Decatur, GA is a city in DeKalb County and offers a variety of public transportation options for its residents. The city is served by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), which operates bus and rail services throughout the metropolitan area. MARTA buses provide regular service to major destinations within Decatur, such as Decatur City Hall, the MARTA station located at North Decatur Road, and other popular locations. On Saturdays, MARTA also offers limited express bus service from downtown Atlanta to Avondale Estates and Oakhurst villages in Decatur. Additionally, Decatur is served by the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) which provides local bus services directly within the city limits. These buses serve areas such as Avondale Estates, Oakhurst Village, North Druid Hills Road, and East College Avenue. Both MARTA and GRTA are affordable and reliable transportation options for individuals living in Decatur.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Decatur takes 26.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Decatur get to work:
- 64.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.7% carpool with others
- 12.9% work from home
- 6.5% take mass transit