Buckhead station
| Company type | MARTA rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | June 8, 1996 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
Area served | Buckhead district, Atlanta metropolitan area |
| Products | Rail transit services |
Buckhead is a ground-level subway station positioned on the Red Line within the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail network. It stands as the initial stop exclusively operated by the Red Line, situated in the Buckhead district, embedded in the median of State Route 400 at the crossroads of Peachtree Road and State Route 141. The station is conveniently located within walking distance to various office buildings, hotels, and retail centers such as Lenox Square, although the Lenox MARTA station provides more direct access to the shopping mall. The area is also served by the complimentary buc bus service, and Buckhead Station offers Zipcar car-sharing amenities.
Station layout
| G | Street Level | Entrance/Exit, pedestrian crossover to street |
| P Platform level |
Southbound | ← Red Line heading toward Airport (night service terminates at Lindbergh Center) |
| Island platform, train doors open on left side | ||
| Northbound | Red Line traveling toward North Springs (via Medical Center) → | |
History
The Buckhead station commenced operations on June 8, 1996, simultaneously with the openings of Medical Center and Dunwoody stations. During the construction phase of State Route 400 south of the perimeter in 1993, space was intentionally reserved within the highway median for rail tracks extending from Buckhead to Medical Center. In 2014, pedestrian bridges were constructed over State Route 400 to enhance accessibility to Stratford on the eastern side and Tower Place on the western side.
In February 2023, Buckhead Station was temporarily closed due to track replacement work near the northern switch. During this period, a shuttle bus operated between Lenox (Gold Line) and Medical Center (Red Line), with faregates left open but no train service available.
Nearby landmarks and popular destinations
- Atlanta Financial Center
- Capital City Plaza
- Buckhead Business District
- Buckhead Station Shopping Center
- Phipps Plaza
- Lenox Square
Bus routes
MARTA bus Route 110 - Peachtree Road / Buckhead serves this station.
Connections to other transit systems
- Buc Shuttle - offers commuter transit linking nearby residential areas, workplaces, and retail establishments