Is the MARTA good enough for getting around Atlanta or do I need to buy a car?

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on 23 Aug 2013

Wondering if it's worth buying a car when I move to Atlanta or is the public transport good enough? What's the best way of getting around in Atlanta?

Anonymous (not verified) on 26 Aug 2013 - 09:03

Hi Phil, the reliability and reach of the MARTA system in Atlanta depends on where you live in the city. If you're going to be living ITP - in the perimeter, you could possibly get away with not ownign a car, but if you're going to be living in the outer suburbs of Atlanta, it's definitely recommended that you buy a car. However, traffic is notriously bad in Atlanta and Atlantan drivers are not exactly known for theit friendliness - so driving in Atlanta is sure to be an experience which you'll need to prepare yourself for. I suggest you take a look at our Getting Around in Atlanta page for more information about transport and driving in the city.

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