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AIR: International airports: Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport (ATL) (website: www.atlanta-airport.com) is 16km (10 miles) south of the city (travel time – 20 minutes). There is a full range of facilities available, including a busineess centre. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transport Authority (MARTA) operates rapid rail services every 4-12 minutes (0500-0100), from the airport to downtown and throughout the metropolitan area. The subway runs 0430-0015 (travel time – 15 minutes); cost: US$1.50. Taxis and car hire are available from all terminals.
Approximate flight times: From Atlanta to London is 8 hours, to Miami is 1 hour 45 minutes, to New York is 2 hours, and to Washington DC is 1 hour 30 minutes.
RAIL: The Amtrak (tel: (800) 872 7245 (toll free); website: www.amtrak.com) service linking New York with New Orleans stops in Atlanta, while the New York to Miami service stops in Savannah; see the New York section for approximate journey times on these lines.
ROAD: Greyhound (tel: (800) 229 9424 (toll free); website: www.greyhound.com) has terminals in Atlanta, Norcross, Hapeville, Decatur and Marietta.
Approximate driving times: From Atlanta to Birmingham is 3 hours, to Charlotte is 5 hours, to Nashville is 5 hours, to Tallahassee is 6 hours, to Jacksonville is 7 hours, to Charleston (South Carolina) is 6 hours, to Dallas is 6 hours, to Memphis is 8 hours, to New Orleans is 9 hours, to Cincinnati is 9 hours, to Charleston (West Virginia) is 10 hours, to Miami is 13 hours, to Chicago is 14 hours, to New York is 17 hours, to Salt Lake City is 30 hours, to Los Angeles is 45 hours, and to Seattle is 53 hours. All times are based on non-stop driving at or below the applicable speed limits.
Approximate bus travel times: From Atlanta to Chattanooga is 2-4 hours, to Birmingham is 3-6 hours, to Charlotte is 4-5 hours, to Mobile is 6-10 hours, to Jacksonville is 8 hours, to St Petersburg is 12-16 hours, and to Miami is 15-21 hours.
URBAN: The public transport system is excellent. The most economical transport is the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transport Authority (MARTA) (website: www.itsmarta.com), which consists of 74km (46 miles) of rapid rail and 2373km (1475 miles) of bus lines. Car hire: Cars and motorcampers can be hired for touring the Atlanta area. Contact local companies through the Atlanta classified telephone directory.
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