Getting Around Macon, GA
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Macon, GA Air Travel
Located a short 75 minutes from Macon, the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's busiest airport, serving more than 95 million passengers annually with nonstop service to 160 U.S. destinations and nearly 70 international destinations.
If you're driving from Hartsfield-Jackson, we are immediately off I-75, where you will find many of our accommodations, restaurants, and attractions to enjoy.
Located about 9 miles south of Macon, the Middle Georgia Regional Airport is a commercial airport that connects Georgia's citizens and businesses to the rest of the country.
Contour Airlines offers direct flights from Macon to Baltimore (BWI) and Ft Lauderdale (FLL). Standard fees range from $69 - $199 each way.
If you're driving from Hartsfield-Jackson, we are immediately off I-75, where you will find many of our accommodations, restaurants, and attractions to enjoy.
Located about 9 miles south of Macon, the Middle Georgia Regional Airport is a commercial airport that connects Georgia's citizens and businesses to the rest of the country.
Contour Airlines offers direct flights from Macon to Baltimore (BWI) and Ft Lauderdale (FLL). Standard fees range from $69 - $199 each way.
Macon, GA Transit Authority
Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) The MTA runs several color-coded routes through Macon-Bibb County, with a number of stops at key downtown Macon shopping centers and places of interest. Buses depart from the Terminal Station on Cherry Street Monday through Saturday from 5:30 AM to 11 PM. Regular one-way fare is $1.25. Adult ride passes can be purchased for $10 for 10 rides or for $20 for 20 rides.Rental CarsHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is served by 13 rental car agencies. The ATL SkyTrain connects customers to the airport's expansive rental car center, opened in 2009.Avis, Budget and Hertz offer services at Middle Georgia Regional Airport.
Macon, GA Downtown Wayfinding Pillars
Designed as both a navigational resource and storytelling platform, these wayfinding pillars help visitors easily explore Macon’s downtown while highlighting the people and history that shaped the city.
In four key locations, First St. & Poplar St., Second St & Poplar St, Second St. & Cherry St. and Third St. & Cherry St., each pillar features four panels designed to guide visitors and deepen their connection to Macon.
One side of the pillar features a downtown map highlighting parking locations, ATMs and key visitor amenities, along with QR codes linking to resources and listings for dining, shopping and attractions.
Another panel provides business listings and directional arrows, helping visitors walk to nearby restaurants, shops and landmarks.
The design also reflects Macon’s commitment to honoring the region’s Indigenous heritage. Visitors can scan a QR code to hear a recorded pronunciation of Macon’s street names in the Muscogee (Creek) language, as well as learn the story of the land on which the city was built.
Two sides of each pillar are dedicated to celebrating Macon’s legendary music heritage, offering visitors a photo opportunity and interactive QR codes to learn more about the artists who helped shape American music.
In four key locations, First St. & Poplar St., Second St & Poplar St, Second St. & Cherry St. and Third St. & Cherry St., each pillar features four panels designed to guide visitors and deepen their connection to Macon.
One side of the pillar features a downtown map highlighting parking locations, ATMs and key visitor amenities, along with QR codes linking to resources and listings for dining, shopping and attractions.
Another panel provides business listings and directional arrows, helping visitors walk to nearby restaurants, shops and landmarks.
The design also reflects Macon’s commitment to honoring the region’s Indigenous heritage. Visitors can scan a QR code to hear a recorded pronunciation of Macon’s street names in the Muscogee (Creek) language, as well as learn the story of the land on which the city was built.
Two sides of each pillar are dedicated to celebrating Macon’s legendary music heritage, offering visitors a photo opportunity and interactive QR codes to learn more about the artists who helped shape American music.
