College Park station (MARTA)
| Company type | MARTA rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | June 18, 1988 |
| Headquarters | College Park , United States |
Area served | College Park, Morrow, Riverdale, Clayton County, South Fulton |
| Products | Rail transit services (Red and Gold lines) |
College Park station is part of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail network, located in College Park, Georgia, United States. It serves both the Red and Gold lines. The station began operations on June 18, 1988, catering mainly to College Park and adjacent communities such as Morrow, Riverdale, Clayton County, and South Fulton.
By 2013, College Park Station had an average weekday ridership of 9,026 entries, ranking it as the third most frequented station in the system after the Airport and Five Points stations, overtaking Lindbergh Center.
History
The inauguration of College Park Station occurred on June 18, 1988, simultaneously with the opening of the Airport Station. Although the Airport Station was constructed eight years prior in conjunction with the airport terminal, it remained disconnected from the MARTA rail system until College Park Station was established to provide this vital link.
Station layout
College Park Station includes parking accommodations totaling 1,883 daily spaces and 88 designated for long-term use. The north bus bays are served by MARTA Bus routes 82, 93, 172, and 180. Meanwhile, routes 89, 189, 195, and 196 operate from the south bus bays. These services facilitate transit connections to significant commercial and business hubs such as the Georgia International Convention Center, Southlake Mall, South Fulton Park & Ride, as well as the cities of Fairburn, Palmetto, Union City, and areas within Clayton County.
| G | Street Level | Entrance/Exit points, fare control barriers, bus loops |
| P Platform level |
Southbound | ← Red Line, Gold Line heading toward Airport (Terminus) |
| Island platform, train doors open on left side | ||
| Northbound | Gold Line bound for Doraville (via East Point) → Red Line traveling toward North Springs (through East Point) → | |
Nearby landmarks & popular destinations
- College Park Downtown
- Georgia International Convention Center
- Bill Badgett Stadium and Bill Evans Basefield
- U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
- Woodward Academy