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How to get fromAtlanta Downtown to Lake Lanier Islandsby bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta Downtown to Lake Lanier Islands by bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Bus, taxi via Spring St just before Linden Ave

    best
    1. Take the bus from Spring St just before Linden Ave to Cumming Park and Ridebus bus 400
    2. Take the taxi from Cumming Park and Ride to Lake Lanier Islandstaxi taxi
    1h 34m
    $69–84

  2. Drive 42.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atlanta Downtown to Lake Lanier Islandscar car 42.9 mi
    52 min
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Atlanta Downtown to Lake Lanier Islandstaxi taxi 42.9 mi
    52 min
    $110–140

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Peachtree Center Ave at Peachtree St to Cumming Park and Ridebus bus 400
    2. Take the taxi from Cumming Park and Ride to Lake Lanier Islandstaxi taxi
    1h 45m
    $69–84

  5. Bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from Doraville MARTA Station to Sugarloaf Mills P&R Localbus bus 10A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sugarloaf Mills P&R Local to Buford Drive @ Buford Mall Plaza - Harbobus bus 50
    3h 23m
    $32–42

  6. Subway, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center Station to Doraville Stationsubway subway Gold
    2. Take the taxi from Doraville Station to Lake Lanier Islandstaxi taxi
    1h 6m
    $102–132

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 52.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Atlanta Downtown, GA, USA and Lake Lanier Islands, GA, USA?

You can take a subway from Civic Center Station to Lake Lanier Islands via Doraville Station, Doraville MARTA Station, Sugarloaf Mills P&R Local, and Buford Drive @ Buford Mall Plaza - Harbo in around 3h 23m.

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