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Jabir (Nasib)
» »Most service taxis between Amman and Damascus now use this crossing.
» »If you're coming from Syria and plan to visit eastern Jordan (eg Azraq), this border is
useful for connections to Zarqa or Mafraq.
Ramtha (Der'a)
» »There are buses to Ramtha from Amman's North bus station (JD1, two hours) and Ir-
bid (JD1).
» »From Ramtha, service taxis and minibuses run regularly to the border.
» »If hitching, ask the immigration office on the Jordanian side to flag down a vehicle for
a lift to the Syrian border.
» »You can also find direct transport between Irbid or Amman and Damascus, without
stopping in Ramtha.
Elsewhere in the Middle East
For other destinations in the Middle East, travellers need time, patience and, most import-
antly, the necessary visas. Most trips involve long, hot journeys with frustrating delays so
most people end up flying.
JETT has through services to Cairo (JD25), four times per week departing from the in-
ternational bus office in Amman. Check with the JETT office ahead of your departure as
schedules and prices change frequently.
Sea
Visiting Egypt is both a popular side trip from Aqaba or feasible as part of your onward
journey. As Jordan has no land borders with Egypt, the journey involves a short boat ride.
At most times of the year this is a matter of turning up and buying your ticket. During
hajj, however, when Aqaba is abuzz with thousands of excitable Egyptian pilgrims return-
ing home from Mecca, you may find the journey becomes something more epic. Most na-
tionalities can obtain Egyptian tourist visas either on the boat or on arrival at Nuweiba -
Click here for details before making your plans.
There are two main boat services to Nuweiba in Egypt, which leave from the passenger
terminal just south of Aqaba. Departure times are often subject to change so call the pas-
senger terminal ( 03-2013236; www.abmaritime.com.jo/english ) before travelling.
The fast boat (US$75, one hour) leaves daily at noon except Saturday. Fares for chil-
dren under eight are US$60. The return ferry leaves Nuweiba at 3.30pm.
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