Q. What does MARTA bus mean?
How does riding MARTA work? MARTA is Atlanta’s combined bus, rail and streetcar transit system. It includes 48 miles of rail, 2.7-miles of circular streetcar tracks, and more than 1,000 miles of bus routes spanning Atlanta. That means MARTA can get you wherever you need to be.
Q. How does MARTA bus work?
You can use a Breeze Card or pay cash ($2.50) to ride the bus, but drivers cannot make change. Keep in mind that if you pay with cash, you also won’t get a free transfer to the train. You can purchase Breeze Cards and fare at any MARTA station or online. Allow 24 hours for fare to load for bus travel.
Table of Contents
- Q. What does MARTA bus mean?
- Q. How does MARTA bus work?
- Q. How much does it cost to ride MARTA?
- Q. Who uses MARTA?
- Q. Does MARTA go underground?
- Q. Who made MARTA?
- Q. Where is MARTA located?
- Q. How many routes does the MARTA bus run?
- Q. Is there parking at the MARTA stations in Atlanta?
- Q. Are there any MARTA buses in Cobb County GA?
- Q. Can you use a transfer on a MARTA bus?
Q. How much does it cost to ride MARTA?
Fare Guide
| Cash Fare | $ 2.50 (Paid at bus farebox, no transfer) |
|---|---|
| Breeze Card | $ 2.00 (With purchase of additional fare. All fare products must be loaded onto a Breeze Card.) |
| Breeze Ticket (cannot be reloaded) | $1.00 |
| Single Trip | $2.50 |
| Round Trip | $5.00 |
Q. Who uses MARTA?
MARTA’s combined bus and rail service supports 24,864 jobs throughout Atlanta and the state of Georgia. people every weekday.
Q. Does MARTA go underground?
To get there on MARTA, take any train to Five Points and follow the signs to street level. Walk toward the Peachtree Street exit and keep right for a doorway marked “Underground Atlanta.” Go through the doorway and down the stairs to reach the official underground area.
Q. Who made MARTA?
the Georgia General Assembly
In 1965 the Georgia General Assembly voted to create MARTA, the mass transit system for the City of Atlanta and the five core metro counties: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett.
Q. Where is MARTA located?
Atlanta
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 2424 Piedmont Road NE Atlanta, GA 30324 |
| Website | MARTA |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | February 17, 1972 (buses) June 30, 1979 (rail) |
Q. How many routes does the MARTA bus run?
MARTA runs hundreds of buses over 91 routes covering over one thousand route-miles. Bus times vary by individual route, so be sure to check the schedule for your specific route. Customers are allowed to bring bikes on buses that are equipped with a bike rack. Learn more about bikes and MARTA.
Q. Is there parking at the MARTA stations in Atlanta?
Most MARTA stations offer ample parking, so you can drive into Atlanta and then take the train into the center of the action. MARTA makes getting around Atlanta affordable. : Gene Phillips, AtlantaPhotos.com
Q. Are there any MARTA buses in Cobb County GA?
Although Cobb County is not part of the MARTA system, the agency operates one limited bus route to the Cumberland Boulevard Transfer Center and another to Six Flags Over Georgia. MARTA allows bicycles on its trains, and buses have room for two bicycles on racks mounted on the front of the bus.
Q. Can you use a transfer on a MARTA bus?
Transfers cannot be used for round-trip travel. You are allowed 4 transfers within a 3-hour period. MARTA has hundreds of buses in service throughout the network, covering over 103 routes. In 2014, MARTA upgraded its fleet with 200 New Flyer buses, increasing passenger comfort and fuel efficiency.
