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Coming
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Directions to 701 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA
Columbia Theological Seminary is six miles east of downtown Atlanta, within the I-285 perimeter.
From the East
From I-20, take I-285 north (Exit 67B) to the Memorial Drive exit (Exit 41) and turn left. Staying on Memorial Drive, go west (toward Atlanta) 2.3 miles to the intersection with S. Columbia Drive. Turn right on S. Columbia Drive and go one mile to Columbia Seminary, on the left.
From the West
From I-20, take the second Glenwood Ave. exit (Exit 61B). Turn left on Glenwood, and go 4.5 miles to the intersection with S. Columbia Drive. Turn left on S. Columbia Drive, and go 2.5 miles to Columbia Seminary, on the left.
From the Northwest
From I-75, take I-20 east (Exit 247), then take the second Glenwood Ave. exit (Exit 61B). Turn left on Glenwood, and go 4.5 miles to the intersection with S. Columbia Drive. Turn left on S. Columbia Drive, and go 2.5 miles to Columbia Seminary, on the left. "
From the Northeast
From I-85, take the Clairmont Road exit (Exit 91). Turn left and go 4.9 miles to Commerce Drive in Decatur. Turn left on Commerce, which will become S. Columbia Drive, and go 1.6 miles to Columbia Seminary, on the right.
From the South (including the airport)
From I-75/85, take I-20 East (Exit 247), then take the second Glenwood Ave. exit (Exit 61B). Turn left on Glenwood, and go 4.5 miles to the intersection with S. Columbia Drive. Turn left on S. Columbia Drive, and go 2.5 miles to Columbia Seminary, on the left.
Parking is available on the circle in front of Campbell Hall, the seminary's administration building.
Transportation to Campus from the Airport
Shuttle
Columbia uses Atlanta Airport Superior Shuttle.
For transportation to the seminary from the airport: Follow signs for Ground Transportation. Go to the green section, number 15 and 16, and make sure that Atlanta Airport Superior Shuttle is on the bus. Pickup is every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. You can get the ticket from the driver using cash or credit card.
For transportation to the airport from the seminary:
You must make a reservation 24 hours in advance. Call 770-457-4794 or make reservations by e-mail.
Rapid Transit
MARTA (Atlanta’s rapid rail system) is the least expensive mode of transportation from the airport ($2.25 one way). From the airport MARTA station, obtain a Breeze card, which includes the transfer to Decatur. Take the northbound line to the Five Points station and transfer to the east line. Get off the train at the Avondale station, E7. Transfer to Bus 96, which departs from the north side of the station. This bus stops in front of the seminary. Taxi service is also available from the Avondale station to Columbia. The cost for a cab from MARTA to Columbia is about $6. Decatur Best Taxi Service, 404 289-6603; Decatur Yellow Cab, 404 371-0776.
Taxi/Limo Service
Access Atlanta Executive Car Service; (mobile) 770 713-4789 and (office) 770 922-5083. Cost from airport to Columbia: $45 for one person; $40 per person for two people.
Taxi service from the airport to the seminary is approximately $60 one way.
Accommodations
Contact us for information about on-campus accommodations.
There are also a number of motels convenient to the seminary.
For information about additional accommodations in the Decatur Area, visit the DeKalb Convention and Visitors Bureau website.
Information Upon Arrival
If you will be arriving at the seminary after hours or during the weekend, you may want to download this information about our campus.
Dining
For dining options in the Decatur/Atlanta area, visit the DeKalb Convention and Visitors Bureau website or the AccessAtlanta restaurant guide.
The Decatur/Atlanta Area
Decatur
Decatur is located six miles east of downtown Atlanta and is easily accessible by rapid transit. Founded before Atlanta, Decatur has maintained its own identity despite its proximity to the Southeast’s largest city. As a result, Decatur combines the resources of an urban center with the well-established rhythms of a civic-minded community. Neighborhood restaurants, shops, an international farmers market, and music nightspots provide a nearby respite from the rigors of academic life.
A short drive from campus are Agnes Scott College and Emory University, which offer a host of cultural and academic events; Stone Mountain Park, known for its recreational opportunities; and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and Science Center.
Atlanta
The metropolitan Atlanta area offers students a wealth of recreational, entertainment, and cultural resources, including the Martin Luther King, Jr., birthplace and historic district; the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library; Atlanta University Center; and historic sites from the Civil War and the civil rights movement. Cultural and recreational opportunities include a nationally renowned symphony and ballet; science and art museums; Underground Atlanta; theater and Broadway touring companies; professional baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and hockey teams; as well as Six Flags and other amusement parks.
In the Virginia-Highlands neighborhood people stroll along the sidewalks, stopping in at coffee shops and bookstores. Restaurants and nightspots draw large crowds from around the city. Little Five Points is known for its offbeat and culturally diverse character, and Buckhead’s retail stores and fine dining offer the chance for a splurge on special occasions.
The seminary is just two hours drive from the north Georgia mountains where folk art and culture mix with opportunities for hiking and whitewater rafting. Georgia’s Atlantic coast is also a popular getaway spot.
Points of interest
For ideas about places you might like to visit while in the Atlanta area:
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