Georgia Commute Options
Georgia State University and Georgia Commute Options have paired up to make the GA Commute app available to faculty and staff. This program will help make getting to campus by bus, train, carpooling, biking and walking even more rewarding.
How It Works
- Rack up points for every non-drive alone commute trip to and from school that you log.
- Cash in the points you earn toward rewards — including nearby discounts and deals for dining, shopping, entertainment and much more.
- Plan trips to and from campus.
- Find rides from nearby students headed in your direction.
Download the App Today for Your First 1,000 Points
GA Commute is available for download in Apple and Google Play stores. When you sign up, you’ll automatically earn 1,000 points. Get started:
Regional Transit Passes
MARTA
MARTA Breeze Cards issued are made especially for Georgia State University. These Breeze Cards issued by Georgia State will not work with any other transit authority including Xpress, Cobb Transit or Gwinnett County Transit. Breeze Cards work exclusively on MARTA bus and rail lines.
The MARTA Breeze Card is available to Georgia State students at a discounted rate. Students who want to purchase a discounted MARTA Breeze Card need to request their card online via the Parking Portal and then pick up an initial Breeze Card from the Campus Services customer service counter, located on the second floor of the University Bookstore Building (above Chick-fil-A). Students can then either purchase a monthly pass through the Parking Portal for $61 or a 30-Day pass that starts on the first ride at any MARTA kiosk for $68.50. Breeze Card renewals are only available between the 1st and 15th of each month for the upcoming month and may be renewed either online or in person at the Campus Services customer service counter.
Perimeter College student monthly MARTA Breeze Cards are available for purchase at the campus cashier offices each month for $61.00.
Discounted MARTA Breeze Cards are available to employees on a monthly basis online via the Parking Portal or in person at the Campus Services customer service counter and through payroll deduction for $77. If you sign up using the MARTA Breeze Card Payroll Deduction Form, the monthly pass will automatically be loaded to your Breeze Card each month. Nothing more is required until you want to end the use of your card. You must fill out a cancellation form which is available at the Payroll office to cancel your payroll deduction. There are no refunds allowed with the MARTA Breeze Card program. The Faculty/Staff Breeze Card is available through MARTA kiosks for $83.80. Please note: Purchases made before the 23rd of the month will result in the current month automatically loaded to the Breeze Card. Purchases made on or after the 23rd of the month will only work for the next month. Breeze Card renewals are only available between the 1st and 15th of each month for the upcoming month and may be renewed either online or in person at the Campus Services customer service counter.
There is a limited protection plan on all Breeze Cards purchased. As long as the card is reported lost, stolen, damaged or non-functional before the 22nd of each month to Campus Services, the card may be replaced and the current month’s benefit will be transferred to the new card. There is a $10 administrative fee for replacement. Please note: Cards reported lost, stolen, damaged or non-functional after the 22nd of the month or cards reloaded at MARTA kiosks may not be covered under MARTA’s protection plan.
CobbLINC
Riders can add CobbLINC trip passes to their Breeze Card from any MARTA kiosk or online. Riders qualify for a free transfer to MARTA service when using their Breeze Card.
Gwinnett County Transit
Riders can add Gwinnett County Transit trip passes to their Breeze Card from any MARTA kiosk or online. Riders qualify for a free transfer to MARTA service when using their Breeze Card.
Xpress
Xpress Georgia State Campus Bus Stop and Route Map
Xpress gives its riders a reliable, affordable, stress-free commute as it brings in students, faculty and staff from 30 Park and Ride lots and delivers them to major employment and educational centers, including Georgia State. Service runs Monday-Friday during peak commuting times and each Xpress route serves at least one MARTA station. Monthly discounted rates are available through Georgia State.
Most downtown morning routes make stops at these locations near the Atlanta Campus:
- Central Avenue and Wall Streer (near G Deck and Classroom South)
- Peachtree Center Avenue and Auburn Avenue (near T Deck)
Most downtown afternoon routes make stops at these locations near the Atlanta Campus:
- Courtland Street and Auburn Avenue (near University Lofts)
- Courtland Street and Gilmer Street (near Sparks Hall, Dahlberg Hall and the Student Center)
Visit the Xpress website to see which Xpress route would be best for you. To purchase your discounted 31-day pass, visit the Campus Services customer service window, located on the second floor of the University Bookstore Building.
31-Day Discounted Xpress Pass Rates:
Students:
- Green Zone: $94
- Blue Zone: $119
Faculty/Staff:
- Green Zone: $95
- Blue Zone: $120
*One monthly discounted Xpress pass per person per month. No exchanges or refunds.
Alpharetta Campus
Driving
The Alpharetta Campus is located at 3775 Brookside Pkwy., Alpharetta, GA 30022. If traveling by highway, take exit 10 from Georgia 400 and travel east for 1.4 miles on Milton Parkway. Brookside Parkway will be on your right.
