Getting In and Around Macon

We believe that we have conveyed you enough to block your mind for Macon for your next holiday plans. If you have no one to accompany you on this trip, then don't worry. We are very much here to guide you throughout your journey. What could be the possible modes of transportation that can make your traveling hassle-free, pleasant and memorable? Fret not! The article shared below will help you out greatly. People hailing from remote areas around the world are impeccably served by the aviation services of Middle Georgia Regional Airport and Macon Downtown Airport. Once you are transported well to the city, you can resort to Macon's local transportation system for moseying around the city. Macon Transit Authority, Greyhound Lines, and many other car rental services are actively dedicated to serve travelers making their trip trouble free.

Getting To Macon By Air

Macon Downtown Airport  

Nestling southeast of Macon's central business district, Macon Downtown Airport is also popular as Herbert Smart Downtown Airport. It is famed as a general aviation airport serving myriads of cities all around the world. The airport brags about its plenitude of private as well as corporate aviation aircraft. Sprawling across 401-acre of land, Macon Downtown Airport boasts of its two asphalt paved runways, i.e., 15/33 (1,102 m*23 m) and 10/28 (1,431 m*30 m).

Address: GA 31297, United States
Phone: 1 478.751.7170

Middle Georgia Regional Airport

During its initial days, Middle Georgia Regional Airport was named as Lewis B. Wilson Municipal Airport and Macon Municipal Airport as well. Its commercial aviation operations initiated in 1947. TBI Airport Management, Inc. manages the entire airport and its services. Timco, Bombardier, and Boeing aerospace businesses call Middle Georgia Regional Airport their home. They are also engaged into aerospace manufacturing nation's military defense contracts. Thus, Middle Georgia Regional Airport is involved into both general and commercial aviation. Sprawling across 1,149-acre of land, Middle Georgia Regional Airport is dotted with  two asphalt paved runways, i.e., 13/31 (1,524 m*46 m) and 5/23 (1,982 m*46 m).

Address: 1000 Terminal Drive, Macon, Georgia 31216, United States
Phone: 1 478.788.3760
Website: www.iflymacon.com

Getting To Macon By Road

Interstates in Macon

Interstate 475: Famed as auxiliary Interstate highway in the state, Interstate 475 bypasses Macon city to the west of it in Central Georgia. The interstate grants an access between Atlanta and Florida via the Macon city.

Interstate 75: Interstate 75 runs North-South along the U.S. Route 41 on Georgia's western side. It runs through the cities of Macon, Valdosta, and Atlanta. Interstate 75 enters the state near Valdosta, and it heads northward passing through Tifton and Cordele until it reaches Macon. Here the Interstate 75 intersects with Interstate 16 eastbound towards Savannah. After taking an exit from Macon,  Interstate 75 runs through the small town of Forsyth.

Interstate 16: Interstate 16 is also famed as 'Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway'. Northwest of downtown Macon, Interstate 16 joins with Interstate 75 and provides an access to downtown Savannah at Montgomery Street. Further, the interstate runs southeast, crossing east of the downtown area. While running along southeast of Macon, Interstate 16 traverses through Ocmulgee National Monument but with no direct access to it. After taking an exit from Macon, Interstate 16 traverses south running through a rural course and east across forested hills nestling in Twiggs County. While heading eastward, Interstate 16 connects you with the outskirts of Dublin, which is a city neatling between Macon and Savannah.

US Route 23: US Route 23 runs parallelly to Interstate 75 providing an access to Atlanta from Macon.US Route 23 intersects with Interstate 75 near the Riverside Drive exit in the Macon city. In Macon, US Route 23 uses State Route 27 providing an access from Hazelhurst to north of Chauncey. US ALT 129 providing an access from Cochran to Macon, US Route 80 providing an access from East Macon to Macon, and US Route 129 in the Macon city are amongst the concurrences of US Route 23. US Route 23 enters Macon running beneath the Central of Georgia Railway bridge, and after that runs under a power line before it crosses a pair of old bridges running over Walnut Creek. Here, US Route 23 runs along Ocmulgee National Monument's northern edge. US Route 23 intersects with Interstate 75 at exit 171 situated north of Macon. From there, US Route 23 heads north crossing The Shoppes at River Crossing.

US Route 41: US Route 41 or US Highway 41 runs through various towns and cities of Georgia, namely, Acworth, Macon, Calhoun, Kennesaw, Adairsville, Dalton, Griffin, Marietta, Cartersville, Perry, Tifton, Cordele, Adel, and Warner Robins.

US Route 80: U.S. Route 80 runs east from Alabama in Columbus across the central portion of the Alabama state through the cities, namely, Savannah, Macon, Statesboro, and Dublin connecting its eastern terminus at the Atlantic Ocean in Tybee Island. After taking an exit from Macon, US Route 80 heads southeast, providing an access to Dublin, where the highway flanks the Laurens County Superior Courthouse from all the sides.

US Route 129: In southern Macon, US Route 129 runs along Georgia State Route 247. Within Macon, US Route 129 runs along various parts of Georgia State Route 87 and Georgia State Route 49. US Route 129 also runs along Georgia State Route 22 providing an access to Gray from Macon. US Route 23 in Macon, US Route 41 north of Sofkee into southern Macon, US Route 80 in Macon, and US Business Route 41 in Macon are amongst the concurrencies of US Route 129.

