Atlanta is served by Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Hartsfield-Jackson bears the proud distinction of being "the world’s busiest passenger airport." The Airport has long been known as a major connecting hub serving numerous destinations around the globe.

Official Name: The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Official Shortened Name/Code: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport / ATL

Distance From Downtown Atlanta: 10 miles (16.2 kilometers)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Thirty shuttle services offer door-to-door and on-demand pickup service in the Atlanta metropolitan area and bordering states. Vans carry seven to 14 passengers and depart every 15 minutes within the metropolitan area, and every 30 minutes for all other areas. Hartsfield-Jackson's taxi loading zone is located within the Ground Transportation Center just west of the Terminal South baggage claim area. The Airport houses 11 rental car agencies with free shuttle service to and from the Airport.

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is Atlanta's state-of-the-art public transportation system.  MARTA has a rail station right inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This service offers the quickest and most inexpensive way to get to downtown Atlanta's hotels and other hotels all over Fulton and DeKalb counties. The station is located on the west end of the Terminal between Terminal North and South baggage claim areas. Fares are $1.75 per person, one-way.  For questions, please contact MARTA at 404-848-5000 or visit their website at www.itsmarta.com