{"id":3129,"date":"2025-05-20T21:29:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T21:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uhglobal.haifa.ac.il\/?page_id=3129"},"modified":"2025-05-21T09:06:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T09:06:27","slug":"transportation-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uhglobal.haifa.ac.il\/?page_id=3129","title":{"rendered":"Transportation Guide\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3129\" class=\"elementor elementor-3129\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-926cd5a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"926cd5a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae615bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae615bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transportation Guide <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ded6f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0ded6f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88cd341 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88cd341\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The UHaifa campus is well-connected by various modes of transportation, making your commute as effortless as possible. Here\u2019s how you can navigate around Haifa and beyond, ensuring you make the most of your time in our vibrant city. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cRav Kav\u201d (Multi-Line) Card<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Riding public transportation (bus\/train\/Metronit\/Carmelit\/Rachbalit) requires a Rav Kav (Multi-Line) transportation card, which is used by pre-charging it with money in the station and then paying with it on the vehicle. Traveling with Rav-Kav allows you to transition from the bus or the Metronit to the Carmelit at no additional charge within 90 minutes.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The card can be purchased at \u2018Hof HaCarmel\u2019 Central Bus Station.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For further information:\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.egged.co.il\/Article-786-Rav-Kav-Card.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">http:\/\/www.egged.co.il\/Article-786-Rav-Kav-Card.aspx<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cMoovit\u201d App<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We recommend you download Moovit App to your phone to access schedules, times, routes and pay for all modes of public transportation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transportation to Campus<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The University of Haifa is accessed by several local bus routes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bus Number Route<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">24 Horev, Romema, Hadar, Bat Galim<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">30 Horev, Mercaz Hacarmel , Carmel Zarfati<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">36 Mercaz Ziv, Hadar<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">37 Horev, Mercaz HaCarmel, Hadar, Bat Galim<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">46 Horev, Haifa Mall, Bus and Train Stations, Beach<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">141 Mercaz Ziv, Mifratz Bus Station<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">143 Nesher, Mifratz Bus Station<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">146 Nesher, Mifratz Bus Station<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">146 Horev, Hof HaCarmel Bus Station<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For further information: Egged Bus Company<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taxis<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taxis available on campus include both private taxis and Sherut (shared) Taxis which travel from the University along the #37 and #141 bus routes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cRachbalit\u201d \u2013 Cable Car<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Launched in 2022, the \u201cRachbalit\u201d cable car connects UHaifa with the Technion and the Lev-Hamifratz central train\/bus station. Covering a total distance of 4.4 kilometers with an elevation gain of 460 meters, and has become a major city tourist attraction and a\u00a0 fascinating means of public transportation for students. It is situated on campus next to the Haifa Gate entrance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cMetronit\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The \u201cMetronit\u201d is a bus rapid transit system in Haifa with routes in Haifa and the Krayot (suburbs). It has 3 Lines: 1(Red Line), 2 (Blue Line), 3 (Green Line). It can be accessed only with a pre-charged \u201cRav Kav\u201d card.\u202f For further information:\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dannorth.co.il\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">http:\/\/www.dannorth.co.il\/?lang=en<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cCarmelit\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Carmelit is an underground funicular railway. It moves from Carmel Center, through Hadar, to downtown Haifa.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For further information:\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carmelithaifa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">http:\/\/www.carmelithaifa.com<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trains<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are three main railway stations in Haifa:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hof HaCarmel Central Bus Station near the beach at the southern entrance of Haifa<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bat-Galim is located by the old bus station<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mercaz HaShmona is located downtown<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For further information and schedules,visit<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.israrail.org.il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0www.israrail.org.il<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Train service also includes a direct ride to Ben-Gurion Airport (Terminal 3).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">See Transportation to Campus to determine how to get to the train stations from the University.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taxis<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can call for a taxi to the University (referred to as \u2018special\u2019). City taxi services include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Carmel\u2019 \u2013 Carmel Center, Tel: 04-838-2626, 04-838-2727<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Naveh\u2019 \u2013 Neve Sa\u2019anan, Tel: 04-822-2222<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Horev\u2019 \u2013 Tel: 04-888-8888<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gett Taxi App<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Note: It is not customary to tip taxi drivers in Israel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shared Taxi (Sherut)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sherut taxis are mini-vans that run along major bus routes in Haifa with a sign on the windshield with the number of the bus route that it follows, which can be stopped along the way (not necessarily at a bus stop). These are slightly cheaper and faster than a regular bus.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sherut service to Ben Gurion Airport (fixed price):\u202f\u2018Amal\u2019- 6 Hechalutz St., Hadar, Tel: 04-866-2324. Reservations must be made by phone in advance. Payment can be made by cash or credit card.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nissim Cabs:\u202f Tel: 04-822-2214, 04-822-2213.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sherut to other cities: Sherut services to Tel Aviv leave regularly, including Saturdays, from Hechalutz St. in Hadar, via Amal.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sherut taxis to Acco, Nahariya, Carmiel, and Tiberias exit from Sidon Street off Neviim Street in Hadar.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Estimated Driving Distances:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Israel is a small country, where most places in Israel are a short distance away. Here are a few estimated driving distances between Haifa and major points in Israel:<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tel Aviv: 1 hour<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jerusalem: 2 hours<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ben Gurion Airport: 1.5 hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transportation Guide The UHaifa campus is well-connected by various modes of transportation, making your commute as effortless as possible. Here\u2019s how you can navigate around Haifa and beyond, ensuring you make the most of your time in our vibrant city. \u201cRav Kav\u201d (Multi-Line) Card\u00a0 Riding public transportation (bus\/train\/Metronit\/Carmelit\/Rachbalit) requires a Rav Kav (Multi-Line) transportation card, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3129","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"acf":[],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"aseel.khlady","author_link":"https:\/\/uhglobal.haifa.ac.il\/?author=5"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":null,"rttpg_excerpt":"Transportation Guide The UHaifa campus is well-connected by various modes of transportation, making your commute as effortless as possible. 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