MARTA NextGen Bus Network • Effective April 18, 2026
MARTA Bus Schedules for Atlanta: Find Your Route, Stop, Time and Live Bus
MARTA’s bus network changed substantially in April 2026. The current system has 81 fixed bus routes, including the Rapid A-Line, plus 12 MARTA Reach on-demand zones—so an older route number, PDF or saved trip can lead you to the wrong stop.
Use this guide to find the current route name, understand how often different services run, check a six-digit stop ID, compare fares, open live arrivals and read MARTA’s official maps and timetable PDFs before you travel.
If you know your current route number, open MARTA’s NextGen route list and choose the route’s official schedule. If you know only your origin and destination, use the MARTA Trip Planner instead of guessing which bus serves the trip.
If you are already standing at a stop, use the six-digit stop number on the bus-stop sign in MARTA’s stop lookup or tracker. Scheduled times and vehicle locations are estimates, so check active service alerts before leaving for an important trip.
I know my route number
Open the post-April-2026 route directory, choose the exact route and direction, then open its schedule.
Open current MARTA routes
I know my bus stop
Enter the six-digit stop ID to see scheduled and upcoming departures for that location.
Open bus stop lookup
I know where I am going
Let MARTA compare bus, rail and Reach connections instead of manually combining schedules.
Plan a MARTA trip
I remember an old route
Use MARTA’s route crosswalk because almost all bus routes changed with NextGen.
Find the old-to-new route guide
Do not rely on MARTA pages that still say the system has 91 bus routes. Those are legacy pages from before the April 18, 2026 NextGen launch. For current travel, use the NextGen route page, current timetable PDF and current Trip Planner.
MARTA NextGen Changed the Atlanta Bus Network on April 18, 2026
NextGen is the largest comprehensive redesign of MARTA’s bus network since the 1970s. Route numbers, corridors, stop assignments and transfer patterns changed across much of the system.
The current network uses 81 fixed routes and 12 MARTA Reach zones. MARTA also increased the number of corridors scheduled for service every 15 minutes or better throughout the day.
Old network
OLD
Legacy route numbers and pre-April schedules may still appear in search results.
April 18 launch
4/18
New fixed routes and schedules became effective.
81 routes
81
The fixed-route network now includes the Rapid A-Line.
12 Reach zones
12
On-demand service fills selected coverage areas.
Check again
✓
Confirm your route, stop and transfer before using an old saved trip.
Useful rule for returning riders: even if your route number stayed the same, check its April 2026 profile. The alignment, terminal, stop sequence or frequency may have changed.
The directory below follows MARTA’s NextGen route list effective April 18, 2026. Expand the range that contains your route number, then open the official MARTA route page for the timetable, profile and driving instructions.
Rapid A-Line and Routes 1–39
ARapid A-Line
1Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard / 17th Street
2Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway / Ponce de Leon Avenue
3Martin Luther King Junior Drive
4Moreland Avenue
5Piedmont Road / Sandy Springs
7Boulevard / McDonough Boulevard
10AUC / Hollywood Road
11Defoor Avenue / Virginia Highland
12Howell Mill Road
14Blandtown / Hightower Road
15Clifton Road / Candler Road
17Clairmont Road / North Druid Hills Road
20South DeKalb / Downtown Atlanta
21Memorial Drive ITP
22Glenwood
23Peachtree Road / Buckhead
26James Jackson Parkway / Perry Boulevard
32Bouldercrest Road
342nd Avenue / Clifton Springs Road
39Buford Highway
Routes 42–96
42McDaniel Street / Pryor Road
46I-85 Access Road / Briarwood
48I-85 Access Road / North Brookhaven
49McDonough Boulevard / Hill Street
51Joseph E. Boone Boulevard / Ralph McGill
52Marietta Road
55Jonesboro Road
66Brownlee Road / Harbin Road
67Peyton Place
68Donnelly Avenue / Beecher
71Cascade Road
73Fulton Industrial Boulevard
74Flat Shoals Road
75Lawrenceville Highway
78Cleveland Avenue
79Sylvan Road / Hapeville
80Headland Drive / Sandtown
81Venetian Hills
83Campbellton Road
84Washington Road / Camp Creek Marketplace
