SkyTrain

Sky train is a nice way to get around the Atlanta Airport.
–very speedy transportation system
–clean and a ton of railings to hold on to in front, to the sides, and above you (no seats)
–spacious and secure to stand up in
–plenty of live-​time informative maps inside the sky train which shows the route to each concourse, clearly labeled and lit up so you won’t get lost here

There’s the SKY TRAIN which is separate from the PLANE TRAIN. One goes from the baggage claim to the Marriotts, convention center and rental cars and is above ground. The other loops from TABCDEF terminals and is inside security underground. So this is a review of the one that takes me to the rental cars.
First, this is WAY better than any shuttle bus ride. Yes, I’m talking to you BWI and MDW. Your system sucks. This thing ROCKS. Get one.
Easy to access from the baggage claim area and just follow the signs. Up a level, your train will arrive in a few minutes and makes one stop at the convention center before ending the run at the rental cars. Very quick, very smooth, very clean and very comfortable. FAST
LOVE the SKY TRAIN at Atlanta!

I know, who writes a review about the plane train right. No but seriously, it is super clean and runs every 2 – 4 min. I had such a bad experience with the one at Newark, that I just had to give praise to the Atlanta Airport one.

It’s your only option to get between the airport and the rental car garages (also stops at Georgia International Convention Center). Clean, fast, quiet, well lit, and a nice commanding view of the surrounding area.

I’ve traveled through many airports and ATLANTA is my home. I have to say this train is almost always on time, very efficient and fast. Quick way to get to your concourse. Much better mode of transportation than any other airport I’ve been to

Yes it is old and a little sad looking, but it is really very efficient! Travelling between terminals is a breeze with the Sky Train. They usually run at a frequency of every 2 minutes, which means I don’t die of claustrophobia while waiting at the dark underground stations.
The trains obviously tend to get packed during rush hours (think Monday mornings and Thursday evenings), but there are plenty of hand rails and poles to hold on to when inside the cabin.
All in all, I have nothing to complain about. It would be nice if ATL took better care of their escalators leading to the sky train stations though — some of them ALWAYS seem to be under construction!

Excellent way to travel to the airport from the rental car return. The train came every couple of minutes and was super fast.
Next time I am in the area I am going to spend my last night at one of the hotels that links directly to the airport via the SkyTrain so I can make a quick getaway and not worry about the commute into Atlanta and the rental car drop off on the day of my flight.

Nice upgrade to the Atlanta airport. Makes travel to the GA Conference center and surrounding hotels as well as the Car Rental Center so easy from the main airport. And, it’s FREE.

This is poorly advertised, but the only way to survive the ATL airport. It gets you quickly between terminals and to baggage claim. Clean, fully automated. If you are at the airport, do not avoid using it.

Great system and easy to use. Free

How freakin awesome that you can hop on this guy and get to your rental car in just about 2 minutes! Really nice feature to the Atlanta airport. I couldn’t have been happier!

The train its self is good. It is still relatively new so everything is clean and looks good. It moves smoothly and quickly along the track.
My first issue is with the annoyance of having to take a train to get a rental car. All car rentals should be on site.
The second issue is with the location of the station at the airport. You have to leave the terminal and cross the street, another inconvenience.

Shuttle
Dropping the rental off at Hartsdale is easy enough– but getting to the terminal is a snap with the SkyTrain.
Steps from the rental lots you pop on and are whisked to the main airport terminals in a few moments.
The train itself is clean and bright– clear announcement system and an almost smooth ride– it seems to jerk a round a little too much for my taste.
Use it!

It’s like a train in the sky. It gets you to the airport, the convention center and hotels, and the rental car center. I wish I could double the rating and give it six stars, but alack, it’s neither in the sky nor is it a train.

Good job, Atlanta airport — you did something right!
Somehow I even get cell service on here.
Smooth and clean and relatively pleasant.
Could definitely benefit from clearer signage as to what terminal you have reached.

Fast, clean, and efficient transportation between terminals

Vroom! Shooom!
As far as airport terminal trains go, this ones the bees knees — clean, fast, quiet, and a smooth ride. Woot! Get’s you where you need to go.

Great way to get around the airport!

Damn this airport is nice. Thank you 1996 Olympics for making a USA airport feel like I were in Europe.

Since I am constantly traveling I must say these days I have more and more respect for the ATL airport. It’s huge and overwhelming at first when you land but things are just streamlined and efficient. The worst part about the airport was getting to your rental car location, etc…
and now we have the ATL Skytrain. I just flew in for a wedding over this weekend and got to take a ride on the Skytrain. They boost less than a 2 minute wait for train (I stood around for 30 seconds) and you get taken to a pointless stop at the GICC and then an amazing new rental car facility. Hat Tip to this one and I assume you will start to see some hotels, etc. sprout up around these locations and the GICC stop.
It’s clean, fast, quick an easy… basically everything we wish MARTA was and isn’t.