Public Transit @ Emory University Main Campus

If you're commuting to the Clifton Campus, Emory offers several public transit options that can save you time, money, and stress. 

🚆 MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)

MARTA provides both rail and bus service across metro Atlanta. Several MARTA routes serve the Clifton Corridor:

• Route 11: Defoor Avenue / Virginia Highland
  Operates between Defoors Avenue and Emory's Executive Park campus / CHOA Arthur M. Blank Hospital with service to MARTA's Midtown Station, North Decatur Road, Clifton Road, Emory University and Emory University Hospital, CDC, Briarcliff Road

• Route 15: Clifton Road / Candler Road
  Operates between Lindbergh Station and GSU Perimeter College - Decatur Campus with service to Emory University, Emory University Hospital, Clifton Road, the Decatur rail station, downtown Decatur, Candler Road, and the South DeKalb Galleria Mall.

• Route 17: Clairmont Road / North Druid Hills Road
  Connects Lenox Mall, CHOA's Arthur M. Blank Hospital, Clairmont Road, Commerce Dr., Clairmont Ave., and Clairmont Road, downtown Decatur & MARTA's Decatur Station and MARTA's Avondale Station
  📍 Ideal for those coming from Decatur, North Decatur, and Chamblee areas.

🟪 Xpress

Xpress offers long-distance commuter service from 12 counties into central Atlanta, including a route directly from Gwinnett County to Emory University's Woodruff Circle.

• Route 415: Sugarloaf Mills and Indian Trail Park-and-Rides to Emory

📍 Best for employees coming from Gwinnett County

🟩 Ride Gwinnett (Formerly GCT)

Ride Gwinnett provides local service within Gwinnett County to key Xpress Park & ride locations and MARTA rail stations 

📍 Best for Gwinnett County commuters, especially those near I-85

🟧 CobbLinc

CobbLinc provides express service from Cobb County to key MARTA stations (Five Points, Midtown, etc.) with MARTA connections to the Clifton campus.

📍 Best for employees living in Marietta, Smyrna, or Kennesaw

🎫 How to Access These Transit Passes

Eligible Employees may receive a subsidized monthly pass for one of the above providers.
📄 Complete the Emory Commuter Benefits Registration Form to get started.

Eligible Students may take advantage of the MARTA UPass Program for Emory Students. Passes are valid for the duration of the current month (1st-31st) and are sold at the Transportation & Parking Services office between the 25th of the prior month through the 10th of the current month.

Questions? Email commute@emory.edu — we’re happy to help you choose the best route.