How do you travel by bus from Jerusalem to Amman? Where exactly is the bus station near Damascus Gate? Here’s the tip for you!
When you take this bus called sherut, it takes you to the Allenby border, the most popular border between Jerusalem and Amman. It takes about 1 hour. Easy transportation option. 🙂
So where’s this Sultan Suleiman Bus Station?
✅ Transportation: Jerusalem to Amman by Bus (Sherut)
First, take this 10-seater sherut in Jerusalem. It takes about 40 minutes to the border. Make sure you have exit tax ready in shekels. Be sure you have a Jordanian visa or Jordan pass. Pay 11JOD for the shuttle bus between borders. It costs another 25JOD to go to Amman by taxi from the border.
The whole trip will take at least 4 hours. (1 hour to Allenby border, 1-2 hours to cross, 1 hour to reach Amman.)
For details, see: Amman to Jerusalem by Jett Bus (via Allenby)
🎟️ Bus Fare
The bus fare costs 42NIS. And for luggage 5NIS. Cash only. No reservation needed in advance.
🕑 Sherut Timetable
When you are in the Middle East, get used to the fact that there’s no timetable! It leaves from 7 AM, every 15-20 minutes or when it’s full.
- The last bus leaves at 1 pm on regular days
- Or at 10 AM on Friday and Saturday
📍The Sultan Suleiman Bus Station
The entrance to the Sultan Suleiman Bus Station is across Damascus Gate, and near The Golden Walls Hotel.
See the hotel? Enter from here!
Here’s the entrance. I know it’s weird.
So the bus station is basically the parking. And the ticket office is behind the vans.
🙋♀️ About Israeli Exit Tax
Allenby border charges 181NIS to exit. You pay 5NIS for service fee, which you can save by paying in advance on borderpay.il or from the post office.
Every border charges border exit tax differently, for details please see Israeli-Jordanian Border Crossing.
🙋♀️ Do I need a visa for Jordan?
Most of us can get into Jordan through Jordan Pass. If you previously used this border to arrive in Israel, you don’t need another visa to return Jordan.
🎒How many days do I need in Jordan?
I guess you need 3-4 days minimum! If you don’t have much time, it’s a good idea to go with Abraham Tours (featured in Lonely Planet, a very well-known and well-established brand). You cross the border faster in a group. Their 3-day package takes you to Petra, Wadi Rum (beautiful stars at night and jeep tour included!), Amman and Jerash. The tour leaves from Jerusalem and costs $560. If you are in a hurry, there’s another 2-day tour and costs $350. If you are new to backpacking in the Middle East, this is the easiest option! 🙂
