Marietta commuters heading to Buckhead face I-75 South, one of the busiest corridors in the Southeast. The 20-mile drive takes 30 minutes at 6 AM but frequently exceeds 60 minutes between 7:30 and 9:00 AM. Express lanes and the Cobb Express bus (Route 10) from Town Center park-and-ride offer real alternatives — the bus takes about 60 minutes total but deposits riders at Cumberland and Arts Center MARTA, from which a single transfer reaches Buckhead station.
Live Rides on This Corridor
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Join RideFrequently Asked Questions
What are my transit options from Marietta to Buckhead without driving the whole way?
Cobb Community Transit (CCT) Route 10 Express runs from Marietta/Town Center park-and-ride to Arts Center MARTA station, where you transfer to the Gold Line for Buckhead (2 stops, 4 minutes). Total trip: roughly 60 minutes, ~$5 combined fare. The CCT park-and-ride lot is free. Alternatively, Uber/Lyft to the Marietta Transit Center connects to the same CCT routes on a shorter driving segment.
Are the I-75 express lanes worth paying for on the Marietta–Buckhead commute?
For solo drivers during peak hours, yes. I-75 Northbound express lanes between I-285 and Wade Green Road charge $2-6 during the worst congestion windows and typically save 10-20 minutes. Carpools of 3+ travel free in the express lanes under Georgia's HOV-3 policy, making ridesharing the most cost-effective option. A consistent two-person carpool at $5 toll savings per trip adds up to $100+ per month in real cost avoidance.
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