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How to get to Downtown in Atlanta by bus or subway?

Directions to Downtown (Atlanta) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown

    BusBus: 21, 26, 3, 42, 55.SubwaySubway: BLUE, GOLD, RED, GREEN.

How to get to Downtown by bus?

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How to get to Downtown by subway?

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Bus stops near Downtown in Atlanta

  • Alabama St @ Broad St (Five Points Station), 1 min walk,
  • Alabama St @ Forsyth St (Five Points Station), 1 min walk,
  • Alabama St @ Peachtree St (Five Points Station), 1 min walk,
  • Peachtree St @ Alabama St (Five Points Station), 2 min walk,
  • Forsyth St @ Alabama St (Five Points Station), 2 min walk,
  • Five Points Station (Forsyth Street at Alabama Street), 2 min walk,
  • Peachtree St at Five Points Station, 3 min walk,
  • Martin Luther King Jr Dr & Peachtree St, 4 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Downtown in Atlanta

  • Woodruff Park, 7 min walk,

Subway stations near Downtown in Atlanta

  • Five Points Station, 16 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown in Atlanta

  • 26, Bankhead Station Via Carver Hills,
  • 816, Emory University,
  • 186, Wesley Chapel Road Via Rainbow Drive,
  • 21, Kensington Station,
  • 55, Five Points Station,
  • 42, Lakewood/ Ft. Mcpherson Station,
  • 49, Metro Transitional Via Boulevard,
  • 40, West End Station,
  • 813, West Lake Station,
  • 3, H.E. Holmes Station,
  • 100, Busbee Park & Ride,
  • 101, Marietta Transfer Center,
  • 430, 430 Downtown,
  • 432, 432 Downtown,
  • 440, 440 Downtown / Midtown,
  • 441, 441 Downtown / Midtown,
  • 442, 442 Downtown,
  • 453, 453 Downtown / Midtown,
  • 400, 400 Downtown,
  • 413, 413 Downtown,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Downtown?

    The closest stations to Downtown are:

    • Alabama St @ Broad St (Five Points Station) is 11 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Alabama St @ Forsyth St (Five Points Station) is 63 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Alabama St @ Peachtree St (Five Points Station) is 66 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Peachtree St @ Alabama St (Five Points Station) is 94 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Forsyth St @ Alabama St (Five Points Station) is 101 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Five Points Station (Forsyth Street at Alabama Street) is 103 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Peachtree St at Five Points Station is 179 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Martin Luther King Jr Dr & Peachtree St is 265 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Woodruff Park is 534 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Five Points Station is 1284 yards away, 16 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown: 21, 26, 3, 42, 55, 816.

  • Which subway lines stop near Downtown?

    These subway lines stop near Downtown: BLUE, GOLD, RED.

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Downtown in Atlanta?

    The nearest light rail station to Downtown in Atlanta is Woodruff Park. It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Downtown in Atlanta?

    The nearest subway station to Downtown in Atlanta is Five Points Station. It’s a 16 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Downtown in Atlanta?

    The nearest bus stops to Downtown in Atlanta are Alabama St @ Broad St (Five Points Station), Alabama St @ Forsyth St (Five Points Station) and Alabama St @ Peachtree St (Five Points Station). The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Downtown in Atlanta?

    The ATLSC is the first light rail that goes to Downtown in Atlanta. It stops nearby at 8:22 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Downtown in Atlanta?

    The ATLSC is the last light rail that goes to Downtown in Atlanta. It stops nearby at 11:06 PM.

  • What time is the first subway to Downtown in Atlanta?

    The BLUE is the first subway that goes to Downtown in Atlanta. It stops nearby at 4:51 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to Downtown in Atlanta?

    The GOLD is the last subway that goes to Downtown in Atlanta. It stops nearby at 1:48 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown in Atlanta?

    The 813 is the first bus that goes to Downtown in Atlanta. It stops nearby at 4:49 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown in Atlanta?

    The 42 is the last bus that goes to Downtown in Atlanta. It stops nearby at 12:50 AM.

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Public Transit to Downtown in Atlanta

Wondering how to get to Downtown in Atlanta, United States? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Downtown with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Downtown in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Alabama St @ Broad St (Five Points Station); Alabama St @ Forsyth St (Five Points Station); Alabama St @ Peachtree St (Five Points Station); Peachtree St @ Alabama St (Five Points Station); Forsyth St @ Alabama St (Five Points Station); Five Points Station (Forsyth Street at Alabama Street); Peachtree St at Five Points Station; Martin Luther King Jr Dr & Peachtree St; Woodruff Park; Five Points Station.

Bus: 21, 26, 3, 42, 55, 816, 186, 49, 40, 813.Subway: BLUE, GOLD, RED, GREEN.

Want to see if there’s another route that gets you there at an earlier time? Moovit helps you find alternative routes or times. Get directions from and directions to Downtown easily from the Moovit App or Website.

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Downtown in Atlanta

Subway lines with stations closest to Downtown in Atlanta

Bus lines with stations closest to Downtown in Atlanta