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Atlanta is an important junction point of land, air, and rail transportation in the United States. It is also an important commercial and industrial city, where many international companies are headquartered in. Atlanta is also an important crossroads for international air travel. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as Atlanta Airport, is the world’s busiest airport according to passenger traffic and it was ranked the world’s busiest airport according to the number of landings and takeoffs for several years. Located about 13 km from the city center, the airport is easily accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives.

Metro

The airport is easily and directly accessible from the city center by metro. The metro line that runs directly to the airport can be accessed from the Five Points Station in the city center, where 4 metro lines intersect.

Using the gold and red metro lines you can get to the airport from Five Points in 15 minutes and from Peachtree in 17 minutes. If you’re traveling on the green or blue line you have to transfer to the red or gold line at Five Points.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation method to get to the airport. Taxis are easily accessible in the city. Depending on your location in the city the airport is between 11-14 km away. Since the airport is located in close proximity to the city center taking a taxi is one of the fastest ways to get there. The taxi fare from major areas in the city center is a fixed rate.

Car

Since the airport is located very close by, driving is a quick and easy alternative. If you’re flying domestically you need to take the I-85, which connects directly to the domestic terminal. If you’re flying internationally you need to take the I-75, which connects directly to the international terminal. Both the I-85 and I-75 connect to other major freeways that provide access to other parts of the United States.

Once you get to the airport, there are indoor and outdoor parking lots, operated by 10 different companies, with a total capacity of 30 thousand vehicles. 

Airport Information

Handling over 95 million passengers annually, Atlanta Airport is not only one of the most important airports in the United States but also one of the most important international airports in the world. With over 58 thousand employees the airport is like a small city. The airport uses a color-coded system to help passengers find where they need to go.  

For buses to the city center follow the green signs, the gold and red metro lines go to the city center, and to get to nearby hotels follow the purple signs. The colored lanes on the floor will help guide you to your destination. The airport also contains dozens of restaurants and over 100 cafes offering delicious examples of international cuisine to cater to passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

Atlanta Airport also features exhibition spaces, galleries, and shopping areas. The airport is a pet friendly airport, featuring the Pet Assistance, which consists of pet areas, a veterinarian, and other amenities and services to satisfy the needs of your pet. 

The distance between Atlanta city center and DeKalb - Peachtree Airport is about 13 kilometers. The alternatives you can use are taxi, train or car rental to transfer from the city center to the airport.

Taxi

To call a taxi to your location in the city center of Atlanta, you can make a reservation from taxi companies websites, you can give them a call or your hotel can call for a taxi for you. Some of the taxi companies in the region are in the Metro district. Atlanta Airport Taxi (404) 898 0554, Taxi Cab (404) 589 1300, Star Cab Co. (404) 758 6616, Yellow Cab (404) 521 0200, Checker Cabin (404) 351 1111

In Atlanta the taxi fares are calculated based on the distance of the journey. The taximeter starts at 2.50 USD and goes up about 1 USD per kilometer. An additional 1.50 USD is the fee per passenger, while the waiting fee is 21 USD. The journey from Atlanta city center to DeKalb - Peachtree Airport on average takes approximately 20 minutes.

Train

Atlanta's widely used public transport network is called MARTA (Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority). These trains are the most economical way of travel especially with a two-way scheduled service to Fulton and DeKalb - Peachtree Airport. Trains run every day of the week from 04:45 to 01:00 from Atlanta city center at 8-minute intervals and you will be able to reach the station nearest the airport in 19 minutes. The cost to make this type of transfer is 1.75 USD per person and you can pay with a Breeze Card at the station.

MARTA trains have two rail lines that go to the airport. It is the red rail line and gold rail line that go to DeKalb - Peachtree Airport. The most advantageous line to use is the gold rail line which is marked as the Doraville route and when you arrive at Chamblee MARTHA Station the airport is easily visible. From the station, follow the Chamblee Tucker road signs and walk for 10-15 minutes and then you will arrive at DeKalb - Peachtree Airport.

