Transportation
Getting to Emory from the Airport
The nearest airport to Emory's campus is the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). To get to Emory from the airport, several options are available. After clearing customs and gathering your bags, follow the signs that say "Ground Transportation." You will find car rental kiosks, taxi stands, and information about shuttles. If you need assistance at the airport, visit the new Airport Information and Ground Transportation Center, located in the arrival's lobby next door to Hertz Car Rental. The center's hours of operation are 7:00am to 11:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Taxis or shuttles are generally the fastest and most convenient ways to get to Emory. A taxi from the airport to Emory campus will cost from $30 to $40 (though prices may vary) and will take approximately 25 minutes. Allow at least an hour for travel time during rush hours, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Emory Inn & Conference Center recommends the Atlanta Superior AirportShuttle. One way from the airport costs $25; roundtrip costs $40:
http://www.atlsuperiorshuttle.com/services.asp.
Public transportation is also available, but because Emory's campus is not served directly by a train line, this option requires a bit more coordination. Atlanta's mass transit system is MARTA (Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority). MARTA operates bus and train service throughout Atlanta. Fares at this time are $1.75, and discounted weekly passes are available. Fares must be paid using Breeze Cards or Breeze Tickets, which can be purchased at the train station. The Emory campus is accessible from the Lindbergh MARTA station. From the airport, take any train northbound to Lindbergh station and transfer to the #6 Emory bus to the Emory campus. This route serves the main campus, Woodruff Residence Hall, and Emory Inn & Conference Center. For transit maps and schedules, visit MARTA’s homepage, or visit the Atlanta Trip Planner, operated by Citizens for Progressive Transit. (It is much more user-friendly than MARTA's homepage.)
Renting a car is also an option. There are a number of car rental agencies located inside the arrivals' lobby of the airport.
Important Addresses
Tell your taxi or shuttle driver to take you to the appropriate address:
Woodruff Residential Center
1495 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322
Emory Conference Center Hotel and Emory Inn
1615 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
University Inn
1767 N. Decatur Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Getting around Atlanta
Generally, Atlanta is a car city. If you wish to truly explore the city and its surroundings during your visit, you, and perhaps a couple colleagues may wish to rent a car. If you do, remember to try to avoid morning traffic from 7-9 am and afternoon from 3:30-7:30 pm as they are especially congested.
Aside from traditional car rentals, there is an hourly car rental service called Zipcar. The number of cars around campus is limited, but this may be a great option for some quick trips. Remember, you must be a registered user in advance.
Public transportation around Atlanta is clean and safe but limited. Emory is accessible from both the Lindbergh and Inman Park stations via the #6 Emory bus. You may also take the #36 bus from the Arts Center and Avondale stations. The #245 Kensington/Emory express bus also serves Emory from the Lindbergh and Kensington stations. Please allow travel times of 1-2 hours for most popular locations. trip.atltransit.com
Emory has a free shuttle service that traverses the campus and its immediate surroundings on a regular basis. On a more limited schedule it also travels to several popular shopping centers and other attractions.
Taxi service around the city is also limited. Don’t count on walking up to the street corner with a raised arm and expecting a cab to stop! Unless you are on Peachtree Street you mostly likely need to call a cab. From Emory, this can take some time. Some taxi service options are American Cab Company (404) 873-1410 and Checker Cab 404-351-1111.