Carpool
Georgia State students and employees can find carpool partners and explore carpooling incentives through the Georgia Commute Options website and the GA Commute app (iOS or Android). The website offers the opportunity to choose potential carpool partners only within the Georgia State community. Georgia Commute Options also provides additional commuter support to employees taking alternative commutes, such as Guaranteed Ride Home and Route Matching.
Waze Carpool is now available in Atlanta and can be used to match drivers and riders commuting at similar times and on similar routes. To get started, download the Waze Carpool app (iOS and Android). Be sure to use your gsu.edu email address to best match with others in the Georgia State community. Select whether to request or offer a ride; then start saving money by carpooling to work.
Regional Transit
MARTA
The Alpharetta Campus is accessible via MARTA bus route 185 / Alpharetta, which travels from North Springs MARTA Station, along Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta Highway and Old Milton Parkway. For trip-planning, please use MARTA’s interactive system map.
Biking
The Alpharetta Campus is located less than 0.5 miles from the Big Creek Greenway, a nine-mile, multi-use trail that extends from Mansell Road to Marconi Drive off Windward Parkway.
Atlanta Campus
Driving
The Atlanta Campus is located near south downtown and is accessible from the I-75/I-85 connector, as well as from I-20. Use your preferred trip planning tools to plan your route. Once you’ve arrived at your destination, the quickest way to travel throughout the campus is by foot or by bus.
Carpool and Rideshare
Georgia State students and employees can find carpool partners and explore carpooling incentives through the Georgia Commute Options website and the GA Commute app (iOS or Android). The website offers the opportunity to choose potential carpool partners only within the Georgia State community. Georgia Commute Options also provides additional commuter support to employees taking alternative commutes, such as Guaranteed Ride Home and Route Matching.
Waze Carpool is now available in Atlanta and can be used to match drivers and riders commuting at similar times and on similar routes. To get started, download the Waze Carpool app (iOS and Android). Be sure to use your gsu.edu email address to best match with others in the Georgia State community. Select whether to request or offer a ride; then start saving money by carpooling to work.
For students or employees who wish to borrow a vehicle for brief periods, Zipcars are available at several locations throughout campus. Zipcar is a membership-based car sharing company that provides members access to a variety of new fuel-efficient vehicles. Georgia State’s collaboration with Zipcar provides convenient pickup locations and discounts for students, faculty and staff.
Regional Transit
MARTA
The Atlanta Campus is well-served by MARTA rail and bus lines. Georgia State is walking distance from three MARTA Stations that provide heavy rail access from all directions: Five Points, Peachtree Center and Georgia State Station.
MARTA also offers 11 bus routes serving downtown Atlanta. For trip-planning, please use MARTA’s interactive system map.
- 3 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive / Auburn Avenue
- 21 Memorial Drive
- 26 Marietta Street / Perry Boulevard
- 40 Peachtree Street / Downtown
- 42 Pryor Road
- 49 McDonough Boulevard
- 55 Jonesboro Road
- 107 Glenwood
- 186 Rainbow Drive / South DeKalb
- 813 Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard
- 816 North Highland Avenue
CobbLINC
CobbLINC provides three express bus routes that offer non-stop service to downtown Atlanta from Marietta (101) and Kennesaw (100) during rush hour. Additionally, the 10X operates all day with express service from Cumberland to Arts Center Station; riders can transfer to the MARTA rail line at no extra charge when using their Breeze Card. For trip planning, please use the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority’s multi-model trip planner.
Xpress
Xpress is a commuter express bus service offering 27 routes in 12 metro counties. Xpress provides limited-stop service during peak commuter hours from as far away as West Douglas, Hiram, Newnan, McDonough, East Conyers, Snellville, Acworth and Cumming. For trip planning, please use Xpress’ route planning tools.
Gwinnett County Transit
Gwinnett County Transit provides three express bus routes that offer service to downtown Atlanta from the I-985 Park & Ride (101), the Indian Trail Park & Ride (102) and Sugarloaf Mills (103) during rush hour. For trip planning, please refer to Gwinnnett County Transit’s bus routes and schedules.
Biking
There are over 104 miles of bike lanes and trail throughout Atlanta, many of which provide safe connections to downtown Atlanta. The library is just 1.2 miles from the Eastside Beltline trail and 3.5 miles from the Westside Beltline trail. Local non-profit Propel ATL offers many resources for those interested in a bike commute option, including training on safe in-town riding. Georgia State’s own Panther Bikes and Touch the Earth host group rides and offer other on-campus resources to support members of the Georgia State community who are interested in biking to campus. Click here to see the bike rack locations in downtown Atlanta. New to trip planning by bike? Google Maps offers a biking layer, showing presence of trails, dedicated bike lanes and bike-friendly roads.
Clarkston Campus
Driving
The Clarkston Campus is located at 555 N. Indian Dr., Clarkston, GA 30021. If traveling by highway, take exit 41 from I-285 and travel east on Memorial Drive for 1.1 miles. Take a left onto North Indian Creek Drive. The campus will be on your right.
