Marta from Airport

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We are new here to Cumming and my husband insists on trying Marta from the airport today at about 3 pm. I will pick him up at the station. For whatever reason I have trouble figuring out there website to give him instructions. Has anyone done it recently? I am thinking he can get on Marta at the airport take RED line to North Springs and I pick him up there. It looks simple but I also read sometimes you have to switch to Gold so want tomato sure. Also Is North Springs the best station or should he do the other in Sandy Springs?

Answer

Using MARTA from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the northern suburbs like Cumming can be straightforward, but it’s important to understand the rail lines and connections.

Route Overview:

From the airport, the MARTA Red and Gold lines both run northbound. The Red Line goes toward North Springs, while the Gold Line goes toward Doraville.
For Cumming/Sandy Springs area pickup, North Springs is the terminal station for the Red Line, and it is the easiest option if you plan to pick him up there.
No line transfer is required if he takes the Red Line directly from the airport to North Springs. The Red Line runs straight from the airport through downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, and ends at North Springs.

Alternative Stations:

If he wanted to be slightly closer to Sandy Springs city area, you could use the Sandy Springs MARTA station on the Gold Line. However, this would require a transfer because he would need to take the Red Line from the airport to a downtown transfer station (like Lindbergh Center) and then switch to the Gold Line northbound toward Doraville, getting off at Sandy Springs.
This transfer adds time and complexity, so for simplicity, North Springs is generally the better option for pickups from Cumming and nearby areas.

Additional Tips:

Check MARTA schedules before departure; trains run every 10–20 minutes in the afternoon, so timing is important.
Have him purchase a Breeze Card at the airport station or use the MARTA mobile app for ticketing.
Allow extra travel time—afternoon traffic can affect the train schedule slightly, and stations can be busy at 3 PM.

In summary, the simplest route is for your husband to take the Red Line directly from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to North Springs. No transfers are needed, and North Springs is the best choice for a Cumming-area pickup.

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