Oakland City station
| Industry | Public transportation |
|---|---|
| Founded | December 15, 1984 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta , United States |
| Products | Rapid transit station (Red and Gold lines) |
Oakland City station is part of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail network in Atlanta, Georgia, accommodating both the Red and Gold lines. Since its inauguration on December 15, 1984, the facility has featured a single island platform situated between two tracks. Passengers enter the station through pedestrian tunnels located beneath nearby streets and a freight railway on its eastern side. Although constructed at ground level, the steep embankment surrounding the station imparts an elevated look. This station mainly serves the communities of Oakland City, Sylvan Hills, and Capitol View.
Available bus services connect this location to destinations such as Barge Road Park & Ride, South Fulton Medical Center, Sylvan Hills, and Greenbriar Mall.
Station layout
| P Platform level |
Southbound | ← Red Line, Gold Line heading toward Airport (Lakewood / Fort McPherson) |
| Island platform, left-side boarding | ||
| Northbound | Gold Line bound for Doraville (West End) → Red Line bound for North Springs (West End) → | |
| G | Street Level | Fare gates and station entrance/exit |
| L | Lower level | Connecting corridor from street to platform area |
Bus routes
The following bus lines serve this station:
- Route 79 - serving Sylvan Hills
- Route 83 - Campbellton Road / Greenbriar Mall
- Route 162 - Myrtle Drive / Alison Court area
- Route 172 - Sylvan Road / Virginia Avenue corridor