Transportation
Access to Sandy Springs, Georgia is provided by two major highways, Georgia 400 and Interstate 285, that intersect within the city along with four MARTA (Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) rapid rail stations throughout the area (www.itsmarta.com). There are also a number of options for alternative transportation services.
Air Travel
Sandy Springs is 23 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world.
Traffic Information
The Georgia Department of Transportation makes Interstate and State Route traffic information available live, online, 24 hours a day on their website: www.georgianavigator.com
GA 511Live
Travel Information with a Click!
511Live provides real-time traffic maps, points of interest and special offers for visitors to Sandy Springs through an iPhone App, roads signs, phone system and the Georgia NaviGAtor website. You can access special offers and find businesses in Sandy Springs in the “511 Places and Offers” section.
The iPhone application puts all of the information found on the phone and web at the fingertips of iPhone users, including up-to-the-minute traffic information, construction information and mobile viewing of the live camera feeds.
IPhone users can download the application at www.511ga.org or at the iTunes store.
MARTA
404-848-5000
www.itsmarta.com
MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) provides public transportation via bus and rail service.
Four MARTA rapid rail stations serve Sandy Springs:
- N8 – Medical Center Station – 5711 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road, NE
- N9 – Dunwoody Station – 1111 Hammond Drive
- N10 – Sandy Springs Station – 1101 Mount Vernon Highway
- N11 – North Springs Station – 7010 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road
Rail service is available to major attractions in downtown Atlanta, and to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Riders purchase an empty Breeze Ticket for 50 cents (good for 90 days) and load it with a specified amount to cover fares; one-way fares are $2.00 per person.
The Visitor Pass offers a volume discount fare, of up to 15% on pre-paid orders, for unlimited, system-wide transportation. A regular one-trip fare cost $2.00 plus .50 Breeze Ticket surcharge ($2.50) and includes transfers within MARTA/ or other regional transit agencies. By purchasing a Visitor Pass, you save because it allows you unlimited rides for a set price. For additional information on the Visitor Pass Program, call (404) 848-5501.
Alternative Transportation
- The Clean Air Campaign
- www.cleanaircampaign.com
- Xpress Commuter Service
- Perimeter Transportation Coalition
www.perimetergo.org - WBM Limousine & Taxi Services
www.wbmlimo.com
1100 Hammond Drive, Ste. 410-147,
Sandy Springs, 404-957-9000
Trolley Rental
Groups and parties may want to check out the Chattahoochee Trolley, available for weddings, charters and corporate events: www.chattahoocheetrolley.com or 706-650-1008
Car Rental
- Enterprise Rent a Car
6189 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
404-255-3873
www.enterprise.com - Hertz Rent a Car
7555 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
770-522-8249
www.hertz.com - Budget Rent A Car
6590 Roswell Rd NE
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
(404) 530-3000
www.Budget.com - Cooper Atlanta Tranportation
2711 Peachtree Square
Atlanta, GA 30360
(770) 455-9600
www.cooper-atlanta.com