85Roswell
87Roswell / Dunwoody
88Dunwoody Village / Georgetown
89Old National Highway
95Metropolitan Parkway
96Dogwood Drive / Virginia Avenue
Routes 104–140
104Winters Chapel Road
109Peachcrest Road / Columbia Drive
111South Hairston Road / Wesley Chapel Road
114Columbia Drive / Snapfinger Woods Drive
115Covington Highway
116Redan Road
117Stone Mountain / Panola Road
118Rockbridge Road
119Hairston Road
120East Ponce de Leon Avenue
121Memorial Drive OTP / Pleasantdale
125Clarkston / Embry Hills
127Winn Way
128Valley Brook Road
132Tilly Mill Road
140North Point Parkway
Routes 162–800
162Stanton Road / Alison Court
165Fairburn Road / Camp Creek Parkway
178Mount Zion Road
180Roosevelt Highway
182South Fulton Parkway
184Buffington Road
185Alpharetta
187Godby Road / Sullivan Road
189Scofield Road / Creel Road
191Riverdale / ATL Intl Terminal
192Old Dixie / Tara Boulevard
193Morrow / Jonesboro
194Conley Road / Mount Zion
195Forest Parkway
196Upper Riverdale
197Battle Creek Road
198Southlake Parkway
800Lovejoy
Why some route numbers are missing: MARTA does not number routes consecutively. A missing number in this directory does not mean this article accidentally omitted a current route.
How MARTA Shows Bus Frequency on the 2026 System Map
MARTA’s current system map groups service by scheduled frequency. The route color or category helps you understand whether the bus is intended to come frequently enough to use with minimal timetable planning or whether checking the exact departure is more important.
Rapid
A-Line
Rapid / BRT service
Frequent
Core corridors
Every 10–15 minutes
Moderate
Regular routes
About every 20 minutes
Scheduled
Regular routes
About every 30 minutes
Lower frequency
Plan departure
40 minutes or longer
On-demand
Reach zones
Book a trip
Frequency is not a countdown. “Every 15 minutes” describes the scheduled service pattern. The live prediction at your specific stop can still differ because of traffic, detours, operator availability or disruptions.
Branches
The official map can show a route splitting into branches. A branch usually receives less service than the common portion of the route.
One-way segments
Some routes use different streets by direction. Never assume the opposite-direction stop is directly across the road.
Non-stop segments
An express or non-stop portion can pass stops that are served by another local route.
Original rider-orientation visual
How MARTA Buses Connect Atlanta’s Main Travel Areas
This SVG is a simplified decision diagram, not a geographic route map. Its purpose is to show how bus trips commonly connect through rail stations, downtown Atlanta, northern corridors, eastern DeKalb areas and south-metro transfer points.
Use the official map for actual geography. The visual above intentionally simplifies corridors so it remains readable on a phone.
Official MARTA document
View the April 2026 MARTA NextGen Bus System Map
The official map shows fixed routes, MARTA Reach zones, rail lines, major transfer locations, route branches and the frequency categories used across the redesigned network.
MARTA NextGen Bus Network System Map
The map is effective April 2026. Use it to see the route geography and nearby connections, then open the individual route timetable for exact times.
Map versus timetable: the system map answers “where does this route go?” The timetable answers “when does this specific trip reach a listed timepoint?” You often need both.
System operating windows
What Time Do MARTA Buses Start and Stop Running?
MARTA publishes broad bus-system operating hours, but those hours are not the first and last trip of every individual route. Your route may begin later, end earlier or operate a different pattern on weekends.
5 AM
Weekday bus system
MARTA lists general weekday bus operating hours from approximately 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
5 AM
Weekend bus system
MARTA lists general weekend bus operating hours from approximately 5 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
PDF
Your exact route
The individual timetable controls your actual first and last departure, not the system-wide window.
Do not plan a 12:45 a.m. trip merely because MARTA says buses operate until 1 a.m. The particular route you need may already have completed its final trip.
