Regionally & Globally Connected
Alpharetta, Georgia, offers a well-integrated transportation network that supports strategic connectivity. Thanks to a powerful combination of regional highway access points, MARTA transit connections, abundant nearby international air service, regional rail service, and trail-based local mobility options, Alpharetta sets the regional standard for transportation planning.
Exceptional Highway Access
Alpharetta offers more direct access to Georgia 400, “Metro Atlanta’s Tech Corridor,” than any other city in North Fulton. With five direct interchanges (Mansell Road, Haynes Bridge Road, Old Milton Parkway, Windward Parkway, and McFarland Parkway), Alpharetta makes it easy for workforce talent, locals, and visitors to all move around the region and far beyond. Additionally, easy proximity to I-285, I-85, and I-75 provides exceptional highway reach across Atlanta metro, enabling same-day regional car travel to Charlotte, Nashville, Birmingham, and more.
Solid Public Transportation
Alpharetta is served by five MARTA bus routes, including intra-city connections with direct service to the North Springs MARTA Station, the northernmost rail terminal in the region. From there, commuters and visitors can ride directly to:
- Buckhead (10 mins)
- Midtown (20 mins)
- Downtown Atlanta (25 mins)
- Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (45 mins)
Global Access through ATL
Just 34 miles from Alpharetta, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) provides unparalleled global access. As the busiest and most connected airport in the world, ATL enables local businesses to take advantage of:
- 2,100+ daily arrivals and departures
- Nonstop flights to 150+ U.S. cities
- Service to 70+ international destinations across 43 countries
- 286,000 average daily passengers
- 80% of the U.S. population living within a 2-hour flight of ATL
Rail & Inland Port Access
Freight rail lines from CSX and Norfolk Southern intersect the region and provide strategic options for businesses with advanced logistic support needs.
The Blue Ridge Connector, set to open in 2026, will soon offer a direct rail link between Northeast Georgia and the Port of Savannah via the inland port of Gainesville, less than 50 miles north of Alpharetta. This new route will reduce congestion on Georgia Highways and streamline costs for local businesses by eliminating the 600-mile-round-trip truck route currently required to move goods for import/export.
Trail Networks
Alpharetta’s mobility model also blends traditional infrastructure with thoughtful active living design. The Alpha Loop and Big Creek Greenway offer walkable, local bike paths that connect residents to offices, dining, recreation, and entertainment – reducing congestion and promoting local wellness lifestyles. With continued focus and funding for sidewalk expansion, multi-modal planning, and connected public spaces, Alpharetta leaders are committed to ensuring mobility remains a priority and that the city remains accessible and lifestyle-friendly.