Getting There · State Farm Arena · Atlanta
Getting to State Farm Arena — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to State Farm Arena without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Atlanta Hawks game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 17,044, the streets around Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the arena, the rideshare zones, walking routes from Downtown Atlanta, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About State Farm Arena
Home of the atlanta hawks. the arena has hosted events at this site since 1999. located at 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Transit Routes to State Farm Arena
Sits atop the MARTA GWCC/CNN Center (SEC District) station on the Blue and Green lines. The Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta location means multiple transit connections are available within a short walk, giving you backup options if one line is delayed. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from State Farm Arena — you are moving while the parking lots around Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at State Farm Arena
Uber and Lyft both serve State Farm Arena. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the arena rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Surge pricing is usually shorter-lived at smaller venues. Still, walking a block or two from State Farm Arena before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to State Farm Arena from Downtown Atlanta
State Farm Arena is located at 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303, in the Downtown Atlanta area of Atlanta. The central location makes State Farm Arena walkable from many Atlanta hotels, restaurants, and transit hubs. Fans staying in the Downtown Atlanta area can often walk to the arena in under 15 minutes, which is frequently faster than driving and parking on event nights. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The walk to State Farm Arena is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at State Farm Arena
State Farm Arena holds 17,044 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like State Farm Arena means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Atlanta Hawks have a sold-out crowd, add another 15-20 minutes to your buffer. The smaller footprint means you can get from the gate to your seat quickly once you are inside.
Late-Night Exit from State Farm Arena
If you took transit to State Farm Arena, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (Sits atop the MARTA GWCC/CNN Center (SEC District) station on the Blue and Green lines) — and screenshot it. Evening events at State Farm Arena typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.