Is it safe to ride MARTA? The Simple Answer Yes. The More Complicated Answer Even the more complicated answer is “yes.” Do crimes occur on MARTA? Yes. Are they violent crimes? Not usually. According to the statistics on this page, most crimes on MARTA are larceny – stealing stuff. At the February 8, 2024, MARTA…
What Do You Mean by “Trip”?
I’m using the word “trip” specifically. The Simple Answer A trip is your getting from point A to point B, and your fare is to get you to that point B. You pay once even though you may use several buses or trains to get there. You’ll have to pay again when you go back…
Getting on the Train
You can look at the MARTA train system map to see where you can get on and off the train, but what’s the process? The Simple Answer Once you have a Breeze Card, look for the gates. There should be plenty of signage at each station telling you where to go. Scan your card at…
Paying for Your MARTA Trip
A ride on MARTA obviously costs money. The cost as of February 2024 is $2.50 per trip (they call it a rideas well), but how do you pay? The Simple Answer Get a Breeze Card and put some cash on it. I usually keep mine at $10 or so to have some buffer. There’s a…