Rider Alert:
 Labor Day Weekend Service - Sat. Aug. 31: All rail lines operate on special schedules with extra service for the Dragon Con Parade & Aflac Kickoff Game.
Some bus routes will be detoured during events downtown. Sun. Sep. 1: All rail lines operate on normal Sunday schedules.   
Mon. Sep. 2: Trains, buses, and the Streetcar operate on Sunday schedules in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.  |   Learn More 
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the MARTA On the Go app, or register to receive alerts via text message/email at www.itsmarta.com/service-updates.aspx

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12Bus Alerts
  • 12 Howell Mill Road / Cumberland
    Route 12 : Northbound from Midtown Station is cancelled at 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:00 PM, 11:30 PM Southbound from Cumberland Transfer Center is cancelled at 5:01 PM, 7:02 PM, 9:07 PM, 10:42 PM, 12:12 AM
    Expire at: 09/01/2024 12:50 AM
  • 40 Peachtree Street / Downtown
    Route 40: All SB trips from Arts Center Station are delayed due to traffic, the Dragon Con Parade and the Labor Day Weekend event. Route 40: All NB trips from West End are delayed due to traffic, the Dragon Con Parade and the Labor Day Weekend event.
    Expire at: 08/31/2024 10:55 PM
  • 50 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway
    Route 50: All WB trips from North Ave are delayed due to traffic and reroutes. Route 50: All EB trips from UPS Distribution Center are delayed due to traffic and reroutes.
    Expire at: 08/31/2024 11:55 PM
  • 51 Joseph E Boone Boulevard
    Route 51 : Westbound from North Ave Station is cancelled at 5:55 PM, 8:55 PM Eastbound from Hamilton E Holmes Station is cancelled at 8:02 PM
    Expire at: 08/31/2024 09:25 PM
  • 51 Joseph E Boone Boulevard
    Route 51 : Westbound from North Ave Station is cancelled at 2:25 PM, 8:25 PM Eastbound from Hamilton E Holmes Station is cancelled at 7:35 PM
    Expire at: 08/31/2024 08:55 PM
  • 51 Joseph E Boone Boulevard
    Route 51: All WB trips from North Ave are delayed due to traffic and reroutes. Route 51: All EB trips from Hamilton E Holmes are delayed due to traffic and reroutes.
    Expire at: 08/31/2024 11:22 PM
  • 55 Jonesboro Rd
    Route 55 : Southbound from Alabama St & Forsyth St is cancelled at 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 11:00 PM Northbound from Forest Pkwy & Bartlett Dr is cancelled at 6:00 PM, 8:06 PM, 10:06 PM
    Expire at: 08/31/2024 11:43 PM
  • 74 Flat Shoals
    Route 74 : Eastbound from Inman Park Station (South Loop) is cancelled at 8:00 PM
    Expire at: 08/31/2024 08:31 PM
  • 121 Memorial Drive / N Hairston Road
    Route 121 : Northbound from Kensington Station is cancelled at 8:35 PM
    Expire at: 08/31/2024 09:08 PM
  • 165 Fairburn Road
    Route 165 : Southbound from Hamilton E Holmes Station is cancelled at 6:15 PM Northbound from Barge Road Park & Ride is cancelled at 6:50 PM
    Expire at: 08/31/2024 08:55 PM
  • 165 Fairburn Road
    Route 165 : Southbound from Hamilton E Holmes Station is cancelled at 6:45 PM Northbound from Barge Road Park & Ride is cancelled at 7:20 PM
    Expire at: 08/31/2024 09:25 PM
  • 809 Monroe Drive / Boulevard
    Route 809 : Northbound from King Memorial Station is cancelled at 8:05 PM Southbound from Lindbergh Ctr Station (S Loop) is cancelled at 8:40 PM
    Expire at: 08/31/2024 09:08 PM
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1Train Alerts

  • Select train trips may be canceled, because of staffing shortages. Please allow extra time for your travel. Patrons may register for service alerts to be informed of future train cancellations.
    Expire at: 09/01/2024 06:00 AM
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Streetcar Alerts

  • No service advisories at this time
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8Escalator Elevator
  • Arts Center
    Arts Center, Escalator 2 is out of service for renovation.
    Expire at: 09/01/2024 06:00 AM
  • Airport
    Airport, Escalator 2 is out of service for renovation.
    Expire at: 09/01/2024 06:00 AM
  • Kensington
    Kensington, Escalator 2 is out of service for renovation.
    Expire at: 09/01/2024 06:00 AM
  • Five Points
    Five Points, Escalator 1 is out of service, due to nearby rehabilitation construction.
    Expire at: 09/01/2024 06:00 AM
  • Midtown
    Midtown, Escalator 2 is out of service for renovation.
    Expire at: 09/01/2024 06:00 AM
  • King Memorial
    King Memorial, Escalator 4 is out of service for renovation.
    Expire at: 09/01/2024 06:00 AM
  • North Ave
    North Ave, Escalator 6 is out of service for renovation.
    Expire at: 09/01/2024 06:00 AM
  • East Lake
    East Lake, Escalator 2 is out of service for renovation.
    Expire at: 09/01/2024 06:00 AM
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Restroom Alerts

  • No service advisories at this time
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About
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Take MARTA to Labor Day Weekend 2024 Events

Atlanta is hosting several large events over Labor Day weekend including Dragon Con, Atlanta Black Pride, the Aflac Kickoff Game and more!