Scanned official timetable examples
Three MARTA Schedules Show Why Every Route Must Be Read Differently
The official PDFs use different service patterns. These examples show why copying one route’s frequency or operating span onto another MARTA page would be inaccurate.
Rapid example
Rapid A-Line
The April 18, 2026 timetable and current A-Line page show a high-frequency service running from approximately 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
How to Read a MARTA Bus Timetable Without Choosing the Wrong Trip
Confirm the effective date first.
For current NextGen routes, the schedule should reflect service effective April 18, 2026 or a later officially published revision.
Select the correct direction.
Follow the terminal or destination name, not just “northbound” or “southbound.”
Choose the correct day.
Weekday, Saturday and Sunday timetables may use different departure patterns.
Find your nearest timepoint.
Timetables normally list major stops rather than every bus stop.
Read the trip left to right.
This shows how one bus progresses through the listed timepoints.
Check blank or missing timepoints.
MARTA’s timetable instructions explain that when a trip has no time shown for a timepoint, that bus does not pass that timepoint on that trip.
Read all footnotes and symbols.
Branches, route changes, construction or special trip conditions can matter more than the headline frequency.
Check real time before walking out.
A printed timetable is the planned service; the tracker shows the best available current prediction.
Stop-level lookup
Use the 6-Digit MARTA Stop ID for More Precise Bus Times
Every intersection can have several boarding locations. The six-digit stop code helps MARTA distinguish the exact curb, direction and set of routes you are using.
BUS STOP
Enter the posted
123456
6-digit stop ID
Find the six-digit number on the stop sign.
Do not use the street address as a substitute when the same intersection has several stops.
Enter it in MARTA Bus Stop Lookup.
The stop page can identify scheduled information for that exact boarding point.
Use MARTA Tracker for upcoming departures.
MARTA says the same six-digit code can be entered into its tracker search field.
Check route and destination again.
More than one route may use the same stop.
Allow for variation.
MARTA explicitly describes schedules and real-time bus locations as approximate.
MARTA’s Better Breeze transition changed how riders can pay. The base fare remains $2.50, but riders now have additional contactless options.
BANK
Bank card
Tap an accepted contactless debit or credit card.
PHONE
Mobile wallet
Supported bank cards can be used from Apple, Google or Samsung wallets.
B
New Breeze card
Use the current Better Breeze physical card or ticket.
V
Virtual Breeze
A virtual Breeze card can be kept in a supported mobile wallet.
$
Cash
Local buses accept exact cash, but cash is one-way and does not include transfers.
The new Breeze Mobile app is not itself the tap-to-pay credential. MARTA describes the app as an account-management tool. Your physical card, virtual Breeze card, bank card or supported wallet is what you tap.
Transfer trap: use the exact same payment method throughout the transfer. A physical bank card and the same card loaded into a phone wallet can be treated as different payment credentials.
The current fare includes up to four free transfers within a three-hour period when the eligible trip is made using the same accepted electronic payment method.
Tap
Pay the first trip with your selected Breeze or contactless credential.
Ride
Complete the first bus or rail segment.
Transfer
Move to the next eligible MARTA or supported connection.
Use same method
Tap the exact same payment card, wallet or Breeze credential.
Stay within 3 hours
Up to four qualifying transfers can be available.
Cash rider
Exact cash can be used on local buses, but the cash fare is one-way and does not provide a transfer.
Round trip
Free-transfer privileges are not intended to create a round trip back over the same journey.
On-demand part of NextGen
MARTA Reach: When There Is No Fixed Route at Your Door
MARTA Reach is curb-to-curb on-demand service using smaller ADA-accessible vehicles in 12 defined zones. It is designed to complement the fixed bus and rail network rather than operate like a traditional numbered bus route.
Operating hours
6 a.m. to midnight every day in all Reach zones.
Booking
Request a ride through the Reach app, booking website or reservation phone line.
Current fare status
MARTA’s Reach page currently says rides are fare-free until Better Breeze equipment is installed.
