Atlanta Travel Forum

My husband and I are travelling from Australia and will be picking up a motorhome from Conyers. We would like to know the best way to travel to Conyers from the airport and a rough idea on the time it would take us?

My nephew is traveling alone for the first time, and he will be transfering in Atlanta to continue on to Portland, Or. My question is, if someone out there can help me, is where do we find on the web if possible, what gate he will be coming into and what gate he will be departing from. Also, what the terminal layout is so he will know where he is going and how long he has to get to his next gate. I wish it would be as simple as coming in one gate and leaving out the in the neighboring gate, but as one who has traveled a few times, I know that is not the way it will be. Can someone please help us make this journey for him easier? Thankyou

Hi all!

I'm headed down to Atlanta for a wedding in July. I'm flying into ATL, and will need to rent a car for a couple days. Rental costs at the airport are close to double what I've found at non-airport car places...but I'm not sure how I'd get there.

Are there any rental car companies accessible by MARTA that aren't aiport locales? I'm going to be hit with the under-25 fees as it is, so if I can save $30/day renting a few miles away, that would be really nice.

Thanks so much!

I wonder if you could help me find out how to comment on a person who went over and above the necessary help when we arrived at our destination on the Marta from Hartsfield?Jackson airport last week. I would like her recognized for it if possible. I can't find the right spor for my comment. Thank you Mrs Landstrom

I am flying to Europe for the first time(Paris,Spain and Portugal).I am feeling a little intimidated about what course of action I should take when arriving at Hartsfield.I am open to any tips as I am desperate to have a clue.Thanks!

Hello,
I'll be flying through Atlanta on my way to and from Europe. On the way home from Italy to the US, I have a choice of either a 2 hour layover or a 4 hour layover in Atlanta. Could someone with experience flying through Atlanta advise me which might be preferable? I'll need to collect my bag, go through immigration & customs (I'm a US citizen, if that makes any difference timewise), recheck bag, and go the the gate to catch my connecting flight. Is 2 hours enough, or would 4 be better?
Thank you

Hi,
We're traveling to Atlanta to visit the Georgia Aquarium and Stone Mountain. We would like to find a hotel that is at the mid point to both of these locations. Ideally we would like something in the way of a suite since we are a family of four traveling together. Any suggestions would be great.

Also does anyone know how what area of Atlanta Buford Hwy is in? Thanks much!

I will be coming to atlanta to see the braves play the reds on friday may 2nd. where should I stay to it will be easy to get to the game. are there any shuttles or busses that take you to the park. I am leaving on saturday may 3rd from Atlanta airport. any suggestions would be helpful

Dave from canada

Hello everyone,

I'm planning to be in Atlanta downtown (aquarium) this Friday. I'll be driving from Knoxville, TN and will get there around 1pm. My questions are:

1. Should I park downtown or should I park at one of the Marta's stations and just take subway? If I'll take Marta, which station should I park at and how would I get there? I'll be driving to Douglousville after seeing Aquarium.

2.Could anyone recommend good places, within walking distance from Aquarium, for lunch and dinner?

3. How safe is Atlanta's downtown for a young woman?

Thank you

Hey Fellow Atlantans! A VT'er on her first solo trip out of England will be visiting on the weekend of March 15th and 16th and wants to get together with some of the local VT'ers on this side of the pond.

The link to her forum posting is: http://members.virtualtourist.com/f/p/60d98/

This is the link to the meetings page: http://meetings.virtualtourist.com/meeting-4195-1-0-765807-Atlanta---meeting.html

Let's get together and meet some fellow Atlantans and greet a new traveler on her new travels! Rex Vaughan or I will get further details and post them. Looking forward to seeing some local VT'ers again!

How easy is it to get to?

I am not familiar with Atlanta and hope to take my first trip.

Howdy folks, I'm looking for some info. I'm traveling from the UK to Atlanta, I need to get from Atlanta to Peachtree city.

I can't see if there is a bus service or a train there. So I presume it will have to be a taxi, does anyone know roughly how much a taxi would cost from atlanta roughly airport area to peachtree city.

Much appreciated

where is the best place to park?

Hey Fellow Atlantans! A VT'er on her first solo trip out of England will be visiting on the weekend of March 15th and 16th and wants to get together with some of the local VT'ers on this side of the pond.

The link to her forum posting is: http://members.virtualtourist.com/f/p/60d98/

This is the link to the meetings page: http://meetings.virtualtourist.com/meeting-4195-1-0-765807-Atlanta---meeting.html

Let's get together and meet some fellow Atlantans and greet a new traveler on her new travels! Rex Vaughan or I will get further details and post them. Looking forward to seeing some local VT'ers again!

I read that airlines jack up their fares in their hub cities. I confirmed this by checking air fare from LAX to ATL which is $320.00. If I search LAX to Charlotte, NC I'm routed through Atlanta and the fare is only $178.00. I would be on the exact same flights. I understand that I would not be able to check bags. I'm wondering if anyone had successfully traveled this way? Both directions require a change of planes. Getting off in Atlanta will be easy however I'm not sure if I can check-in (return flight) in Atlanta when my flight was to originate in Charlotte? Would love to hear any experiences or words of wisdon.

