Dunwoody Station is on MARTA's Red Line, about 41 minutes from the airport, with a free 575-space deck for stays under 24 hours. Roads, buses and bike routes.
Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Sources: MARTA and its published schedule data, the City of Dunwoody’s Public Works pages and the Georgia Department of Transportation’s 511 service.
Dunwoody sits on the north side of Interstate 285, the Perimeter, about 10 miles from Atlanta in the northwest corner of DeKalb County, according to Discover Dunwoody. MARTA’s Red Line stops at Dunwoody Station in Perimeter Center, with a direct train to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Who to call
- MARTA routes and schedules, customer service: 404-848-5000, custserv@itsmarta.com
- MARTA Police: 404-848-4900 (non-emergency), 404-848-4911 (emergency)
- Road conditions on I-285 and state routes: dial 511 or 511ga.org
- City streets, signals, sidewalks: Dunwoody Public Works, 678-382-6850
- Trip planning: MARTA’s trip planner and schedules
Roads
- Interstate 285 runs through the south end of Dunwoody, with interchanges at Ashford Dunwoody Road and Chamblee Dunwoody Road. I-285 connects to I-75, I-85 and I-20, and to Georgia 400 just west of Dunwoody in Sandy Springs.
- Main city roads: Ashford Dunwoody Road and Chamblee Dunwoody Road run north-south; Mount Vernon Road crosses east-west through Dunwoody Village; Roberts Drive, Tilly Mill Road, North Peachtree Road, Peeler Road and Winters Chapel Road serve the neighborhoods.
- Road work: GDOT plans toll express lanes on this stretch of I-285, and the city is repaving 32 streets in 2026. See our weekly road construction and closures page.
MARTA rail
| Line | Station | What MARTA says |
|---|---|---|
| Red Line | Dunwoody Station, Perimeter Center | One parking deck, 575 spaces, free for stays under 24 hours; local, regional and shuttle bus connections |
Red Line trains run south through Medical Center, Buckhead, Lindbergh Center, Midtown and Five Points to the airport, and north to Sandy Springs and North Springs. MARTA’s schedule data shows a trip from Airport Station to Dunwoody Station taking about 41 minutes.
MARTA buses
From MARTA’s published schedule data:
| Route | Name | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Piedmont Road / Sandy Springs | Stops at Dunwoody Station |
| 48 | I-85 Access Road / North Brookhaven | Stops at Dunwoody Station |
| 87 | Roswell Road / Dunwoody | Stops at Dunwoody Station |
| 88 | Dunwoody Village / Georgetown | Stops at Dunwoody Station and runs through Dunwoody Village and Georgetown |
| 104 | Winters Chapel Road | Runs on Dunwoody streets on the city’s east side |
| 132 | Tilly Mill Road | Runs on Dunwoody streets on the city’s east side |
Check MARTA’s service alerts before you ride; MARTA posts trip cancellations and detours route by route.
Airports
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International: MARTA Red Line from Dunwoody Station, about 41 minutes. Discover Dunwoody puts the drive at about 30 minutes.
- DeKalb-Peachtree Airport: a general aviation airport minutes from Dunwoody, according to Discover Dunwoody.
Biking and walking
Dunwoody is building a connected network of shared-use paths, cycle tracks and bike lanes, according to the city’s bicycle network page, guided by its 2023 Trail Master Plan. The city publishes a map of the current bicycle network.
- Sidewalk riding is legal: a 2020 city ordinance lets cyclists of any age ride on sidewalks, as long as they ride safely and yield to pedestrians.
- Trails: the Dunwoody Trailway links Brook Run Park, Pernoshal Park, Georgetown and Two Bridges Park. See parks and trails.
- New paths under way: Old Spring House Lane, Ashford Dunwoody Road phase 2, Mount Vernon Road and Peeler Road, among others, on the city’s projects list.
Parking
We found no city-run public parking program or downtown parking rules on the city’s website. Parking at Perimeter Mall, Dunwoody Village, the Shops of Dunwoody and other shopping centers is set by each property. The largest public deck is MARTA’s at Dunwoody Station: 575 spaces, free for stays under 24 hours. For parking at city events and parks, check the event or park page; Brook Run Park has lots off North Peachtree Road, Barclay Drive and Peeler Road.
Commuting help
During earlier I-285 construction, the city pointed commuters to Perimeter Connects, which helps people in the Perimeter area find carpools and other options, and to Georgia Commute Options.
What this means for you
- For the airport, the Red Line from Dunwoody Station avoids airport parking.
- Check 511 before any trip on I-285.
- Riding a bike? The sidewalk is legal; yield to people walking.
Related: road construction and closures, moving to Dunwoody and parks and trails.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Dunwoody to the Atlanta airport?
Take MARTA’s Red Line south from Dunwoody Station to Airport Station at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. MARTA’s schedule shows the ride at about 41 minutes.
Is parking free at Dunwoody MARTA station?
MARTA says the station’s one parking deck has 575 spaces and offers free daily parking for stays of less than 24 hours.
Which MARTA buses serve Dunwoody?
Routes 5, 48, 87 and 88 stop at Dunwoody Station, according to MARTA’s published schedule data. Routes 104 (Winters Chapel Road) and 132 (Tilly Mill Road) also run on Dunwoody streets.
Can you ride a bike on the sidewalk in Dunwoody?
Yes. The City Council passed an ordinance in 2020 that lets cyclists of any age ride on sidewalks in Dunwoody, as long as they ride safely and yield to pedestrians.
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