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MARTA has clean and safe subway trains with somewhat limited routes that link downtown with many major landmarks. The system's two main lines cross at the Five Points station. MARTA uses a smart-card fare system called Breeze. The cards are available at RideStores and from vending machines at each station by using cash or credit cards. The one-way fare is $1.75, but the cards offer several options, including weekend, weekly, and monthly passes.

Trains generally run weekdays 5 AM to 1 AM and weekends and holidays 6 AM to 12:30 AM. Most trains operate every 15 to 20 minutes; during weekday rush hours, trains run every 10 minutes. Airport travelers should be careful about catching the right train. One line ends up at North Springs station to the north. The other to Doraville station, to the northeast. Daily parking is free at MARTA parking facilities. Long-term parking rates range from $4 to $7 daily. All stations do not have lots, however.

Contacts

MARTA (404/848-5000. www.itsmarta.com).