Public transport

There are over 120 public transport systems in Georgia, including big systems in Atlanta and complete bus networks in towns like Savannah, Macon, Columbus, Rome, Athens, Albany, Hinesville, Rome, and Augusta. More than 100 small bus and van services operate in Georgia.

While bus terminals in Georgia are notorious for being hectic and overwhelming (especially those in Tbilisi), if you figure out how everything works, the public transport is really rather well organized. This is absolutely one of the things to know before traveling to Georgia. Marshrutkas — compact, often battered minivans – will be your bread and butter of transportation, as they are in most of Central Asia, and are the most convenient way to get around, while taxis are just as excellent, though a bit more costly, for shorter excursions.

Most major routes have a set timetable for departures, which is generally advertised at the bus station, but others leave when they are completely packed. The railway is another alternative for long-distance travel in Georgia, with the sluggish overnight service from Tbilisi to Zugdidi for Mestia and Batumi being the most popular routes. International trains also go to Armenia's Yerevan and Azerbaijan's Baku.