Airport Travel Guide
ATL

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport — Transportation

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

TZ America/New_York (GMT-5/-4) · 9 mi / 14 km to Downtown Atlanta

7
Terminals
35+
Airlines served
5+
Nearby hotels listed
8
Rental car brands

Every way to get to and from ATL, with real travel times and cost estimates into Atlanta.

  • 1

    MARTA rail

    Direct subway line from the airport station into Downtown and Midtown Atlanta.

    ~15 min to Downtown · $2.50

  • 2

    Plane Train

    Free underground people-mover connecting all concourses.

    2–8 min between concourses · Free (post-security)

  • 3

    Taxi

    Metered fare from the taxi stand outside the domestic terminal.

    20–35 min · $30–40

  • 4

    Rideshare

    Uber/Lyft pickup from the terminal's ground transportation area.

    20–35 min · $25–45

  • 5

    Airport shuttle/van

    Shared shuttles serve nearby hotels and outlying suburbs.

    Varies · $15–30

Travel times & cost estimates

OptionTime to city centerCost
MARTA rail~15 min to Downtown$2.50
Plane Train2–8 min between concoursesFree (post-security)
Taxi20–35 min$30–40
Rideshare20–35 min$25–45
Airport shuttle/vanVaries$15–30

Pros and cons

Public transit

  • Cheapest option in almost every case
  • Avoids road traffic and surge pricing
  • Can involve transfers with luggage

Taxi / rideshare

  • Door-to-door convenience
  • No transfers or timetables
  • Price rises with traffic and demand