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.

Wonderful experience Very relaxing…read more Only complaint is that bathrooms could be cleaner

I have been here a few times before but never managed to submit a review. I took a train ride to…read moreDelaware from Atlanta. The Crescent train comes through Atlanta twice a day. Once in each direction. On this particular trip the train was supposed to leave around 11:30 pm. I arrived around 10pm. I checked my bags with no problem. Amtrak allows you to check two bags under 50 pounds each for free. The baggage handler tagged my bags and put them on a belt with no problems. My ticker eas tagged handicap so I was directed to a seating area near the steps and elevator to wait for the train. The station is small but it is kept up well. The waiting room has ample seating for the amount of customers they have every day. The train arrived at 10:30. We were called to line up to go downstairs to the track. Handicap passengers used the elevator. The attendant took us 3 at a time to the train on a golf cart. The front of the train is closest to the station. It is a long walk down the platform to the cars. The conductor will ask you the name of your destination, give you an assigned seat and then direct you to the train car. The conductor was a little tart when customers were asking her questions. After boarding, I tried to get comfortable. Keep in mind there are already people on train. Some were sleeping due to the time being very late. After a few stops the train emptied due to passengers getting off in South Carolina. I was able to move to a seat by myself. Very nice. The ride is long but I still would take the train again.

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.

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.

MARTA - North Avenue Station is the one I always get off to go to Fox Theatre or Georgia Tech home…read morefootball games, because both are within walking distances. Also within walking distances to this station are The Varsity and Mary Mac's Tea Room. This station is average, regarding maintenance. It's a smaller station that's easy to get into and out of, with multiple entrances and exits. One entrance/exit is at North Avenue. Another entrance/exit is at an office building, near an indoor, two-level shopping center. There isn't a dedicated parking lot for MARTA. MARTA train riders have to use stairs, elevator or escalators to go down one level to get to the loading area. MARTA bus riders stay at the street level to get to the bus loading area. Concrete benches against the walls are available for train riders to sit on while waiting for their trains. Whenever it's hot inside the station, MARTA employees place large fans in place and turn them on to move the the air. This doesn't really help unless you're standing right in front of the fan (this comes from personal experience). Large colorful artwork hangs on the walls.

January 2024 S U M…read moreM A R Y Though I appreciate public transportation in the city, MARTA simply needs to expand its routes, the buses and trains need to be deep cleaned and we'd have a winner. T R A N S P O R T yes... Cute girls do take the bus! At least this girl who doesn't own a car. I currently live in Midtown and I pretty much walk everywhere I need to go but not everything is walking distance or it's just too cold. And on those days, I take public transportation. I grew up here and so I understand that Atlanta is not a huge public transportation city. I always had a car and drove, mainly because the public transportation doesn't go to enough places. I also feel that the stations are not monitored and guarded well enough, so I have time there is a worry of safety. On this particular day, I was just trying to go down the street to Ponce city market. It was about a six minute bus drive from the bus stop that I walked to. Unfortunately, there are literally no signs on the bus stop. All it says is MARTA in big capital letters. You don't see the bus number, you don't see the direction the bus is going. Nothing. (It isn't like this in Dallas!) So of course I got on the wrong bus and ended up being 30 minutes late to where I had to go. S E R V I C E The bus driver was really kind and we had a good laugh about me going the wrong way and overall he made me feel comfortable. A M B I E N C E Personally, within the last couple of years, I have gotten used to taking public transportation in different cities during different hours. Generally, I feel safe. I have never felt unsafe being on the MARTA in Atlanta. But I also don't take it that often. I do feel overall the MARTA could be more clean and the routes should be expanded. P R I C E This is my biggest gripe! You have to pay every time you change your mode of transportation. So when you go from train to bus, you have to pay again. If you go from bus to bus, you have to pay again. So if you have to take multiple modes of transportation you could end up paying Four times for a ticket just for one way. They should be time boxed. Tickets should be per a time limit with unlimited swipes. For example, and Dallas, tickets have a two or three hour time window or an all day ticket. In which you can ride as many trains in as many buses as you wish within the time window that you paid for. Often times, it doesn't just take one train or bus to get where you wanna go. Especially in Atlanta where the routes of MARTA are not well connected. They do have a monthly pass. They also have discounts for students, disabled persons and senior citizens. R A T I N G Three Stars off. Because of the price, disjointed routes and lack of info on bus signs .

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.

Five Points MARTA Station is the only station where MARTA riders can transfer from the trains going…read morein the north/south directions to the east/west directions and vice versa. Because of this, it's the busiest train station, based on entries and exits, in the MARTA system. Employees try to keep this station clean, but with so many train riders passing through, the station is sometimes dirty. I personally have been in this station only to transfer to another train going in a different direction, and have never physically entered or exited the station using the gates. In this station, the north/south trains of the Red line and the north-east/south trains of the Gold line run on the tracks in the lower level. The east/west trains of the Green and the Blue lines run on the tracks in the upper level. Multiple escalators, stairways and elevators allow MARTA customers to move from one level to the other. Just a word of caution: If you're slow moving and you're transferring to another level, wait until most of the crowd gets ahead of you. Otherwise, you may get pushed and jostled by people hurrying to get by you. This is especially true if you're transferring to another train either before or after an event at either State Farm Arena, Mercedes-Benz Stadium or Georgia World Congress Center. Signage is accurate and helpful, but you have to know in which direction you want to travel to prevent confusion. Electronic signs in the stations let riders know the approximate remaining wait times for the arriving trains. A PA announcement lets everyone in the station which train is arriving. Both levels in this station are well lit, and there are few concrete benches to sit on while waiting for trains to arrive. Just like in every train station, MARTA customers need to ensure their safety by being aware of their surroundings and not stand too close to the train tracks.

It's been over a decade since I've ridden Marta and I was impressed how they've kept the prices…read morelow. It's only $2.50 per ride plus $1 for the ticket. You can go from any point A to point B for the same fare. It's very clean unlike other subway systems in the country (e.g. NYC) and the rules posted discourage any bad behavior. I took Marta most places while I was in Atlanta and never felt unsafe. It is a super-efficient and cost effective way to get around.

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!

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?