Lost an item on an Atlanta bus ? It’s easy to forget something on public transportation. If it’s any comfort, know that you’re not alone, as it’s one of the most common places where people lose their personal items (over 400,000 items are lost in public transportation every year).
Here’s a comprehensive guide to reporting and recovering lost items from Atlanta’s public bus system.
What to Do If You Left Something on a MARTA Bus
MARTA’s extensive bus network serves metro Atlanta with dozens of routes transporting thousands of riders daily. With such heavy usage, personal belongings are understandably left behind. MARTA has established a centralized Lost and Found system specifically to help passengers reclaim their property.
Everything from backpacks to tablets gets turned in to MARTA’s Lost and Found from buses throughout the Atlanta area each day.
Reporting Lost Property on MARTA Buses
Noticed something missing after your bus ride ? Don’t delay too long, prompt reporting increases recovery success rates. All items found on MARTA buses are sent to their central Lost and Found facility for processing.
This page will provide you with important information on how to report your loss and increase your chances of getting it back.
You can also fill out and submit our Lost & Found Reporting Form on this platform, so our team can assist you in locating your lost item(s).
MARTA Bus Lost and Found Office
For items left on MARTA buses, contact the MARTA Lost and Found department.
The Atlanta Bus Lost and Found office is located inside the MARTA Lost and Found offices, 30 Alabama Street, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA (inside the Five Points rail station next to the Reduced Fare office).
They are open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (excluding holidays). You can contact them at +1 404-848-3208.
Good to know :
MARTA retains found items for 90 days before processing them for donation or disposal. When filing your report, include your route number, approximate time, and boarding/exit locations. You’ll need valid ID to claim items in person at the Lost and Found office.
Information Last Updated On:
If you have lost one or several item(s), you will find information on how to contact a lost and found property service on this page. Contact information following the loss of an item
Name : MARTA Lost and Found 
Address : MARTA Lost and Found, 30 Alabama Street, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA (inside of the Five Points rail station next to the Reduced Fare office) 
Phone number : +1 404-848-3208 
Opening hours : Monday to Friday: 08:30 - 17:00 (excluding holidays) 
Website : https://www.itsmarta.com/lost-and-found.aspx
List of the main items found
- Lost Personal Items : Keys, ID, Passport, Wallet, Documents, Badge, Licence (...)
- Lost Electronics : Phone, Tablet, Device charger, Camera, Laptop, Headphones (...)
- Lost Accessories : Purse, Bag, Backpack, Sunglasses, Eyeglasses, Jewellery (...)
- Lost Clothing : Gloves, Cap, Hat, Scarf, Sweater, Coat, Vest (...)