Georgia State Route 19: In Dublin, Georgia State Route 19 runs with its concurrence US Route 80. These two routes further traverses west to Macon city. Within Macon, Georgia State Route 19 separates itself from US Route 80 and travels with its concurrence US Route 23 and then, with US Route 41.

Georgia State Route 22: Georgia State Route 22 runs through the western and west-central parts of Georgia. It provides an access to Columbus, Phoenix City, Comer, Macon, and Milledgeville. Georgia State Route 22/US Route 80 pass by Macon State College before making an interchange with I-475. Georgia State Route 22/US Route 80 further move to the east and runs between Macon Mall and Central Georgia Technical College.

Georgia State Route 49: Georgia State Route 49 traverses southwest to northeast through several cities, namely, Macon, Jones, Sumter, Houston, Peach, Terrell, Bibb, and Baldwin counties. Before leaving the Sumter County, Georgia State Route 49 crosses Charles Reeves Lake, John James Lake, and Tharpe Lake. Afterwards, Georgia State Route 49 curves to the north and joins the northern terminus of State Route195. After that Georgia State Route 49 moves north and traverses along the Sumter–Macon county line providing an access to east of the town of Andersonville as well as the western part of Andersonville National Historic Site.

Georgia State Route 74: Georgia State Route 74 majorly runs through the central part of Georgia providing an access to Macon & Fairburn, via Peachtree City, Thomaston, and Woodbury. Georgia State Route 74 commences at an interchange with I-75 in the Unionville neighborhood of Macon. Georgia State Route 74 interchanges with Interstate 75 at Mercer University's southwestern edge. After running for approx. 1,000 feet, Georgia State Route 74 further intersects with US Route 41/State Route 247. Then, it curves to the southwest, crossing Macon Mall. From there, Georgia State Route 74 moves west-northwest, providing an access to Macon Memorial Park Cemetery, prior interchanging with Interstate 475.

Georgia State Route 87: Georgia State Route 87 joins Dodge County's southwestern part and the western part of Eastman area with Macon and Flovilla.

Georgia State Route 247: Georgia State Route 247 originates northwest of Hawkinsville and ends in Macon's northwestern part.

Getting Around Macon

Macon Transit Authority  

Safety, affordability, comfort, and convenience are the four major aspects backing the journey of Macon Transit Authority. You can traverse around the city at very economical prices. Senior citizens, disabled passengers, and students can enjoy the rides at discounted fares just by showing their identification cards. If you want to take your bicycles with you on ride, then you can avail its bike racks facility. It also provides you with 'Riders Guide' so as to assist you reaching your destinations without any trouble. Macon Transit Authority provides access to several shopping venues, colleges and universities, hospitals, and notable points-of-interest in the city.

Address: 200 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia 31201, United States
Phone: 1 478.803.2500
Website: www.mta-mac.com/index.html

Greyhound Lines  

Comfort plus style-both flow in abundance at Greyhound Lines. It has been claimed the largest inter-city bus service in Mexico, America, and Canada. Its buses boast of abundant of new-age features that make you feel at your ease throughout your ride. Access to free WiFi, personal power outlets, reclining leather seats, extra legroom, storage compartment, and on-board restrooms. Its all bus stations are marked with several opulent services and facilities to make your journey happy and ever-lasting. Its stations are dotted with charging stations, convenience stores, vending machines, restaurants, ticket counters, customer service counters, Greyhound Package Express counter, baggage storage, restrooms, ATMs, and free WiFi.

Address: 65 Spring Street, Macon, Georgia 31201, United States
Phone: 1 478.743.5411
Website: www.locations.greyhound.com
Operation Hours: Opens daily (6:00 am-11:00 pm)

Car Rental Companies in Macon

Enterprise Rent-A-Car  
Address: 2135 Riverside Drive, Macon, Georgia 31204, United States
Phone: 1 478.746.9422
Website: www.enterprise.com/
Operation Hours: Monday-Friday (7:30 am-6:00 pm); Saturday (9:00 am-12:00 pm); remains closed on Sundays

Hertz Rent A Car
Address: 205 Tom Hill Senior Boulevard, Macon, Georgia 31297, United States
Phone: 1 478.757.6952
Website: www.hertz.com/r
Operation Hours: Monday-Friday (8:00 am-5:30 pm); remains closed on Saturday and Sundays

Budget Car Rental  
Address: 1000 Terminal Drive, Macon, Georgia 31297, United States
Phone: 1 478.784.7130
Website: www.locations.budget.com/
Operation Hours: Monday-Friday (8:00 am-6:00 pm); Saturday and Sunday (9:00 am-3:00 pm)

Butler Toyota Rental
Address: Macon, Georgia 31210, United States
Phone: 1 888.683.2514

Taxi/Cab Services in Macon

Groome Transportation  
Address: 4540 Sheraton Drive, Macon, Georgia 31210, United States
Phone: 1 478.471.1616
Website: www.macon.groometransportation.com

Zingo Macon  
Address: Macon, Georgia, United States

Grand Limousine  
Address: Macon, Georgia, United States
Phone: 1 404.424.4499
Website: www.grandlimousine.com

A Map Guide on Getting To and Around Macon