How to get from Alpharetta to Atlanta by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Alpharetta to Atlanta in Atlanta, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 143 bus from Windward Park & Ride station to North Springs Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED subway and finally take the BLUE subway from Five Points Station station to Hamilton E. Holmes Transit Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

79min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 143143
Subway - REDRED
Subway - BLUEBLUE
Walk to Atlanta
Leaves from Windward Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Windward Park & Ride
    ID 902641
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    North Springs Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Springs Station
    ID 902725
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Springs Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED
    Wait for subway
    RED
    Airport
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Five Points Station
    26 min
  • 7
    Subway - BLUE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE
    Hamilton E Holmes
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hamilton E. Holmes Transit Station
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Atlanta
    Walk to
    Atlanta
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 143, RED and 3

To get from Alpharetta to Atlanta in Atlanta, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 143 bus from Windward Park & Ride station to North Springs Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED subway and finally take the 3 bus from Forsyth St @ Alabama St (Five Points Station) station to Martin L King Jr Dr SW @ Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

93min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 143143
Subway - REDRED
Bus - 33
Walk to Atlanta
Leaves from Windward Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Windward Park & Ride
    ID 902641
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    North Springs Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Springs Station
    ID 902725
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Springs Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED
    Wait for subway
    RED
    Airport
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Five Points Station
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forsyth St @ Alabama St (Five Points Station)
    ID 600032
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    H.E. Holmes Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin L King Jr Dr SW @ Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW
    ID 901000
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Atlanta
    Walk to
    Atlanta
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alpharetta to Atlanta

The distance between Alpharetta, Atlanta and Atlanta, Atlanta is approximately 33.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alpharetta to Atlanta by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Atlanta – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alpharetta

Alpharetta is located at Alpharetta, Atlanta and the nearest public transit station is Windward Park & Ride.

Bus stations close to Alpharetta:

  • Windward Park & Ride
  • Dryden Rd @ North Point Pky
  • North Point Pky @ 500

Public transit stations close to Atlanta, Atlanta

Atlanta is located at Atlanta, Atlanta and the nearest public transit station is Hamilton E Holmes Station - Outside Loop.

Subway stations close to Atlanta:

  • Ashby Transit Station
  • Hamilton E. Holmes Transit Station
  • West Lake Station

Bus stations close to Atlanta:

  • Hamilton E Holmes Station - Outside Loop
  • Hamilton E. Holmes Station
  • Martin Luther King Junior Drive at Stone Hurst Place

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via 143, RED and 3

To get from Alpharetta to Atlanta in Atlanta, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 143 bus from Windward Park & Ride station to North Springs Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED subway and finally take the 3 bus from Forsyth St @ Alabama St (Five Points Station) station to Martin L King Jr Dr SW @ Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

93min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 143143
Subway - REDRED
Bus - 33
Walk to Atlanta
Leaves from Windward Park & Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Windward Park & Ride
    ID 902641
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    North Springs Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Springs Station
    ID 902725
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Springs Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED
    Wait for subway
    RED
    Airport
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Five Points Station
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forsyth St @ Alabama St (Five Points Station)
    ID 600032
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    H.E. Holmes Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin L King Jr Dr SW @ Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW
    ID 901000
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Atlanta
    Walk to
    Atlanta
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alpharetta to Atlanta?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 143, Bus line RED, Bus line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alpharetta to Atlanta?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 143, Bus line RED, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alpharetta and Atlanta in Atlanta?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alpharetta to Atlanta in Atlanta?

    The 143 bus line goes from Windward Park & Ride station near Alpharetta to North Springs Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till North Springs Station station near Atlanta in Atlanta

  • How long does it take to travel from Alpharetta to Atlanta in Atlanta by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Alpharetta and Atlanta in Atlanta by bus and subway is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alpharetta to get to Atlanta in Atlanta?

    Get on the 143 bus from the Windward Park & Ride stop near Alpharetta in Atlanta.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alpharetta and Atlanta in Atlanta?

    Get off the bus at the North Springs Station station, which is closest to Atlanta in Atlanta.

  • How much is the bus fare from Alpharetta to Atlanta?

    The ride from Alpharetta to Atlanta costs $2.50.

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