Clinical Skills Evaluation Collaboration (CSEC) Center - Atlanta

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Two Crown Center
1745 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 500 (5th Floor)
Atlanta, GA 30349-5585 USA

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USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS)
Travel Information for Atlanta

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Travel and Transportation

The Atlanta Clinical Skills Evaluation Collaboration (CSEC) Center is located minutes south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

By Air

Atlanta is served by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, located approximately 9 miles southwest of the business district via the Southwest Expressway and I-85.

For up-to-the-minute information regarding airline arrival and departure as well as gate assignments, call (800) 897-1910 or visit the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport website at www.atlanta-airport.com.

Located in the South Terminal ground transportation area, the C-TRAN Route 503 (southbound) bus line stops near the CSEC center after about a 10-minute ride. The Phoenix Boulevard / Phoenix Parkway stop is approximately 0.04 miles from the CSEC center. Buses depart the airport regularly. The cost of a one-way fare from the airport to the CSEC center is $1.50.

Clayton County C-TRAN
(770) 472-8800
web.co.clayton.ga.us/ctran/index.htm

Airport Shuttle Service

AAA Airport Express
(800) 354-7874

Airport Metro Shuttle
(404) 766-6666

Most hotels near the CSEC center offer free, 24-hour shuttle service to and from the airport. Contact the individual hotels for details.

By Bus

Greyhound buses arrive at the bus terminal on Forsyth Street. The CSEC center is a 20-minute taxi ride from the bus terminal. Taxis are readily available at the terminal, and the taxi fare to the CSEC center is a flat fare of $25.00. Garnett Station, located next to the terminal, provides access to the MARTA South Line. (See Public Transportation.) Take the South Line to Airport Station ($1.75) where you can connect with the C-TRAN Route 503 (southbound) bus ($1.50). The Phoenix Boulevard / Phoenix Parkway stop is approximately 0.04 miles from the CSEC center.

By Train

Atlanta is served by Amtrak's Crescent Line, which runs between New Orleans, Louisiana; Atlanta; and New York City. The CSEC center is approximately 25 minutes by taxi from the train station, and the flat fare is $25.00. MARTA's Route 23 bus line stops at the train station and can be taken to Arts Center Station ($1.75) where the MARTA South Line runs to Airport Station. At Airport Station, you may then connect with the C-TRAN Route 503 bus ($1.50). The Phoenix Boulevard / Phoenix Parkway stop is approximately 0.04 miles from the CSEC center.

Public Transportation

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) provides bus and rail transportation between downtown Atlanta and the metropolitan area. From the airport, MARTA trains take approximately 15 minutes to reach downtown Atlanta. They arrive and depart from the western end of the terminal complex every 8 minutes. The cost for a one-way bus or train trip is $1.75. You can purchase tokens at MARTA's RideStore inside Airport Station (located inside the western end of the airport's main terminal), from token machines located in MARTA's rail stations, or at retail outlets in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Public Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities

MARTA's Commitment Buses equipped with wheelchair lifts are available on more than 100 of the 150 routes MARTA operates each weekday. Each MARTA rail station is accessible via wide faregates for persons with disabilities.

Times of operation for buses are available by calling Customer Information at (404) 848-4711.

Passengers with disabilities who ride C-TRAN to and from the airport can request more information by calling Customer Service at (770) 472-8800.

Taxis

Readily available outside the airport terminals, taxis are metered.

Checker	(404) 351-1111
Citywide	(404) 875-1223
National	(404) 752-6834
Yellow Cab	(404) 521-0200

Car Rental

Alamo	(800) 462-5266	www.alamo.com
Avis	(800) 230-4898	www.avis.com
Budget	(800) 527-0700	www.budget.com
Dollar	(800) 800-3665	www.dollar.com
Enterprise	(800) 261-7331	www.enterprise.com
Hertz	(800) 654-3131	www.hertz.com
National	(800) 227-7368	www.nationalcar.com
Payless	(800) 729-5377	www.paylesscarrental.com
Thrifty	(800) 847-4389	www.thrifty.com

Driving Directions to the CSEC Center

From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Exit the airport by turning left onto Riverdale Road. Proceed on Riverdale Road approximately 2 miles, crossing I-285. Once past I-285, turn right onto Phoenix Boulevard. Go approximately 0.4 miles to 1745 Phoenix Boulevard / Two Crown Center office building (on the right).

