really nothing special. MARTA itself needs a lot of work and it's really outdated. The last time I was here, the elevator was broken so I had to carry hella luggage down the stairs and that was pretty disastrous. But it is what it is. If you're looking for affordable transportation to the airport and you don't wanna ask for a ride or can't find a ride, at least find a ride here so you can go from here.

If you have been out of state and utilized transportation systems in other states you'd understand…read morewhy I'd say this system is very simple and straightforward. I have been in Atlanta for 3 years and up until a few days ago not once did I ever take the bus, train or street car. I honestly enjoyed the experience! I went to a few stations and ended at Ashby Station. I've heard a lot of compliants about Marta but my experience was fast, not crowded and it was efficient. Ashby station isn't the cleanest station but everything worked and flowed. And yes the station isn't in the best area, but it's definitely patrolled heavily.

Thanks Atlanta and Marta for making it easy to get to and from the airport if you are headed…read moredowntown, because of this, I actually skipped getting a rental car and was not inconvenienced in the least. Affordable, easy to use machines, simple routes, gets the job done. I found the escalator at Peachtree Station steep so that was exciting and also noticed a couple of creepy crawlies saying hello when I was on the platform - yuck. Would an exterminator help with that?

Marta is SMARTA. I was attending a conference that had a…read moretour from Buckhead to midtown... Traffic & parking costs said to me... Take Marta. Originated at College Park and is was faster than anticipated, cleaner than expected, and utilized by all walks of life So glad Atlanta & the State of GA invested in a rail system. Just wished it went to more destinations... Not a plus sign, but like a wheel

It's nice to have a train to traverse the city. I've been to Atlanta several times, and I have…read moreridden the Marta plenty. This station wasn't that crowded. You do see some sketch people, but I didn't feel unsafe. I do recommend traveling with companions if you can. We came when it was out, so they have cooling fans around the stations. Some areas are definitely not clean. I recommend not touching things if you can help it.

It's kind of hard to really review a Marta station, right? But this is probably one of the largest…read moreones, as it is the main hub for all the cool attractions and entertainment events in Atlanta. This is a pretty clean station; it has plenty of entrances/exits. , Tip: I highly recommend always making sure you get a regular Breeze Card as they have a life of 3 years (plastic) and can be reloaded over and over again, which can save you from having to always pay a fee $2 or having to always pay a $1 fee each time you pay for a paper ticket. Remember: Paper tickets are single-use, paper, and non-reloadable. Each time you get one, you pay $1 plus the cost of the fare. Plastic Breeze cards are reusable, reloadable, balance protection if registered. They can be used over and over again for 3 years, and only have a $2 fee once, until they expire after 3 years, and you need another one. As for Marta? It's $2.50 for one way ($5 roundtrip), but if you plan to take multiple trips over and over again, you can get an unlimited day for $9, $14 for 2 days, $16 for 3 days, etc. [Review 749] - 22nd Review of 2025

Although Atlanta does not have the mass transit like NYC, Boston or Chicago, MARTA is a good option…read morewhen commuting to the airport, Buckhead or the convention center. At a cost of $2.50 per trip with up to four transfers allowed in a 3 hour window, it is a "breeze" to use in the city. This past weekend, when many gas stations were empty, car rentals were over $100 a day and a lift from the airport was up to $233, MARTA was an easy and affordable way to travel in Atlanta. If making a lot of trips, passes are $9 for the day or $14 and $16 for a two or three day passes. Check the schedule so that you know where to transfer, which exit to take and what is running. The Convention Center is huge, so be prepared for a long walk after leaving the terminal. The redline has limited hours on Sunday, so plan ahead.