Airport
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is located 10.2 miles from the George Georgia World Congress Center. For information regarding airport, please refer to airport’s website.
Airport Transportation
There are various options for transportation to and from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) including taxis, limos, ride share, buses, trains and shuttle services. Additional information can be found here.
Train Station (Amtrak)
Atlanta Amtrak Station, also known as Atlanta Peachtree Station, is located 4.1 miles from the Georgia World Congress Center. More information on the train schedules and pricing can be found here.
Getting Around Atlanta
Atlanta offers several public transportation options to navigate the city and its surrounding areas:
MARTA operates Atlanta’s primary public transportation system, which includes buses and trains:
MARTA Rail includes four rail lines: Red, Gold, Blue, and Green. Key stations include Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Five Points, and Midtown. The rail connects major destinations like downtown, Buckhead, and the airport.
MARTA Bus offers over 90 bus routes serving Atlanta and nearby suburbs. Buses connect neighborhoods to rail stations and other areas.
Fares: $2.50 per ride (includes transfers). Passes for multiple days are available.
Atlanta Streetcar
A 2.7-mile loop connecting major downtown attractions like Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium, and Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.
Fares: $1 per ride.
Public transit service for Cobb County with bus routes connecting to MARTA stations. Ideal for commuters traveling to/from northwest Atlanta suburbs.
Ride Share Options
Uber and Lyft are widely available throughout the city.
Local ride-share services like Peach Pass Express Lane Rideshare can be useful for carpooling.
Biking and Walking
Relay Bike Share: Rent bikes from stations across the city.
Atlanta also has an expanding network of bike lanes and trails like the Atlanta BeltLine.
Parking
The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta offers several parking options to accommodate visitors. Here are the primary parking facilities:
- Red Deck: Located at 103 Mangum Street, this is the preferred parking option for many visitors. You can reserve event parking through ParkMobile.
- Blue Lot: Situated near the GWCC, this lot provides convenient access to the center.
- Yellow Lot: Another nearby option offering ample parking spaces for attendees.
- Green Deck: Located across the street from Centennial Olympic Park, it’s ideal for events in that area.
- Silver Deck: Provides additional parking spaces and is in proximity to the GWCC.
- Gold Deck: Offers parking options close to Building C of the GWCC.
To ensure a parking spot, it’s advisable to pre-purchase parking through the GWCC’s official website. This guarantees availability and often comes at a discounted rate.
