Directions
14th Street Bridge Improvement Project
As part of the 14th Street Bridge Improvement Project, there will be street closures and detours beginning February 2008 through summer 2009. Techwood Drive between 16th and 10th streets will close and not reopen until September 2009.
Georgia Tech’s Distance Learning and Professional Education unit and the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center strongly encourage their students and guests to use MARTA, mass transit, or carpool if possible during this time. Visit www.14thstreetbridge.com for up-to-date information and transit options. Also, visit www.parking.gatech.edu for Tech Trolley and Stringer route updates.
From the Atlanta Airport or south Atlanta (Interstate 85/75 north): Take Interstate 85/75 north to the Spring/West Peachtree streets exit (Number 249D). Stay in the left lane as you exit on to Linden Avenue. Continue straight for .1 mile on Linden Avenue and turn left onto West Peachtree Street. Travel .3 mile and turn left onto Fifth Street. Go one block and turn left on to Spring Street (Barnes & Noble at Georgia Tech Bookstore on your left and the Georgia Tech Hotel on your right). Proceed a half block and turn right at the next light into the parking deck. Park on the second level (blue level). From there, enter the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.
From northwest Atlanta (Interstate 75 south)*: Take Interstate 75 south to the Howell Mill Road/Northside Drive exit (Number 252). Stay in the left lane until after the Howell Mill Road split (about .4 mile). Turn right on to Northside Drive and go 1.4 miles. Stay in the right lane until after you pass Hemphill Avenue then get in the left lane to turn left onto 10th Avenue and go .9 mile. Cross the interstate then travel .1 mile and turn right on Spring Street. Travel about .2 mile on Spring Street to Fifth Street (Barnes & Noble at Georgia Tech Bookstore on your left and the Georgia Tech Hotel on your right), then proceed half block and turn right at the next light into the parking deck. Park on the second level (blue level). From there, enter the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center. *If you are coming from north Atlanta, take Georgia 400 south to Interstate 85/75.
From northeast Atlanta (Interstate 85)*: Take Interstate 85/75 south to the 17th Street exit. Turn left on 17th Street. Travel .3 mile and turn right on Spring Street. Travel about 1 mile on Spring Street to Fifth Street (Barnes & Noble at Georgia Tech Bookstore on your left and the Georgia Tech Hotel on your right), then proceed half block and turn right at the next light into the parking deck. Park on the second level (blue level). From there, enter the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center. *If you are coming from north Atlanta, take Georgia 400 south to Interstate 85/75.
From east or west of Atlanta (Interstate 20): Take Interstate 20 to Interstate 85/75 north to the Spring/West Peachtree streets exit (Number 249D). Stay in the left lane as you exit on to Linden Avenue. Continue straight for .1 mile on Linden Avenue and turn left onto West Peachtree Street. Travel .3 mile and turn left onto Fifth Street. Go one block and turn left on to Spring Street (Barnes & Noble at Georgia Tech Bookstore on your left and the Georgia Tech Hotel on your right). Proceed a half block and turn right at the next light into the parking deck. Park on the second level (blue level). From there, enter the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.
Using MARTA
Simply take a north-south train to the Midtown MARTA station. Then catch the free Tech Trolley. We’re the first stop before the trolley enters the main Georgia Tech campus. Cross the street and go through the courtyard to enter the Center. The trolley runs every six minutes from 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information about the trolley, visit http://www.parking.gatech.edu/ then follow the Tech Trolley link.
From the North Avenue MARTA station: Head north on West Peachtree Street until you reach Fifth Street. Turn left onto Fifth Street and go one block. Cross Spring Street at the pedestrian crossing. You will pass the Georgia Tech Hotel and some shops until you reach the courtyard. Go through the courtyard to enter the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.
Shuttle Service
Airport transportation is available through “The Atlanta Link” shuttle service, located at the ground transportation level area outside the airport. Fares to Midtown are approximately $18.50 one-way and $33.00 round trip (fares are subject to change without notice). Please call 1 866.545.9633 or 1 404.524.3400 or visit http://www.theatlantalink.com/.
Taxicabs
A taxicab to Midtown will cost approximately $30.00-$40.00 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, depending on the number of passengers.
Parking
Finding a close and convenient parking space is easy. The Technology Square parking deck, attached to the Center, is accessible from Spring Street. Hourly rates range from $1.50 for less than an hour to $10 for the day. Rates are subject to change without notice.