If you do not want to walk when you get off the train, or if you can not walk because of your luggage, you can also take bus 19 from New Peachtree Road.

Rent a Car

If you want to travel to the airport from the city center of Atlanta with the car you have choosen and driving yourself, we suggest you to book online while planning your trip. National firms such as Alamo, AVIS, Budget, HERTZ, Thrifty have regional discount campaigns on their websites. In order to benefit from these campaigns as well as to increase your choice of preferences, we recommend you to make a reservation online which will be more beneficial than instant searches.

Hotel Transfers

You can ask the hotel where you are staying in Atlanta city center whether they have an airport transfer or not when you are booking. Since the city center is not too far from the airport, some hotels offer this service free of charge to their customers.

Airport Information

DeKalb - Peachtree Airport is located on 700 acres of land in the city of Chamblee, northeast of the state of Atlanta, in the United States. The airport which was used as an army training base in the First World War, now has 4 runways and helps reduce air traffic congestion by providing local service for smaller aircrafts and has 1 helicopter helipad.

DeKalb - Peachtree Airport is also referred to as PDK and has an average of 209,000 aircraft takeoffs and landings per year and is the second busiest airport in Georgia, followed by Georgias Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The busiest traffic of the airport is from domestic flights from Cincinnati, Cleveland and Charlotte. Commercial and business jets, training planes, helicopters and private planes are used at the airport and you will find a restaurant, post office, ATM, exchange offices and small shops to go shopping. On the north and south sides of the terminal, there is a large carpark with daily and hourly parking spaces divided into sections.

Atlanta is an important junction point of land, air, and rail transportation in the United States. It is also an important commercial and industrial city, where many international companies are headquartered in. Atlanta is also an important crossroads for international air travel. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as Atlanta Airport, is the world’s busiest airport according to passenger traffic and it was ranked the world’s busiest airport according to the number of landings and takeoffs for several years. Located about 13 km from the city center, the airport is easily accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives.

Metro

The airport is easily and directly accessible from the city center by metro. The metro line that runs directly to the airport can be accessed from the Five Points Station in the city center, where 4 metro lines intersect.

Using the gold and red metro lines you can get to the airport from Five Points in 15 minutes and from Peachtree in 17 minutes. If you’re traveling on the green or blue line you have to transfer to the red or gold line at Five Points.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation method to get to the airport. Taxis are easily accessible in the city. Depending on your location in the city the airport is between 11-14 km away. Since the airport is located in close proximity to the city center taking a taxi is one of the fastest ways to get there. The taxi fare from major areas in the city center is a fixed rate.

Car

Since the airport is located very close by, driving is a quick and easy alternative. If you’re flying domestically you need to take the I-85, which connects directly to the domestic terminal. If you’re flying internationally you need to take the I-75, which connects directly to the international terminal. Both the I-85 and I-75 connect to other major freeways that provide access to other parts of the United States.

Once you get to the airport, there are indoor and outdoor parking lots, operated by 10 different companies, with a total capacity of 30 thousand vehicles. 

Airport Information

Handling over 95 million passengers annually, Atlanta Airport is not only one of the most important airports in the United States but also one of the most important international airports in the world. With over 58 thousand employees the airport is like a small city. The airport uses a color-coded system to help passengers find where they need to go.  

For buses to the city center follow the green signs, the gold and red metro lines go to the city center, and to get to nearby hotels follow the purple signs. The colored lanes on the floor will help guide you to your destination. The airport also contains dozens of restaurants and over 100 cafes offering delicious examples of international cuisine to cater to passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

Atlanta Airport also features exhibition spaces, galleries, and shopping areas. The airport is a pet friendly airport, featuring the Pet Assistance, which consists of pet areas, a veterinarian, and other amenities and services to satisfy the needs of your pet. 