Taking MARTA is the safest, easiest way to get around and avoid holiday traffic.

Take MARTA to the following Labor Day events: 

EVENT

NEARBY STATION

EVENT DATE

Dragon Con 

Peachtree Center

Thursday - Monday,
August 29 – September 2 

Aflac Kickoff Game
Clemson vs. Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

GWCC/CNN Center &
Vine City

Saturday, August 31
Kickoff at 12 pm   

Dragon Con Parade
 Peachtree Center, Civic Center, and North Avenue

Saturday, August 31
Parade starts at 10 am

GA Tech vs. GA State at Bobby Dodd Stadium North AvenueSaturday, August 31
Kickoff at 8 pm
ATL Hip Hop Day Festival at Old Fourth Ward Skatepark Inman Park/ReynoldstownSaturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1,
11 am - 8 pm
Pure Heat Community Festival at Piedmont Park MidtownSunday, September 1
12 pm - 8 pm

Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K

Chamblee, Brookhaven, & Buckhead  

Monday, September 2
5K starts at 7 am
10K starts at 7:30 am  

More Labor Day Weekend Events

Visit discoveratlanta.com to find more holiday weekend events. 

Rail Service 

MARTA will provide additional rail service for the Dragon Con Parade in Downtown Atlanta and the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024

All rail lines operate on special Saturday schedules, with service beginning at approximately 5 a.m., and trains operating on 12-minute frequencies until 3 p.m. (6-minute frequencies on the North/South line between Airport and Lindbergh Center & on the East/West line between Ashby and King Memorial). 

Saturday, August 31, 2024

RAIL LINE
SERVICE FREQUENCY
DESTINATIONS
SCHEDULE
Gold Line
12/20 minutes
Doraville to Airport

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Red Line
12/20 minutes
N. Springs to Airport until 9 p.m.

View Schedule 
Blue Line
12/20 minutes
Holmes to Indian Creek

View Schedule

Green Line
12/20 minutes
Bankhead to Edgewood / Candler Park until 9 p.m.

View Schedule 


SUNDAY - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1-2, 2024
All rail lines operate on normal Sunday schedules, with service beginning at approximately 6 a.m.
NOTE: Labor Day is Monday, September 2nd. Trains follow Sunday schedules in observance of the holiday.


RAIL LINE
SERVICE FREQUENCY
DESTINATIONS
SCHEDULE
Gold Line
20 minutes
Doraville to Airport
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Red Line
20 minutes
N. Springs to Airport until 9 p.m.
 View Schedule 
Blue Line
20 minutes
Holmes to Indian Creek
 View Schedule
Green Line
20 minutes
Bankhead to King Memorial until 9 p.m.
 View Schedule 

Bus Service

Saturday, August 31: Buses operate on Saturday schedules.

Sunday, September 1: Buses operate on Sunday schedules.

Monday, September 2: Buses operate on Sunday Schedules in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

Bus Reroutes for Dragon Con Parade, Aflac Kickoff Game, and other Labor Day Weekend Events
Several routes will be detoured for the weekend's events. Click here for bus reroutes.

Streetcar Service

Atlanta Streetcar will run from 8:15 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Follow @MARTASERVICE on Twitter for service updates and announcements. Download MARTA’s On the Go app for real-time service alerts. 

Purchase Fare:

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$1.00 for the Breeze Ticket or $2.00 for reloadable Breeze Card, plus:
$2.50 for one-way
$5.00 for round trip
Already have a Breeze Card? Check the expiration date and fare balance before the weekend festivities. 
No sharing fares. One Breeze card per rider.  

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Download the Breeze Mobile 2.0 app and create an account to purchase fare on your phone.

Users can purchase in-app tickets or load value to scan & pay at station fare gates and on buses. 

How to Ride the Train

Parking

Free daily parking is available at 23 MARTA rail stations. Keep in mind that end-of-line stations fill up quickly, and some stations have reduced parking availability due to the Parking Lot Repaving Program. Visit the  MARTA's Parking Availability & Fees website for detailed information.  

Safety

Be mindful of Dragon Con costumes when boarding trains. Please do not block the train doors from closing. 

Uniformed MARTA police officers and Transit Ambassadors will be available if you need assistance. Download MARTA’s See & Say 2.0 app to report suspicious activity. You may also call MPD at 404-848-4911, or text 877-371-8477 for assistance.


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