Downtown Atlanta and Decatur offer one of the most transit-friendly commutes in the metro area. The MARTA Blue Line runs east from Five Points directly to Decatur station in 20 minutes, and Decatur Square provides free two-hour parking for errands on either end. The 6-mile drive along DeKalb Avenue or I-20 is short but susceptible to school-zone and signal delays; most commuters who try MARTA once tend to stick with it.
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From Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest area to Decatur Central Business District
Join RideFrequently Asked Questions
Does MARTA run frequently enough for a daily Downtown–Decatur commute?
Yes — the Blue Line runs every 10-15 minutes during weekday rush hours (6–9 AM, 4–7 PM) and every 20 minutes midday. The trip from Five Points to Decatur station takes 18-22 minutes. MARTA's Breeze monthly pass at $95 covers unlimited rides, making it cheaper than one week of Downtown parking. Service runs until midnight on weekdays and 1 AM on weekends.
Are there good food and coffee options near Decatur MARTA station?
Decatur Square is walkable from the station and has a strong local dining scene — Brick Store Pub, No. 246, and Kimball House are neighborhood favorites. For coffee before the train, Dancing Goats and Condesa Coffee are both within a 5-minute walk. The Tuesday farmer's market on the Square runs year-round and is easy to hit on a late-afternoon commute home.
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