Getting around Atlanta from Forest Park means weighing MARTA bus connections against driving or rideshare, depending on where you’re going. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is about 30 minutes by car from this Forest Park hotel.
At a glance
- MARTA Route 193 serves Forest Park City Hall and connects East Point Station with Southlake Mall.
- Route 195, Forest Parkway, also serves the Forest Park area.
- At ATL, domestic-terminal rideshare pickup is at the North Economy lot; international-terminal pickup is at the arrival-level outer curb.
What to know about Forest Park’s location
Forest Park has local bus service and road access, so plan around your specific destination and the connections available for that trip.
For local context before you plan a route, the Forest Park neighborhood guide covers the area visitors should know about.
How do you use MARTA from Forest Park?
MARTA Route 193 connects East Point Station with Southlake Mall and serves Forest Park City Hall. Route 195, Forest Parkway, also serves the Forest Park area.
On the East Point Station–Southlake Mall segment, Route 193 runs every 30 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, and every 60 minutes on Sundays. Alternating trips via Southlake Parkway/Tara Boulevard and Jonesboro Road run every 60 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, and every 120 minutes on Sundays.
At East Point Station, Route 193 connects with Routes 78, 80, 81, 84, 192 and 307. The Justice Center Transfer Point connects with Routes 191, 192, 193 and 800. If you transfer between buses, or between bus and rail, use the same payment method for both legs to avoid an additional fare.
Service details can change, so check the official MARTA site before you go.
Driving and parking for Atlanta visits
For a downtown Atlanta drive, check the route and parking arrangements for your destination before setting out.
ATL describes its North and South Hourly Parking Lots as the lots closest to the terminal entrances, suitable for passenger pickup or drop-off.
Domestic Park Ride is priced at $15, and ATL West Parking is at 4199 Skytrain Way, College Park, GA 30337. Parking prices and arrangements can change, so check the official Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport site before you go.
Rideshare and taxi options at ATL
At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, rideshare pickup locations differ by terminal. Domestic passengers should go to the North Economy lot; international passengers should go to the arrival-level outer curb. Uber, Lyft, HeRide and Boogidy are authorized providers, and you need the relevant provider’s app on your phone.
Flat one-person taxi fares from ATL are $37.50 to Downtown, $39.50 to Midtown and $49.50 to Buckhead, each including a $1.50 surcharge. Each additional person is $2.00. Metered fares start at $3.50 for the first 1/8 mile, with $0.30 for each additional 1/8 mile, a $1.50 vehicle trip fee and $24.00 per hour for wait time.
Those taxi figures apply to trips from ATL, not to a taxi from Forest Park. Terminal locations and other airport transport details are covered in the Hartsfield-Jackson airport guide for Forest Park visitors.
Choosing an option for your destination
Choose according to the route you need: Route 193 offers a defined connection through East Point Station, while driving and MARTA provide different ways to plan trips around Atlanta. For attractions, check the route and transfer points for your destination.
For airport journeys, weigh the available bus connections against airport parking, rideshare or taxi. The flat taxi fares apply from ATL to Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead; they are not fares from Forest Park.
If the airport is your main destination, the airport transportation guide for Forest Park focuses on that trip.
FAQs
Which MARTA bus serves Forest Park?
Route 193 serves Forest Park City Hall, and Route 195, Forest Parkway, also serves the area.
Where does Route 193 go?
It connects East Point Station with Southlake Mall, with transfer connections at East Point Station and the Justice Center Transfer Point.
Where is rideshare pickup at ATL?
Domestic-terminal passengers should go to the North Economy lot, while international-terminal passengers should use the arrival-level outer curb. Uber, Lyft, HeRide and Boogidy are authorized providers.