From I-20 East of Atlanta
Take I-20 to I-285 South. Follow I-285 to exit 60 ( Riverdale Road / Highway 139). Turn left onto Riverdale Road, and get into the right lane. Turn right onto Phoenix Boulevard. Go approximately 0.4 miles to 1745 Phoenix Boulevard / Two Crown Center office building (on the right).

From I-20 West of Atlanta
Take I-20 to I-285 South. Follow I-285 to exit 60 ( Riverdale Road / Highway 139). Turn right onto Riverdale Road, and get into the right lane. Turn right onto Phoenix Boulevard. Go approximately 0.4 miles to 1745 Phoenix Boulevard / Two Crown Center office building (on the right).

From I-75 North / South of Atlanta
Take I-75 to I-285 West. Follow I-285 to exit 60 ( Riverdale Road / Highway 139). Turn left onto Riverdale Road, and get into the right lane. Turn right onto Phoenix Boulevard. Go approximately 0.4 miles to 1745 Phoenix Boulevard / Two Crown Center office building (on the right).

From I-85 North of Atlanta
Take I-85 South to exit 71 ( Riverdale Road / Highway 139). Turn left onto Riverdale Road. Proceed on Riverdale Road approximately 2 miles, crossing I-285. Once past I-285, turn right onto Phoenix Boulevard. Go approximately 0.4 miles to 1745 Phoenix Boulevard / Two Crown Center office building (on the right).

From I-85 South of Atlanta
Take I-85 North to I-285 East. Take I-285 to exit 60 ( Riverdale Road / Highway 139). Turn right onto Riverdale Road, and get into the right lane. Turn right onto Phoenix Boulevard. Go approximately 0.4 miles to 1745 Phoenix Boulevard / Two Crown Center office building (on the right).

Parking Near the CSEC Center

Free parking is available at the CSEC center.

Lodging Near the CSEC Center

*Country Inn & Suites - Atlanta Airport South ($) 1808 Phoenix Boulevard (1 block from the center)	(770) 991-1099 www.countryinns.com/ecfmg
Best Western Hotel & Suites Airport South ($) 1556 Phoenix Boulevard (0.3 miles from the center)	(770) 996-5800 www.bestwestern.com
Days Inn Airport South/College Park ($) 1540 Phoenix Boulevard (0.3 miles from the center)	(770) 996-7300 www.daysinn.com
Ramada Inn Atlanta Airport South ( College Park ) ($) 1551 Phoenix Boulevard (0.3 miles from the center)	(770) 996-4321 www.ramada.com
Wingate Inn Atlanta Airport ( College Park ) ($) 2020 Sullivan Road (0.9 miles from the center)	(770) 994-3666 www.wingateinns.com
Econo Lodge Airport Central ( College Park ) ($) 2010 Sullivan Road (0.9 miles from the center)	(770) 991-8985 www.econolodge.com

$ ratings are based on published rates.

Establishments marked with an asterisk (*) offer significant discounts for Step 2 CS examinees, based on availability. Since these discounts may only be available by telephone, it is recommended that you call these establishments to make your reservations. Ask for the "USMLE Step 2 CS discount" when inquiring about rates.

Local Hospitals

Important Telephone Numbers

Police, Fire, and Medical Emergencies	911
Accidental Poisoning	(404) 616-9000
Traveler's Aid Society	(404) 817-7070

For Emergencies on Your Test Date

The CSEC centers are test administration facilities and are not equipped to handle routine inquiries. However, in the event of a real emergency on your test date, you may call (770) 994-5493 to contact an Atlanta CSEC staff member during test administration hours. Please keep in mind that CSEC staff members cannot answer inquiries related to registration, scheduling, rescheduling, or general inquiries about the exam. For information on these topics, refer to the website of your registration entity.

Other Travel Resources

The following websites may prove useful in planning your trip to Atlanta:

www.aaa.com
www.expedia.com
www.hotels.com
www.hotwire.com
www.mapquest.com
www.orbitz.com
www.priceline.com
www.travelocity.com

Additional Information

For more information on Atlanta, contact the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau at (404) 521-6600 or visit its website at www.atlanta.net/acvb.

If you will be traveling to the United States to take the exam, refer to Additional Travel Information for Examinees Traveling to the United States to Take Step 2 CS for Atlanta.

Rev. August 3, 2007