There are 2 ways to get from Jerusalem to Jericho by bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 961 bus, drive
best- Take the bus from תחנת רקל''ה גבעת המבתר/יגאל ידין to Almog Junctionbus 486 / ...
- Drive from Almog Junction to Jerichocar
30 min$5–6Line 216 bus, drive
- Take the bus from Giv'at Hatachmoshet station to HaMoriya/Yahalombus 216 / ...
- Drive from HaMoriya/Yahalom to Jerichocar
44 min$6–9
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Jericho is to line 961 bus and drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Jericho is to line 961 bus and drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $7.
The distance between Jerusalem and Jericho is 35 km.
It takes approximately 30 min to get from Jerusalem to Jericho, including transfers.
There are 662+ hotels available in Jericho.
What companies run services between Jerusalem and Jericho?
There is no direct connection from Jerusalem to Jericho. However, you can take the line 486 bus to Almog Junction then drive to Jericho. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Giv'at Hatachmoshet station to Jericho via HaMoriya/Yahalom in around 44 min.
- Phone
- +972-3-6948888
- Website
- Egged
Bus from תחנת רקל''ה גבעת המבתר/יגאל ידין to Almog Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Egged
- Phone
- 03-7350199
- Website
- Egged Ta'avura
Bus from Giv'at Hatachmoshet station to HaMoriya/Yahalom
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- Egged Ta'avura
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