We are looking for a very early train/subway ride to the Atlanta Hartsfield
Jackson International Airport. Where is the exact time of the MARTA trains
running extremely early on Sundays? Is it true that all trains are very delayed just because it is Sunday? We are concerned about being at the airport two
hours early, or even earlier on Dec. 23rd just before Christmas! Our flight is
scheduled to depart at 7:25 A.M.!!!! Please help us to locate more info.
We are guessing that the long term parking lots would be full if we drove.:(
Thank you! Most Sincerely, Evie

Can I buy a marta pass(that's good for a month in Atlanta, GA) on-line? If so, how can I do it? If not, how can I buy one?

Howdy. :)

I'm flying home to Denmark from Utah this Christmas on Thursday the 20th, catching a connecting flight in Atlanta. The airline is the same, and the luggage will be checked through all the way. All the same, I only have an hour's layover - is that enough time to get from gate to gate? The terminal is the same - it's quite confusing because my itinerary says it's the Southern Terminal but according to what I read, the Atlanta terminals are labeled A-E? And I thought domestic/international flights were usually separated?

That question has been asked before, and I'm sure you're tired of answering it, but I'm wondering if it's really busy at Christmas-time and whether or not I can make it. As the last part of the question, can someone please explain to me how it works in Atlanta once I get off the plane from Salt Lake City... do I have to go through a huge security check again (is that the T-gate or main checkpoint), because I guess that's the only real thing hindering me from getting from gate to gate?

Thank y'all for taking the time to read this, I know this question is practically worthy of an FAQ, but it's vital that I make this flight, and I may have to re-book my flight..? Thanks again!

from the indian creek station to the ga dome .iwould like to know the running time.

I do not fly post 911...plain and simple. I plan to rent a car and drive to LA where I'll be working until August. Hotels have been booked along the way at a low cost of 25.00 a night for the 4 day trip. I need a dependable and trustworthy travel companion beginning Feb 8 of 2008 to share expense of rental car and gas. Overall the complete trip is very affordable for the right person.

Please contact Alan @ lifeinhifi@aol.com

Hiya! I am taking an American domestic flight through Atlanta then international to Manchester, England. I have never been to Atlanta's Airport and I am very nervous! I booked my flight through Expedia.com and My itinerary says that I will arrive in Terminal South from my domestic flight and leave Terminal South for my international. What processes will I have to go through EXACTLY when I arrive? I have a 2 hour layover. Will I have to pick up my bags when I get there or will they be forwarded to my international flight? Will I have to go through security again when I arrive in Atlanta? Will i have to check in again? If someone could answer these questions I'd REALLY appreciate it! Thanks so much!!!

-J

In the early 70s I remember entering the underground through s street level door thaat then went down a LONG staircase to an area near the calliope. Does this entrance still exist and where?

GTG

Hi there, I will be travelling back to south Africa and have a 8 hr layover in Atlanta..so wanted to head out and see some sites/shopping...I have been to Atlanta before, but dont'really remember how to get around....
If you could please send ideas of shopping etc to visit near the aiport...
Thanks

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hi im from england and im looking to move to marietta to live and take a music business course in athens.

im just unsure of how far they are apart (in miles?) and and of bus/marta/train services that go between the two

if anyone could help with this that would be a great help

thanks

Hi Everyone

I need urgent help!! I am flying from Dublin, Ireland to San Juan but have to get a connecting flight in Atlanta and the layover time is only 1 hour 35 mins. Is this enough time?? I have never flew to America before and am unsure as to their policies about security etc. Do i have to go through customs again?? Do i have to get my luggage and check in again?? I am just about to book the flight now but have been told this is the weekend before Thanksgiving and may be much more busy. Please help so i can book my flight and my lovely Soutern Caribbean Cruise.

Thanks!!!!

Can pets walk with their owners during a tour of the cemetary?

Hi,
I was hoping to surprise my girlfriend and pop the question while in Atlanta for our 6 year dating anniversary on Oct. 4th. i'm from just across the state line in alabama but we went on our first date to atlanta. my question is: Could Piedmont Park be a romantic spot for a proposal? maybe at the dock or gazebo or some other spot. something kinda' private. or does anyone have any other ideas of romantic spots around atlanta. we've visited the park on previous trips to atlanta but i'm sorta having second thoughts about the piedmont park idea. not sure. thanks for any help!

How far is the temple at Lilburn(Rockbridge rd) from the Hilton hotel at Courtland. Are there any buses thatgo there? How much will a taxi cost?

I am turing 21 in October and I was curious to know whether Buckhead or VA Hightlands would be the best bet. I have done the whole Moondogs thing, but I want to do something that I will probably not do again, or not on a regular basis. I am definitly a bar person and do not like the club scene as much. I have about 30 people planning to come and they are all my age and older(college students from Kennesaw). So any suggestions would be fantastic! I am up for all of them!! Thanks soooo much!

Ok, 10 hours in Atlanta on Saturday, November 3. What to do for a first time visitor? Assuming my Delta flights are on time, I arrive at 5:20am and depart at 3:30pm from the Atlanta Airport. What shall I do? Any ideas?