San Jose International Airport offers many alternatives for its passengers to reach the city center. Taxi, luxury minivan and limousine are just a few of them. Tramway is the most affordable option for those who want to minimize their transportation budget by taking the advantage of public transportation. On the other hand, you can also take Amtrak Train, which traverses the 46 states of the United States of America. In addition, many hotels in the city offer airport shuttle service for a fee or free of charge.

Taxi

You can take a taxi in front of both terminal buildings. The lowest taxi fare is 15 dollars. The fare includes 1.5-dollar waiting free and the first 3 miles. You need to pay 3 dollars for each subsequent mile. 15% discount is available for the passengers over 65 years of age. It costs about 15-18 dollars to go to San Jose city center from the airport and taxi journey takes only 10 minutes.

Train, Tramway and Bus

You can take train, tramway or bus if you want to benefit from public transportation options. You can get to the city center or different destinations by choosing from these alternatives. It is possible to get to Amtrak Train Station, tramway station or bus terminal by taking the free shuttle bus at the airport exit. The tramway line 901 takes you directly to the city center after a 50-minute journey.

Shuttle Services

You can take the shuttle services from the parking area underneath Terminal A or the area across from the road at the exit of Terminal B. 28 different private companies provide shuttle service to almost every part of the city based on "door-to-door" service principle.

Rent a car

The Car Rental Center is located just opposite the terminal B and serves in a separated building. The car rental center is a short walk away from Terminal B; you can also get to the center from Terminal A by free shuttle services. These services depart almost every 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the density during the day.

12 different companies serve in the car rental center. You can reach the city center in about 10 minutes by driving through the Airport Boulevard and then connecting to the CA-87 N motorway.

Limousine Rental

There are tens of limo rental companies in both terminal buildings. Please note that limousines can only be rented by booking in advance.

Hotel Shuttle Service

6 hotels in San Jose provide free shuttle services to the airport. Some hotels offer this service for a fee. You can take advantage of this service by contacting your hotel in advance.

San Jose International Airport offers many alternatives for its passengers to reach the city center. Taxi, luxury minivan and limo are just a few of them. The tramway is the most convenient means of transport for the passengers who want to minimize the cost of transport by using public transport. On the other hand, you can prefer the Amtrak Train that traverses the 46 states of the United States. In addition, many hotels in the city center offer airport shuttle as a paid or free of charge service.

Taxi

You can take a taxi in front of both terminals. The lowest taxi fare is about 15$. This price includes the first 3 miles and waiting time that costs 1.5$. You are charged 3$ more for each subsequent mile. 15% discount is applied to the passengers over 65. Going to San Jose city center from the airport by taking a taxi costs 15-18$ on average and your journey takes only 10 minutes.

Train, Tramway and Bus

If you prefer to use public transport, you can travel by train, tram or bus. With each option, you can get to the city center as well as you can go to the different routes. You can also take the free shuttle bus at the airport exit and reach the Amtrak train, the tram station or the bus terminal. The tram number 901 takes you directly to the city center after a 50-minute journey.

Shuttle Service

You can benefit from the shuttle services at the parking lot under terminal A or from the area opposite to the exit of terminal B across the road.  28 different private companies carry passengers to almost every point of the city based on door-to-door system.

Rent a car

The car rental center is located just opposite the terminal B, apart from the airport building. You can reach the car rental center, which is just within walking distance from terminal B, with free shuttle services from terminal A. The shuttle buses depart almost every 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the intensity.

12 different companies serve in the car rental center. You can go to the city center in about 10 minutes by connecting to the motorway CA-87 N from the airport boulevard.

Limo Rental

There are dozens of limousine rental companies in both terminals. Please note that the limousines can only be rented by booking in advance.

Hotel Shuttle Service

In San Jose, there are 6 hotels that provide their guests with free shuttle services. Some hotels provide paid shuttle services. You can benefit from this service by contacting your hotel in advance.