Ashdod Travelers guide

Ashdod | To use 54 University, Tel Hashomer, Rishon LeZion, Rehovot, Yavne, Ashkelon, Kiryat Malachi, Gedera and Gan Yavne), and "Egged Ta'avura" (internal lines). In addition to these bus lines, there are also two intercity lines that are operated by service taxis: a Tel Aviv-Ashkelon route, which goes through Ashdod, and a Tel Aviv-Ashdod route. These routes also operate on Saturdays (For further information: Tel 1-900-724-141 Extension 383). For more information about "Afikim" bus routes, rates, accessibility and more, check the www.afikim-t.co.il web site. By car: Travelling by car to Ashdod is relatively simple and quick. The city is only 34 kilometers away from Tel Aviv, and 50-60 kilometers from Jerusalem and Be'er Sheva. Drivers can connect with Route6 (Trans-Israel Highway) via Highway 7, which begins at the Ashdod interchange and intersects with Route 4. By boat: There is a passenger terminal at the Port of Ashdod, which serves the flow of passenger traffic arriving by sea, which is constantly increasing especially in view of the increased popularity of Mediterranean vacation cruises. The Blue Marina is another marine gateway. It is the third largest marina in the country, servicing yachts from Israel and abroad. For inquiries and more information regarding the Blue Marina's services, please call 08-855-7246 (main office) Transportation within the city In 2012 Ashdod was selected by the Ministry of Transportation to lead the green transportation revolution in Israel, to serve as a national model city and a breeding ground for research and development of the field. Ashdod's unique transportation project was designed to upgrade the municipal infrastructures, improve accessibility and mobility in the city TIP TIP