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Navigating the Arts Center MARTA station

The Arts Center MARTA station provides easy access to many of Atlanta's art venues, including the High Museum of Art, Center for Puppetry Arts, Alliance Theatre, Center Stage and 14th Street Playhouse. There are three ways you can exit the Arts Center MARTA station.  Depending on your destination, you’ll want to take the easiest and most direct exit to have an easier commute.  See below for the list of station exits and when you should use them.

West Peachtree Street Exit
The exit on to West Peachtree Street is the largest in the station.  In addition to having a bike rack, it also is the most handicap accessible -- the terrain outside this exit is flat and there is a ramp sidewalk.  If you are in a wheelchair or have a stroller, you can also exit here without using an elevator.  You’ll also want to use this exit for:

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And use this exit for less hilly walks to:

15th Street Exit
Opposite the West Peachtree Street exit is an exit for 15th Street and Arts Center Way.  After going through the fare gate, you will have to go up stairs, escalator or elevator.  At the first landing will be access to all the buses and a pedestrian walkway leading to 15th Street.  Use this exit for:

And for slightly more direct, but hilly walks to:

  • Piedmont Park
  • 14th Street Playhouse
  • W Hotel

Arts Center Way Exit
The third exit out of the station is on to Arts Center Way.  Exit the fare gates by the sign marked “To Arts Center Way”.  You’ll go up one level to where the buses are located.  From there, go up one more level for the station exit.  Use this location for easy access to:

  • Woodruff Arts Center
  • SCAD
  • Businesses/locations on Peachtree Street north of 16th Street

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