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MARTA, Atlanta's public transportation system, offers rapid rail and bus service that is easy to navigate. MARTA is also available directly from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Click here to view helpful airport guide.





Tip for first-time MARTA users
When arriving at the airport, MARTA adds 50 cents to the cost of the first trip. Breeze fare cards are $2.25 for the first trip and $1.75 for each subsequent trip.

Atlanta Link
Atlanta Link shuttles run continually from the airport to the hotels from 6am – Midnight, with a 15 minute wait or less. Shuttles depart the airport from the South Terminal Baggage Claim (Delta), exit Door S6 and cross out to the middle island.

Save Time and Money Book Online:
Receive an additional $2.00 off the round trip fare from the airport to your hotel through The Atlanta Link when you purchase your ticket online. To receive the discount and reserve your spot, click here. If you are having problems booking online give us a call at 404-524-3400. Be sure to mention code: FRC

Taxi Cabs

Atlanta has established set taxi fares between the airport and the downtown convention district and several other locations.

Taxi Fee Structure - Business District

Flat Rate Zone from/to the Airport
Downtown $ 30.00
Buckhead $ 38.00
Midtown $ 32.00

*$2.00 charge for ea. additional person.

Taxi Fee Structure - Outside Business District

Rates computed by a meter
$ 2.50 for the first 1/8 mile
$ 0.25 for ea. additional 1/8 mile
$ 21.00/hr Wait time

Fares originating from a business and concluding at a business within the zone of Downtown, Buckhead and Midtown at a rate of $8.00 one person ($2.00 charge for ea. person ). More information is available by calling 404-762-6087.

Taxi Cab Service providers
Need to catch a cab? Click here for a listing of service providers.

Georgia World Congress Center Parking
Getting to the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) is easy, and thanks to more than 4,500 parking spaces on campus, so is parking. The GWCC operates five surface lots and two parking decks-all located within the convention, sports and entertainment campus.
Click here to learn more.

GWCC Parking Quick Facts
  • Parking rates are $10 or less for all-day parking
  • Rates never increase due to event day activity in downtown
  • All lots are gated and attendants are on duty during all show/event hours
  • Public safety patrols the lots and decks
  • Emergency vehicle assistance is available for motorists in distress


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