Carpool
Georgia State students and employees can find carpool partners and explore carpooling incentives through the Georgia Commute Options website and the GA Commute app (iOS or Android). The website offers the opportunity to choose potential carpool partners only within the Georgia State community. Georgia Commute Options also provides additional commuter support to employees taking alternative commutes, such as Guaranteed Ride Home and Route Matching.
Waze Carpool is now available in Atlanta and can be used to match drivers and riders commuting at similar times and on similar routes. To get started, download the Waze Carpool app (iOS and Android). Be sure to use your gsuedu email address to best match with others in the Georgia State community. Select whether to request or offer a ride; then start saving money by carpooling to work.
Regional Transit
MARTA
The Clarkston Campus is accessible via MARTA bus route 125 / Clarkston, which travels from Kensington MARTA Station via Indian Creek Drive. For trip-planning, please use MARTA’s interactive system map.
Biking
The Clarkston Campus is 1.1 miles from the Stone Mountain PATH trail, a 20.5 mile multi-use trail stretching from downtown Atlanta to Stone Mountain.
Decatur Campus
Driving
The Decatur Campus is located at 3251 Panthersville Rd., Decatur, GA 30034. If traveling on I-20, take exit 65 and travel south for 1.7 miles on 155 S / S. Candler Road. Turn right on Panthersville Road; destination will be on right in 0.8 miles. If traveling on I-285, take exit 48 and travel south for 1.3 miles on 155 S / S. Candler Road. Turn right on Clifton Springs Road, then left on Panthersville Road. The campus will be on your right.
Carpool
Georgia State students and employees can find carpool partners and explore carpooling incentives through the Georgia Commute Options website and the GA Commute app (iOS or Android). The website offers the opportunity to choose potential carpool partners only within the Georgia State community. Georgia Commute Options also provides additional commuter support to employees taking alternative commutes, such as Guaranteed Ride Home and Route Matching.
Waze Carpool is now available in Atlanta and can be used to match drivers and riders commuting at similar times and on similar routes. To get started, download the Waze Carpool app (iOS and Android). Be sure to use your gsu.edu email address to best match with others in the Georgia State community. Select whether to request or offer a ride; then start saving money by carpooling to work.
Regional Transit
MARTA
The Decatur Campus is accessible via MARTA bus route 34 / Gresham, which travels from East Lake MARTA Station via 2nd Avenue, Gresham Road and Clifton Springs Road. For trip-planning, please use MARTA’s interactive system map.
Biking
The Decatur Campus offers direct bike access via the South River Trail / Michelle Obama Walking Trail, a 10-mile trail starting near Gresham Park and extending east towards Flat Shoals at Waldrop Road.
Dunwoody Campus
Driving
The Dunwoody Campus is located at 2101 Womack Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338. If traveling east via I-285, take exit 30 and travel north on Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Turn right onto Vermack Road, then right onto Womack Road. The campus will be on your right.
Carpool
Georgia State students and employees can find carpool partners and explore carpooling incentives through the Georgia Commute Options website and the GA Commute app (iOS or Android). The website offers the opportunity to choose potential carpool partners only within the Georgia State community. Georgia Commute Options also provides additional commuter support to employees taking alternative commutes, such as Guaranteed Ride Home and Route Matching.
Waze Carpool is now available in Atlanta and can be used to match drivers and riders commuting at similar times and on similar routes. To get started, download the Waze Carpool app (iOS and Android). Be sure to use your gsu.edu email address to best match with others in the Georgia State community. Select whether to request or offer a ride; then start saving money by carpooling to work.
Regional Transit
MARTA
The Dunwoody Campus is accessible via MARTA bus route 132 / Tilly Mill Road, which connects with Chamblee MARTA Station. The Dunwoody Campus is also a short drive (or taxi ride) from Dunwoody and Sandy Springs MARTA Stations on the Red Line and the Chamblee or Doraville MARTA Stations on the Yellow Line.
Xpress
Xpress is a commuter express bus service offering 27 routes in 12 metro counties. Xpress provides limited-stop service during peak commuter hours to Dunwoody MARTA Station from Cumming (401), Sugarloaf Mills (417) and West Conyers (428). For trip planning, please use Xpress’ route planning tools. Upon arriving at Doraville MARTA Station, riders can transfer to the MARTA train at no extra charge and travel to Chamblee Station. From Chamblee Station, riders can board the MARTA bus route 132 / Tilly Mill Road, which connects with the Dunwoody Campus.
Gwinnett County Transit
Gwinnett County Transit provides local bus service to Doraville MARTA Station. Local routes include Route 10A/B from Sugarloaf Mills and Gwinnett Place, Route 20 from Norcross and Route 35 from Peachtree Corners. Upon arriving at Doraville MARTA Station, riders can transfer to the MARTA train at no extra charge and travel to Chamblee Station. From Chamblee Station, riders can board the MARTA bus route 132 / Tilly Mill Road, which connects with the Dunwoody Campus.
Newton Campus
Driving
The Newton Campus is located at 239 Cedar Ln., Covington, GA 30014. If traveling by I-20, take exit 98 and travel south for 0.7 miles on GA State Highway 11 South. Turn right onto Cedar Lane. The campus will be on your right.