There are 3 ways to get from Jerusalem to Mount Scopus by tram, bus, or foot
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Jerusalem to Mount Scopus by tram
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The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Mount Scopus is to line 1 tram which costs ₪ 6 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Mount Scopus is to line 1 tram which takes 12 min and costs ₪ 6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wolfson/Kaplan and arriving at Sheshet HaYamim/Midbar Sinai. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from HaDavidka and arriving at Ammunition Hill. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Jerusalem and Mount Scopus is 4 km.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Mount Scopus without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 12 min and costs ₪ 6.
The line 1 tram from HaDavidka to Ammunition Hill takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Jerusalem to Mount Scopus bus services, operated by Extra, depart from Wolfson/Kaplan station.
Jerusalem to Mount Scopus train services, operated by Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail), depart from HaDavidka station.
Jerusalem to Mount Scopus bus services, operated by Extra, arrive at Sheshet HaYamim/Midbar Sinai station.
What companies run services between Jerusalem, Israel and Mount Scopus, Israel?
Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail) operates a vehicle from HaDavidka to Ammunition Hill every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₪6 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Extra operates a bus from Wolfson/Kaplan to Sheshet HaYamim/Midbar Sinai every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₪8 and the journey takes 14 min. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- *6747
- [email protected]
- Website
- extra-pt.co.il
Bus from Wolfson/Kaplan to Sheshet HaYamim/Midbar Sinai
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪8
- Schedules at
- extra-pt.co.il
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Jerusalem to Mount Scopus train services, operated by Cfir (Jerusalem Light Rail), arrive at Ammunition Hill station.
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