ASAP shuttle Archives

March 28: Better Breeze System Launches

MARTA’s Breeze cards and fare gates are switching over to the new, more secure Better Breeze system starting on March 28. With the Better Breeze system live, you’ll be able to pay your fare with:

Tap-to-pay via your bank card or mobile wallet at faregates

Touchscreen Breeze vending machines where you can get a new Better Breeze card

A new, updated Breeze mobile app

Current Breeze cards are not compatible with the new system and will not transfer funds. Make sure to spend any fare on your current card before May 2, when the existing fare system will be shut off. If you have fare stored in a Breeze Mobile 2.0 account, you’ll need to transfer the total to a new Better Breeze account to use it. You’ll be able to transfer money from the Breeze Mobile 2.0 app from May 2 until October 30, 2026. To ride MARTA after May 2, purchase a new Better Breeze card at a MARTA station, use the new Breeze app, or use tap-to-pay with your bank card or mobile wallet.

April 18: NextGen Bus Routes Start Running

MARTA’s reworked all their bus routes to provide better regional coverage with their NextGen Bus Network. Starting on April 18, almost all buses will run a new route, at a new frequency, or be replaced with a more efficient option.

The new bus network will reduce the number of transfers and trip times for many riders. No more peak-only services: every bus will now run seven days a week, with higher frequencies during mid-day hours and on weekends. Across 17 corridors in the Atlanta area, buses will run every 15 minutes, making your trip through town a snap.

This overhaul improves access to jobs—nearly 145,000 jobs are now accessible by bus with frequencies of 30 minutes or less—and grocery stores, allowing more MARTA riders to rely on the bus for their daily trips.

Summer 2026: CQ400 Train Cars Hit the Track

The long-awaited overhaul of MARTA trains is beginning soon! This summer, the first set of CQ400 rail cars will be partially deployed on MARTA train lines. These brand-new train cars will feature open gangways and free wireless chargers for riders’ use. View the new trains and learn about all their features on MARTA’s website: https://itsmarta.com/newCQ400railcars.aspx.

Are You Ready to Ride the New MARTA?

All the changes may seem overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Visit our Getting Around page for updates on the bus routes in Atlantic Station, plus tips on using the Better Breeze system.

If your commute is changing and you’re not sure how to navigate it, reach out to the ASAP team for one-on-one support—we can find the best new route for you and provide tools to help you plan your way to work.

We know you’re anxious to start shopping, dining, or hanging out at Atlantic Station. How will you get there? What’s the trip like? Read this beginner’s guide to Atlanta’s local transit solution—MARTA—and the free ASAP Shuttle to get yourself there in a snap.

What’s the best way to get to Atlantic Station?

Skip the traffic: you can get to Atlantic Station easily by taking MARTA rail and the ASAP shuttle. Use the MARTA trip planner to find an easy route to the Arts Center train stop, the closest stop to Atlantic Station.

Once you exit the train at Arts Center, head to the bus loop to catch the free ASAP shuttle. Just look for the signs at its pickup point on the loop, then wait up to 15 minutes. Track the shuttle’s live location and view the route map here.

How do I pay for MARTA?

Get a MARTA Breeze card on your phone by downloading the Breeze 2.0 mobile app, or in person at any MARTA train station. Each ride costs $2.50 and includes a free transfer onto MARTA buses as you exit the station (or vice versa).

To get your Breeze card at the station, use the self-service Breeze card vending machines by the entryway. There, you can get a temporary Breeze ticket for $1 or a reusable Breeze card for $2. Then, you can pre-pay for as many trips as you’ll need.

Buy a Breeze ticket if…

You’re only in Atlanta for a short time—they expire after 90 days.

You won’t need to reload the fare on your ticket.

You plan on taking a day’s worth or less of MARTA trips.

Buy a Breeze card if…

You’ll need to ride MARTA for multiple days.

You want to reload your fares as you go.

You’ll want to check how much fare is on your card at breezecard.com.

How do I get on the MARTA train?

Once you’ve got your Breeze Card, enter the station by tapping it at the turnstile. Keep it handy—you’ll need to tap again to leave.

Take the Red or Gold line towards Arts Center Station. Depending on where you’re at, you’ll need to take the North or South-bound train. Use the MARTA trip planner to check your route, or one of the route maps at the MARTA station.

MARTA trains usually run about every 20 minutes. Keep an eye on your train’s estimated arrival time with the digital screens above each stop.

When the train arrives, hop on and relax until Arts Center is announced! You can watch for the next stop displayed in the front of each car.

Where do I get off?

The ASAP shuttle runs from MARTA’s Arts Center station. Click here for the station’s latest arrival times, plus what’s available at your stop.

How do I take the ASAP shuttle?

Once you exit the train at MARTA’s Arts Center station, follow the Bus and Shuttle signs to the free ASAP shuttle. Just look for the ASAP signs at its pickup point, then wait up to 15 minutes! Track the shuttle’s live location and view the route map here.

To reach Atlantic Station, get off at Atlantic Drive, the second stop. The retail, restaurants, and events will be waiting right ahead.

Where do I go from here?

Heading out? We’ve got you covered. Use our map of the Atlantic Station area and transit routes to find your next destination or follow these steps to an Atlanta hot spot: