Augusta Transit runs nine bus lines Monday to Saturday from the Broad Street transfer center: 706-821-1721. Augusta Regional Airport has Delta and American.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Facts come from Augusta Transit, Augusta Regional Airport and Augusta, Georgia Government, linked inline.

Augusta sits on Interstate 20 about 150 miles east of Atlanta, with the Savannah River and South Carolina on its eastern edge, according to the city’s history page. Most trips are by car, but the city also runs a bus system, a regional airport and a growing network of trails.

Who to call

  • Augusta Transit: 706-821-1721, 2844 Regency Blvd.; bus transfer facility, 706-821-1719
  • Augusta Regional Airport (AGS): 706-798-3236, 1501 Aviation Way
  • Road closures and live traffic: dial 511, or 511ga.org
  • Traffic signals and signs: Augusta 311, 3-1-1 or 706-821-2300

Main roads

  • Interstate 20 crosses the Savannah River into South Carolina. A joint Georgia DOT and South Carolina DOT project replaced its four bridges over the Augusta Canal and the river and widened 1.8 miles of the interstate from four lanes to six, as described in GDOT’s fact sheet (PDF).
  • Interstate 520, the Bobby Jones Expressway: Exit 7 at Windsor Spring and Peach Orchard roads is getting new turn lanes under a Georgia DOT contract due by Oct. 31, 2027.
  • Riverwatch Parkway runs from I-20 toward downtown; the Augusta Market’s directions tell drivers to take the Riverwatch exit and head downtown.
  • Walton Way, Washington Road and Gordon Highway each have an Augusta Transit line named for them.

Current closures and the downtown street rebuild: our road construction and closures page, updated weekly.

Augusta Transit buses

Augusta Transit runs nine lines, each with a color:

Line Route card
Blue Line, Walton Way PDF
Grey Line, West Parkway PDF
Gold Line, East Augusta PDF
Purple Line, Turpin Hill PDF
Green Line, Washington Road PDF
Brown Line, Gordon Highway PDF
Pink Line, Augusta Mall PDF
Orange Line, Barton Chapel PDF
Red Line, Lumpkin Road PDF
  • Plan a trip: the MyAT trip planner and the bus stop code map on the routes page.
  • No service on Sundays or on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Service ends at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
  • Pay with exact fare; drivers cannot make change. Fares and passes are on the passes and fares page.
  • Students at Augusta University, Augusta Technical College and Paine College ride free with a current student ID.
  • Detours: Broad Street work has detoured routes 1, 3, 4 and 6 off Broad Street between St. Sebastian Way and 13th Street, the agency says.
  • Paratransit for riders with disabilities: ADA paratransit services.

Augusta Transit connects with Aiken County’s Best Friend Express at the Broad Street transfer facility. Under a five-year lease the Augusta Commission approved Aug. 4, 2026, FLIX, Greyhound’s parent company, operates intercity buses from the Augusta Transit Transfer Facility at 1546 Broad St., the city announced.

Augusta Regional Airport

Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is at 1501 Aviation Way. Its carriers page lists Delta and American Airlines. The city announced in September 2026 that the airport won an $800,000 federal grant to support new service to Chicago (city release).

  • Parking: Long Term Lot A is closed for about three months for rehabilitation. Long Term Lots B and C, Short Term Lot D and the credit card lot are open, with signs to overflow lots (airport notice).
  • Taxis: the airport lists Georgia Taxi, 706-303-1687, and Liberty Taxi, 706-284-7273 (taxis and shuttles).

Downtown parking

To ease parking and support businesses along Broad Street, the city leased two lots for free public parking with no time restrictions: Lot A, 116 James Brown Blvd., and Lot B, 865 Reynolds St. (city announcement). The rebuilt Broad Street, between 5th and 15th streets, will have redesigned on-street parking, the project site says. For questions about downtown parking rules and enforcement, call Augusta 311.

Biking and walking

  • The Augusta Canal towpath is open from the Headgates to the I-20 bridge, and the canal area has more than 25 miles of multi-purpose trails (Augusta Canal).
  • The Riverwalk runs along the Savannah River downtown.
  • The Broad Street rebuild adds raised bike lanes, and the Greene Street project adds bike lanes between 5th Street and East Boundary.

Details: our parks and trails guide.

What this means for you

  • Check 511 before using I-20 or I-520, and our roads page before heading downtown.
  • No car? Plan bus trips with MyAT, and remember there is no Sunday service.
  • Flying out? Allow extra time to park at AGS while Lot A is closed.

Related: moving to Augusta and who to call at City Hall.

Frequently asked questions

Does Augusta have public transit?

Yes. Augusta Transit runs nine color-coded bus lines, including Walton Way, Washington Road, Gordon Highway and Augusta Mall, with no service on Sundays. Call 706-821-1721 or use the MyAT trip planner.

Which airlines fly from Augusta Regional Airport?

Delta and American Airlines have counters at Augusta Regional Airport, 1501 Aviation Way. The airport’s phone is 706-798-3236.

Is parking free in downtown Augusta?

The city has leased two downtown lots for free public parking with no time limits to support Broad Street businesses: 116 James Brown Blvd. and 865 Reynolds St.

Can college students ride Augusta Transit for free?

Yes. Students at Augusta University, Augusta Technical College and Paine College ride free with a valid student ID for the current term.

How far is Augusta from Atlanta?

About 150 miles east of Atlanta on Interstate 20, according to the city.