Getting There

Most visitors arriving by air come through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), one of the busiest airports in the world. Delta is the dominant carrier, but all major domestic and international airlines serve Atlanta. The only other significant airport in the state is Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV). Smaller regional airports serve Albany (ABY), Augusta (AGS), Columbus (CSG), Macon (MCN), and Valdosta (VLD). If you're heading to south Georgia, nearby airports in Florida — Tallahassee (TLH) and Jacksonville (JAX) — may offer cheaper fares or more convenient connections.

Amtrak's Crescent (New York–New Orleans) stops at Atlanta, Gainesville, Toccoa, Jesup, and Savannah. Connecting bus services extend to Columbus and Macon. The Crescent runs once daily in each direction.

By car, Georgia sits at the intersection of several major interstates. I-75 runs north-south through Atlanta and Macon toward Florida. I-85 connects Atlanta to the Northeast via South Carolina and to Alabama in the southwest. I-20 runs east-west linking Augusta and Atlanta. I-95 parallels the Atlantic coast from Savannah northward. I-16 connects Macon to Savannah.