Future standard fare
MARTA says the planned Reach fare is $2.50 after fare equipment is installed.
12 MARTA Reach Zones
301West Atlanta
302Kirkwood / Candler Park
303County Line
304Lakewood
305Oakley Industrial
306Fulton Industrial
307East Point
308Hillandale
309Candler-McAfee / Belvedere Park
310Cedar Grove
311Gresham Park
312North Fulton
Reach is not a fixed timetable. You request a trip inside the eligible zone. Some zones also provide defined connection points outside the zone for MARTA bus or rail connections.
The Rapid A-Line began Phase One service on April 18, 2026 with the NextGen network. It is a five-mile bus rapid transit corridor connecting Downtown Atlanta with Capitol Gateway, Summerhill, Peoplestown and the Atlanta Beltline Southside Trail area.
Current Phase One service runs approximately 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. MARTA says fare is not being collected until further notice. Some permanent platforms are still under construction, so temporary stops remain in use.
Five Points
South Downtown
Fulton Government Center
Georgia State
City Hall
Convocation Center
Summerhill
Peoplestown
Carver BRT
5 a.m.–1 a.m.
Current Phase One service span published by MARTA.
Fare-free for now
MARTA says fare will not be collected until further notice during the current Phase One period.
No bikes in Phase One
This differs from regular MARTA buses, which generally have bicycle racks.
Temporary-stop warning: construction can shift the exact boarding point near future A-Line stations. Look for MARTA’s posted temporary-stop signage instead of waiting only at the unfinished platform.
MARTA Route 191 Serves the ATL International Terminal
Route 191 is useful for trips between the south metro area, Lakewood/Ft McPherson Station, Riverdale and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s International Terminal.
This is not a generic “airport shuttle from downtown.” It is a scheduled MARTA bus route with its own timepoints and lower frequency than the Rapid A-Line.
1Lakewood / Ft McPherson
Rail and bus transfer point.
ATLInternational Terminal
Route 191 serves the international-terminal area.
P&RRiverdale Park & Ride
Major south-metro transfer point.
JCJustice Center
Southern timepoint and transfer area.
Example from the current weekday PDF: one early southbound trip leaves Lakewood/Ft McPherson at 5:00 a.m., reaches the International Terminal at about 5:11 a.m., Riverdale Park & Ride at about 5:41 a.m. and the Justice Center at about 6:04 a.m. Use the current PDF for your actual travel date.
Airport distinction: do not confuse Route 191 service to the International Terminal with MARTA rail service to Airport Station at the domestic terminal.
Official schedules and route-change documents
View MARTA’s Official Timetable PDFs Inside This Guide
These documents remain on MARTA’s servers. If an embedded viewer is blocked on your browser, use the direct official-document button below it.
Rapid A-Line Timetable — Effective April 18, 2026
The PDF contains the route diagram, timepoints, weekday/weekend tables and timetable-reading instructions.
PDF date check: never assume a search-engine PDF result is current merely because it remains online. Match its effective date against MARTA’s current route directory.
Bus-to-Rail Transfers: Check the Station and the Bus Bay
Many MARTA bus trips begin or end at rail stations. Reaching the correct station is only part of the transfer—you may still need to find the right bus loop, bay, curb or side of the station.
Five Points
Central rail transfer station and a connection point for the Rapid A-Line. Ongoing construction can affect entrances and nearby boarding locations.
Lindbergh Center
Important bus and rail transfer point for north/northeast Atlanta corridors.
Doraville
Major northern rail terminal and bus connection point, including the Buford Highway corridor.
Lakewood / Ft McPherson
Rail and bus transfer location for south Atlanta and Route 191 airport/south-metro travel.
East Point / College Park
Important connections for south Fulton and Clayton-area bus travel.
Georgia State
Downtown transfer point used by the Rapid A-Line and several bus corridors.
Bay assignments matter. A bus can serve the correct station but depart from a different loop or bay than the route you used previously.
Wheelchairs, Bikes, Children and Pets on MARTA Buses
Accessible fixed-route service
MARTA states that its fixed-route bus and rail services are accessible to people with disabilities. Operators also provide required ADA stop announcements.
