Transportation

The conference will be convened at the Thomas R. Harkin Global Communications Center (GCC) on the CDC campus, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30333. View Map

Transportation from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

For your safety, use only authorized vehicles with the airport decal affixed to the bumper and authorized drivers with airport identification badges.

Airport Shuttle Service

For your convenience, listed below are two shuttle service options. You are encouraged to check with individual shuttle services for rates, payment methods, reservations, schedules and pickup points.

In general, shuttles drop off guests at their designated airline's curbside check-in and pick up guests at the ground transportation area on the west side of the airport.

Atlanta Superior Shuttle
Tel. 770-457-4794

Provides direct service to the Emory Conference Center Hotel, Emory Inn, and other area hotels. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Fare: approximately $45 round trip, $25 one way to hotels in the CDC area

Airport Metro Shuttle
Tel. 404-766-6666

Fare: approximately $45 one way to hotels in the CDC area

Other metro area shuttles are also available, visit http://www.atlanta-airport.com, select Ground Transportation/Metro Shuttles.

Please note the conference organizers cannot assume liability for the services and/or rates provided by the companies listed above.

Taxi

A number of taxi services are available at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Fares to the CDC area may be approximately $45.

Visit http://www.atlanta-airport.com, select Ground Transportation/Taxi cabs.

MARTA

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) provides convenient rail service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to many points in Atlanta. The entrance to MARTA's Airport Station is located inside the western end of the airport's main terminal, near the baggage claim area. Estimated one-way fare from the airport to the hotel is $2.25.

To get to the CDC (or Emory Inn):

Take the Northeast rail line toward Doraville. Exit at Lindbergh Center station. From Lindbergh Center station, either take a taxi or bus.

Taxis are available right outside the Lindbergh Center station. The taxi fare to the CDC (or Emory Inn), may be approximately $15 - $20.

To take a bus from Lindbergh Center, take the Route #6 bus (Emory) to the Emory Inn/Emory Conference Center stop. (Ask the driver to announce the stop). Get off on Clifton Road at CDC Parkway and walk down to the security booth.

To get to the Doubletree:

Take the Northeast rail line toward Doraville. Exit at Lindbergh Center station. From Lindbergh Center station, take a taxi. Taxi fare to the Doubletree may be approximately $20 to $25.

Rental Car

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport offers a variety of car rental agencies.

Driving Directions

For those who choose to drive to the GCC, plan to arrive early to allow time for your car to be inspected, and be advised that visitor parking is limited. Driving directions to the GCC are available at http://www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/directions.htm

Visitors parking is available, yet limited. Attendees traveling by car must pass through a mandatory security car inspection at the security guard station. Security officers will ask to see your picture ID (driver's license or passport) and will do a quick scan of the undercarriage of your vehicle. Security officers will then ask you to open both the truck and the hood of your car for inspection. You will then be directed to the visitor parking deck (straight ahead). When you walk into the Tom Harkin Global Communications Center from the parking deck (ground level), you will be entering the Global Health Odyssey lobby.

When registering for the conference, please indicate whether you plan to travel to the CDC by car. A special vehicle placard will be provided to you. The placard will speed the mandatory security car inspection process.