Atlanta Metro Transit Map

Introduction to Atlanta Metro

The Atlanta Metro system (MARTA) is the main public transit system in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. It consists of four lines: Red Line, Gold Line, Blue Line, and Green Line, connecting downtown, the airport, and surrounding areas.

Overview of Atlanta Metro Lines

Atlanta Metro Line Details

Summary Table of Atlanta Metro Line Information

The following table summarizes key information about the Atlanta Metro system (MARTA), compiled from official data and public sources:

Data Notes:

1. Year Opened:

• The Red and Gold Lines were the first MARTA lines, entering service in December 1979.
• The Blue and Green Lines were phased in starting in 1981, with the Blue Line initially operating only its western segment before expanding to Indian Creek.

2. Type: All lines are Heavy Rail with standard gauge (1,435 mm) and a maximum speed of 110 km/h.

3. Length and Stations:

• The Red Line is the longest, spanning the north-south corridor from northern Atlanta to the airport; the Green Line is the shortest, connecting Bankhead in the west to Edgewood in the east.
• Total system length is 77 km, including overlapping segments across the four lines.

4. Ridership:

• Data is based on the 2024 fiscal year report; ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels (2019 average ~85,000 daily passengers) due to COVID-19 impacts.
• The Red Line has the highest ridership, driven by its airport and central business district connections; the Green Line has the lowest due to lower population density in its service area.

Additional Information:

• Transfer Hubs: Five Points Station is the only station where all four lines can be transferred, serving as the system’s core hub.
• Operating Hours: Weekdays: 5:00 AM – 1:00 AM next day; Weekends: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM next day. Headways range from 5–10 minutes during peak times.
• Fares: Single ticket: $2.50; Breeze Card工本费 (issuance fee): $2. Free transfers between buses and metro are available.

Data Sources:

• Line routes and station information: MARTA official maps and the Infra Info Hub database.
• Opening years: MARTA historical timeline and Zippia archives.
• Ridership: 2024 fiscal year operational report and Moovit data.

For more detailed real-time service information, visit the MARTA official website  or use the official app.

Atlanta Metro Station List and Schedule

Below are detailed tables of station names, first/last departure times for the four MARTA lines, presented separately for each line with directional differences and special service notes:

Red Line

Operational Features:

• Directional Differences: First departure from the airport is 5:30 AM, last departure is 1:30 AM next day, ~10–15 minutes later than from North Springs.
• Headways: 10 minutes during peak hours (6–9 AM, 3–7 PM), 12–20 minutes off-peak, 20 minutes on weekends.
• Airport Service: The Red Line is the only direct metro connection to the airport; the airport station is open 24/7, though trains operate as scheduled above.

Gold Line

Operational Features:

• Route Overlap: The Gold Line shares tracks with the Red Line from Lindbergh Center to the airport, using the same schedules and trains.
• Northern Extension: The unique Doraville-to-Lindbergh Center segment follows the same headways as the Red Line.
• Directional Differences: First departure from the airport is 5:30 AM, last departure is 1:30 AM next day.

Blue Line

Operational Features:

• Western Extension: The Blue Line is the only line serving Atlanta’s western Hamilton E. Holmes area, with last trains ~1 hour later than other lines.
• Directional Differences: First departure from Indian Creek is 5:10 AM, last departure is 2:03 AM next day, ~5 minutes earlier than from Hamilton E. Holmes.
• Headways: 10 minutes during peak hours, 12 minutes off-peak, 20 minutes on weekends.

Green Line

Operational Features:

• Shortest Line: The Green Line has only 9 stations, connecting Bankhead in west Atlanta to Edgewood/Candler Park in the east.
• Directional Differences: First departure from Edgewood/Candler Park is 5:05 AM, last departure is 1:00 AM next day, ~3 minutes earlier than from Bankhead.
• Headways: 10 minutes during peak hours, 12–20 minutes off-peak, 20 minutes on weekends.

General Information

1. Transfer Hubs:

• Five Points Station: The only station with transfers to all four lines.
• Lindbergh Center Station: Transfer point between the Red and Gold Lines.
• Edgewood/Candler Park Station: Transfer point between the Blue and Green Lines.

2. Fares:

• Single ticket: $2.50; Breeze Card issuance fee: $2. Free transfers between buses and metro are available.

3. Real-Time Information:

• Check real-time arrival times and service updates via the MARTA website  or official app.

4. Notes:

• Last departure times are from the starting station; arrival times at intermediate stations should be calculated based on travel time.
• Operational hours may change on holidays (e.g., Thanksgiving, Christmas); confirm schedules before travel.

For detailed maps or accessibility information, visit the MARTA official website or contact customer service at 404-848-5000.