MARTA Mobility
Eligible riders whose disability prevents use of fixed-route service can apply for MARTA’s origin-to-destination paratransit service.
Regular bus bike racks
MARTA’s regular buses use front racks that hold up to two bicycles on a first-come, first-served basis.
A-Line bike exception
Bikes are not permitted on Rapid A-Line buses during the current Phase One service period.
Children
Children 46 inches and under ride free under the current fare policy, limited to two children per paying adult.
Service animals
Service animals are allowed without a carrier when assisting a rider with a disability.
Other pets
MARTA requires pets to be secured in an appropriate rigid carrier with a lock or latch.
Stop accessibility
An accessible bus does not guarantee that every sidewalk, curb or temporary stop is equally easy to use.
Temporary-stop accessibility: when road work or A-Line construction moves a boarding point, contact MARTA if the replacement curb or sidewalk is not usable for your mobility needs.
2026 holiday bus schedule
MARTA Bus Holiday Service for the Rest of 2026
MARTA may operate a Saturday or Sunday bus schedule on a weekday holiday. That changes individual departure times even though the calendar says Monday through Friday.
Labor Day
Buses operate on a Sunday schedule.
Thanksgiving Day
Buses operate on a Sunday schedule.
Friday after Thanksgiving
Buses operate on a Saturday schedule.
Christmas Eve
Buses operate on a Sunday schedule.
Christmas Day
Buses operate on a Sunday schedule.
New Year’s Eve
Buses operate on a Sunday schedule.
New Year’s Day
Buses operate on a Sunday schedule.
Holiday rule: after identifying the holiday schedule type, open your route’s corresponding Saturday or Sunday timetable. Do not simply move a normal weekday departure to the holiday.
MARTA Bus Cancellations, Detours and Temporary Stops
MARTA posts live bus cancellations and longer-running detours separately from the printed timetable. Do not hard-code today’s cancellation list into a saved trip because individual cancellations can expire within hours.
Trip cancellation
A scheduled departure may remain visible in the timetable even when the operating trip is canceled.
Detour
Construction, events, road closures or emergency conditions can move the bus off the normal route.
Temporary stop
Follow the replacement stop listed in the alert or posted on MARTA signage.
Five Points construction
Downtown construction can affect pedestrian access, station entrances and nearby bus-transfer paths.
A-Line construction
Several Rapid A-Line boarding locations remain temporary during Phase One.
Elevator / escalator issue
Accessibility equipment outages can affect a bus-to-rail transfer even when the bus itself is running normally.
Confirm that your route is from the post-April-18 NextGen network.
Choose the correct destination direction.
Select weekday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday service.
Find the exact six-digit stop ID.
Check the route PDF effective date.
Check the next live departure.
Review active cancellations and detours.
Confirm the correct station bay when transferring.
Use the same fare credential if you need a transfer.
Allow extra time for an airport, medical or work-critical trip.
MARTA Bus Problems and the Best Next Step
My old bus route disappeared
Open the NextGen route crosswalk and compare the old corridor with the replacement route or Reach zone.
Google or another app shows an old route
Use MARTA’s own Trip Planner and April-2026 route directory for the final decision.
The PDF and tracker disagree
The PDF is scheduled service; the tracker is the current prediction. Also check cancellation and detour notices.
The bus has no live prediction
It may not have started, GPS data may be unavailable or the trip may have been canceled or reassigned.
I am at the right intersection but see no bus
Confirm the stop ID and direction. The opposite-direction stop may be on another corner or another street.
My transfer charged again
Check whether you changed payment credentials—for example from a physical bank card to the same card in a mobile wallet.
Cash payment gave no transfer
MARTA’s current cash bus fare is one-way. Electronic fare media is needed for normal transfer benefits.
I cannot find a bus in my area
Check whether the location is now served by one of MARTA’s 12 Reach on-demand zones.
My A-Line stop moved
Current Phase One construction uses temporary boarding locations near several future stations.
The PDF viewer is blank
MARTA’s server or your browser may block inline PDF rendering. Use the “Open Official PDF” button instead.
