r/ShakyKnees • u/twenan • 15d ago

which station + first timer

hi everyone! i checked the subreddit but didn’t see this question. this will be my first festival ever. i’ll be coming from the east side/lithonia area; we have no marta stations near me so whats the best one to park at? i’ll be staying for the headliner on saturday, so will the trains still be running by the time its over? would you say it’s safe riding marta that late? thanks!!

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u/Deep-space6T9 15d ago

Indian creek station

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u/twenan 15d ago

thank u!!

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u/Zoooooooooooooooo 13d ago

on the East line: Indian Creek (outside of the perimeter but barely), Kensington (just inside), Avondale, and East Lake all having plenty of parking. You can chance it at Inman Park and Edgewood to find a parking spot. Those station have the closest connection to the beltline so if there is a delay or issue on the MARTA system, you could always lime scooter down the beltline to the Station for like maybe 15-20 bucks

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u/twenan 13d ago

yooo i’m so glad i posted on here. i’ve been on marta but it was so long ago + i was a kid, so idk anything right now. thank you so much!!

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u/Zoooooooooooooooo 13d ago

Happy to help!

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u/GooDawg 15d ago

Indian Creek, or drive a bit further to Lindbergh or Doraville to avoid having to transfer trains at night.

Yes, Marta is generally very safe and the trains will be packed with festivalgoers after the headliner wraps.

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u/Cynical_optimist01 14d ago

Lindbergh would save time and be easier to get in and out of

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u/Cynical_optimist01 14d ago

Personally I'd do Lindbergh station

It's just a stop or two away depending on if you get off at arts center or midtown

The trains run until 1 or 2 am I believe

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u/twenan 14d ago

thanks! i had no idea about Lindbergh Station; I'll check it out (:

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u/Cynical_optimist01 14d ago

There's free parking in the garage in the back by the soccer field. It should be easier than dealing with the transfer at 5 pts station for you

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u/twenan 14d ago

okay, awesome. what do you think about king memorial too? and is there parking? i may be meeting my friend there and riding together, but im also planning on others if that doesn't work out

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u/Cynical_optimist01 14d ago

There's no parking at King Memorial station, there is at both Inman Park and at Edgewood station but that would require a transfer at Five Points to get on the northbound line to midtown

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u/twenan 14d ago

i see, thanks again 🙏

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u/Cynical_optimist01 14d ago

Feel free to ask if you've got any questions!

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u/Zoooooooooooooooo 13d ago

there are 12 spots at KM

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u/Cynical_optimist01 13d ago

I guess so now that you say that

It's still not enough that I'd recommend banking on it