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Atlanta Rail System (MARTA) Getting to/from N. Springs Station
North Springs MARTA Station--N11



Where to Meet Me at North Springs MARTA Station

(for those coming into Atlanta)

When you get on the MARTA Rail System at the Airport, bus station, or through AMTRAK, please call me at 678-469-0978, this gives me a 30-45 minute heads up and know you are here!

When you arrive at the North Springs MARTA Station, you will go down the steps and out the gates on the parking lot deck side. Go to the garage on the RIGHT and through the doors. Look to your left and you will see me!


 There are quite a few questions from incoming hikers about being picked up at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. I thought I'd pass some information along to save you time, money, and a lot of headaches.

The MARTA Rail System goes directly to the terminal at the airport. Most folks that provide transportation prefer to pick up hikers at the North Springs MARTA Station(N11). It's the furthest station North on the line. The cost is $2.25 each way for the 40-45 minute ride and you get to see some really cool sights of the city.

The distance to drive from N. Springs Station is about 60-65 miles round trip and it takes much longer in Atlanta traffic.

Here are a few tips to help you easily get to the North Springs station. First of all, when you are ready to  leave the airport, you want to get on the North Springs train. There are 2. Do NOT get on the Doraville train, It'll be a looong ride to get back as you'll see in the map below.

The trains usually run every 20 minutes during off peak hours and every 10 minutes at the busiest times.

**Please note, on Saturdays and Sundays, you will have to change trains at the Lindbergh MARTA Station and then get on the North Springs Train--Please ask for assistance if you need!!!**

As far as your gear and supplies, the NTSB prohibits the carry on of fuel of any kind. Check with your carrier for the rules. It'll help you get along faster at security check points.

For those coming in on Greyhound, MARTA is within walking distance of the rail station(Garnett Station-S1). Just ask the folks there and they will gladly direct you. Follow the rail instructions above.

If you are coming in on AMTRAK, you will get on the #110 MARTA bus to the Arts Center Station(N5) and follow the instructions above to N. Springs.
I think you can get a transfer to the bus from this station to the rail system. Things have changed in the last few months. If not, it's $1.75 additionally.

Just an FYI, there are 2 gear shops on the way to Amicalola/Springer Mountain via Ga. 400. REI minutes from the station and Outside World in Dawsonville. Both are very close to the highway! There's a Wal-Mart and lots of food as well.