Verified MARTA contacts
MARTA Bus Schedule, Customer Service and Safety Contacts
MARTA Reach Reservations404-848-6622
Use for on-demand Reach trip booking when needed.
MARTA Mobility404-848-5826
Eligibility, reservations and paratransit information.
MARTA Police — Non-Emergency404-848-4900
Use for transit-safety matters that are not emergencies.
MARTA Police — Emergency404-848-4911
Use for an emergency occurring within the MARTA system.
Useful information when calling: route number, direction, six-digit stop ID, date, approximate time and vehicle number when visible.
Lost Something on a MARTA Bus?
MARTA recommends submitting its lost-item form so staff can document the search. An item can take up to five business days to reach Lost & Found after being turned in.
Report once
Provide detailed information about the item rather than submitting several duplicate reports.
Allow processing time
Items can take up to five business days to reach the Lost & Found office.
Claim within 30 days
MARTA states that recovered items are generally retained for 30 days.
Lost & Found:404-848-3208,
Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
•
lostandfound@itsmarta.com.
The office currently operates by appointment for item retrieval.
Route, fare and service information reviewed August 10, 2026
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MARTA Bus Schedule FAQs
How many MARTA bus routes are there in 2026?
The current NextGen network contains 81 fixed routes, including the Rapid A-Line, plus 12 MARTA Reach on-demand zones.
When did the MARTA bus routes change?
The NextGen fixed-route network took effect on April 18, 2026. Riders using an older saved schedule should compare it with MARTA’s current route directory or route crosswalk.
What time do MARTA buses start running?
MARTA lists general bus-system hours beginning around 5 a.m. on weekdays and weekends. Individual routes can start later, so check the timetable for your specific route.
What time do MARTA buses stop running?
MARTA lists general weekday bus hours through about 1 a.m. and weekend hours through about 12:30 a.m. Your route’s final trip may be earlier.
How much is a MARTA bus ride?
The standard one-way fare is $2.50. Reduced fare is $1 for eligible riders. Current fare rules also provide up to four qualifying free transfers within three hours when the same accepted payment method is used.
Can I pay cash on a MARTA bus?
Yes, regular local buses accept cash, but exact change is required. MARTA says a cash bus fare is one-way and does not include transfers. Rapid A-Line currently has separate Phase One fare rules.
How do I track a MARTA bus?
Use MARTA’s tracker or bus-stop lookup. The six-digit stop ID printed on the bus-stop sign is the most precise way to identify the boarding location.
Are MARTA real-time bus times exact?
No. MARTA describes bus schedules and real-time vehicle locations as approximate. Traffic, detours, cancellations and GPS conditions can change the prediction.
What is MARTA Reach?
MARTA Reach is on-demand curb-to-curb service operating in 12 zones. It runs from 6 a.m. to midnight daily and must be requested rather than boarded from a traditional fixed timetable.
Is MARTA Reach free?
MARTA’s current Reach page says the service remains fare-free until Better Breeze equipment is installed. MARTA says the planned fare after installation is $2.50.
Is the Rapid A-Line free?
MARTA currently states that fare is not being collected during Phase One until further notice. Recheck the official A-Line page because the project is transitioning toward final revenue service.
Can I bring a bike on a MARTA bus?
Regular MARTA buses have front racks for up to two bicycles on a first-come basis. MARTA currently says bicycles are not allowed on Rapid A-Line buses during Phase One.
Which MARTA bus goes to the International Terminal at Atlanta airport?
Route 191 Riverdale / ATL Intl Terminal serves the airport’s International Terminal as part of its south-metro corridor. Check its current timetable before traveling.
Do MARTA buses run on holidays?
Yes, but MARTA often applies Saturday or Sunday bus schedules on holidays. Check the annual holiday operating page and then use the corresponding timetable for your route.
Why does an old website show a MARTA route that is not in this list?
The result may contain the pre-NextGen network. Almost all MARTA bus routes changed on April 18, 2026, and older MARTA schedule pages can still remain indexed online.
