Traveling to Atlanta’s airport from Emory’s main campus? There are several easy, affordable options using Emory’s shuttles, MARTA buses, and MARTA rail. All routes ultimately connect to the Airport MARTA Station, located inside the domestic terminal.
Multiple options are listed below, along with average trip times. Trip times are impacted by day of travel, time of travel, weather, traffic, and other options. Not all routes operate at all times. Check schedules in advance of your travel.
Option 1: MARTA Route 6 Northbound → Lindbergh Station
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Board MARTA Route 6 – Clifton Road / Emory along Clifton Road, including the MARTA shelter across Clifton Road from Woodruff Circle.
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Ride north to Lindbergh Center Station.
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Transfer to the Gold Line MARTA rail and ride south to Airport Station.
🕐 Estimated travel time: ~15 minutes on the bus + 30 minutes on rail = ~45 minutes
Option 2: MARTA Route 6 Southbound → Inman Park Station
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Board Route 6 southbound at Woodruff Circle or Clifton Road.
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Ride to Inman Park–Reynoldstown Station.
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Transfer to the Blue Line westbound to Five Points Station.
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Transfer to the Gold or Red Line southbound and ride to Airport Station.
🕐 Estimated travel time: ~15 minutes on the bus + 10 minutes on Blue Line + 15 minutes on rail = ~40 minutes
Option 3: MARTA Route 36 → Midtown Station
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Board MARTA Route 36 – North Decatur Road / Virginia Highland at stops along North Decatur Road, including Haygood, Clifton Road, or the Haygood gate near Emory Village.
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Ride west to Midtown Station.
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Transfer to the Gold or Red Line MARTA rail and ride south to Airport Station.
🕐 Estimated travel time: ~15 minutes on the bus + 10 minutes on Blue Line + 15 minutes on rail = ~40 minutes
Option 4: MARTA Route 19 Northbound → Chamblee Station
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Board MARTA Route 19 – Clairmont Road / Howard Avenue at stops along Clairmont Road, including Starvine Way near the Clairmont Campus or North Decatur Road.
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Ride north to Chamblee Station.
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Board the Gold Line MARTA rail southbound and ride directly to Airport Station.
🕐 Estimated travel time: ~30 minutes on the bus + 45 minutes on rail = ~75 minutes
Option 5: MARTA Route 19 Southbound → Decatur Station
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Board MARTA Route 19 – Clairmont Road / Howard Avenue at stops along Clairmont Road, including Starvine Way near the Clairmont Campus or North Decatur Road.
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Ride south to Decatur Station.
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Take the Blue Line west to Five Points Station.
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Transfer to the Gold or Red Line and continue south to Airport Station.
🕐 Estimated travel time: ~25 minutes on the bus + 10 minutes on Blue Line + 15 minutes on rail = ~50 minutes
Option 6: MARTA Route 816 → Five Points Station
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Board MARTA Route 816 – North Highland Avenue / Emory at stops along Michael Street and Houston Mill or along Clifton Road including near CDC/Emory Point
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Ride south to Five Points Station.
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Transfer to the Gold or Red Line MARTA rail and continue south to Airport Station.
🕐 Estimated travel time: ~45 minutes on the bus + 15 minutes on rail = ~60 minutes
Option 7: CCTMA Shuttle → Decatur Station
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Board the free CCTMA commuter shuttle at Woodruff Circle.
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Ride to Decatur MARTA Station.
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Take the Blue Line west to Five Points Station.
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Transfer to the Gold or Red Line and ride south to Airport Station.
🕐 Estimated travel time: ~15 minutes on the shuttle + 10 minutes on Blue Line + 15 minutes on rail = ~40 minutes
Option 8: EUH Midtown Shuttle → Civic Center Station
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Board the EUH Midtown Emory Shuttle at Woodruff Circle.
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Ride to the stop at Civic Center MARTA Station.
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Enter Civic Center and board the Gold or Red Line southbound.
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Ride directly to Airport Station.
🕐 Estimated travel time: ~25 minutes on the shuttle + 20 minutes on rail = ~45 minutes
Fare & Access Info
- Standard MARTA fare is $2.50 each way.
- Emory and CCTMA shuttles are free. No ID is required.
Travel Tips
Allow 60–90 minutes total for your trip, depending on your route and transfer timing. Use the MARTA On the Go app or Passio GO! to track MARTA buses and Emory shuttles.