East City Travel Guide

Jerusalem's city buses , run by Egged (tel 530 4704), are regular and efficient, though they're few and far between east of the Green Line. The flat fare of 4.10NIS makes them quite expensive for short hops but they come into their own for visits to places in the outer western suburbs, such as Yad VaShem and Ein Kerem. One or two independent Palestinian bus operators run services to outer East Jerusalem, but note that they do not all leave from the same place.

It's best to avoid taking a taxi as you'll be overcharged whatever way you do it. Agreeing a price beforehand is preferable to insisting on the meter, as at least you know you'll get there by the quickest route. Note that fares are higher from 9pm to 5.30am and that many West Jerusalem taxi drivers will balk at taking you to East Jerusalem.