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How to Cross the Jordan River: Amman to Jerusalem

🌍 Amman → King Hussein Bridge (KHB) 🇯🇴 🚌 Transport Options: • Jett Bus: Departs Abdali Station at 6:45 AM-7:00 AM (11 JD). • Taxi: ~20 JD. Pro tip: Bus drops you right at immigration! ⏰ Operating Hours: Weekdays → Afternoon | Fridays → 12 PM | Closed Saturdays (check current schedules!) 🏃 At KHB (Chaotic Zone!) 1️⃣ Departure Stamp 2️⃣ Pay Exit Tax: 10 JD (cash!) 3️⃣ Passport Control: Ask officers if confused—windows are messy. 4️⃣ VIP Service: $100 to skip lines (not worth it!) 5️⃣ Shuttle Bus: 7 JD/person + 1.5 JD/bag (slower & pricier than Israel’s) 🚗 Drive ~15 mins across the Jordan River (scenic!) 🛂 Allenby Bridge → Jerusalem 🇵🇸/🇮🇱 🔒 Security: • Long queues | Separate screening for large bags. 🛃 Immigration Lines: • Citizens / Palestinians / Others (Non-Palestinians → manual counters) • No stamp! Entry slip only. 🚍 Transport to Jerusalem 📍 After customs, turn RIGHT (North): • Green kiosk: White shared Sherut vans to Damascus Gate (10 JD or 50 ILS). • Red kiosk: Buses to Jericho. • 🚖 Private Taxi: ~250 ILS (but Palestinian taxis can’t enter the crossing!) ⚠️ Checkpoint: Israeli military checks documents before entering Jerusalem (annoying but standard). 💡 Pro Tips • ⏰ Arrive early (before 8 AM) to avoid delays. • 💵 Cash: Carry 20-30 JD for fees. No rush to exchange shekels—Jerusalem rates beat Google! • 🚫 Weekends: Avoid Saturdays (Jordan side closed). 🌟 Why This Route? ✅ Scenic Jordan River crossing ✅ Direct access to Jerusalem’s Old City ✅ Budget-friendly shared vans #Jerusalem #Amman #Jordan #WestBank #Palestine #Israel ✨

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How to Cross the Jordan River: Amman to Jerusalem

🌍 Amman → King Hussein Bridge (KHB) 🇯🇴 🚌 Transport Options: • Jett Bus: Departs Abdali Station at 6:45 AM-7:00 AM (11 JD). • Taxi: ~20 JD. Pro tip: Bus drops you right at immigration! ⏰ Operating Hours: Weekdays → Afternoon | Fridays → 12 PM | Closed Saturdays (check current schedules!) 🏃 At KHB (Chaotic Zone!) 1️⃣ Departure Stamp 2️⃣ Pay Exit Tax: 10 JD (cash!) 3️⃣ Passport Control: Ask officers if confused—windows are messy. 4️⃣ VIP Service: $100 to skip lines (not worth it!) 5️⃣ Shuttle Bus: 7 JD/person + 1.5 JD/bag (slower & pricier than Israel’s) 🚗 Drive ~15 mins across the Jordan River (scenic!) 🛂 Allenby Bridge → Jerusalem 🇵🇸/🇮🇱 🔒 Security: • Long queues | Separate screening for large bags. 🛃 Immigration Lines: • Citizens / Palestinians / Others (Non-Palestinians → manual counters) • No stamp! Entry slip only. 🚍 Transport to Jerusalem 📍 After customs, turn RIGHT (North): • Green kiosk: White shared Sherut vans to Damascus Gate (10 JD or 50 ILS). • Red kiosk: Buses to Jericho. • 🚖 Private Taxi: ~250 ILS (but Palestinian taxis can’t enter the crossing!) ⚠️ Checkpoint: Israeli military checks documents before entering Jerusalem (annoying but standard). 💡 Pro Tips • ⏰ Arrive early (before 8 AM) to avoid delays. • 💵 Cash: Carry 20-30 JD for fees. No rush to exchange shekels—Jerusalem rates beat Google! • 🚫 Weekends: Avoid Saturdays (Jordan side closed). 🌟 Why This Route? ✅ Scenic Jordan River crossing ✅ Direct access to Jerusalem’s Old City ✅ Budget-friendly shared vans #Jerusalem #Amman #Jordan #WestBank #Palestine #Israel ✨

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