Getting there

Arad can be reached from the West or from the East on HWY 31. 

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From the West:  The closest main city to its west is Beer Sheva, a 45-minute drive away.  If coming from the Ben-Gurion Airport, drive towards Beer Sheva but circumvent it on HWY 6 just before the town of Lehavim.

From the East:  The road leading towards Arad from the east originates near the Dead Sea.  If coming from Jerusalem, head south on HWY 90 towards the Dead Sea until it connects with HWY 31.  If coming from Eilat, drive north on HWY 90 towards the Dead Sea and connect with HWY 31 around the town of Neve Zohar.

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Traveling by Bus (does not operate Friday afternoons or Saturdays)

From Tel Aviv: bus number 389 to Arad's central bus terminal.

From Ben Gurion Airport: bus number 354 to Beer Sheva, and then bus number 388 to Arad.

From Beer Sheva: bus number 388 to Arad's central bus terminal.

From Dead Sea: bus number 384 to Arad's central bus terminal.

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By Train (does not operate Friday afternoons or Saturdays)

The closest train station to Arad is in Beer Sheva.  Once you reach Beer Sheva, take bus number 388 or 386 to Arad's central bus terminal. 

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Once You Reach Arad

Bus: number 1 to Mivtza Lot street (does not operate Friday evenings or Saturdays)

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Taxi: a cab ride in town should run about 20 NIS ("Masada" taxi station is open 24/7 and can be reached at (08) 997-3333 or 4444.

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Car: there is a large roundabout at the entrance to Arad.  If coming from east, turn right and if from west, turn left into town.  Make an immediate right turn onto Yehuda Street and drive past the main bus station and the police station.  You’ll pass a couple of elementary schools on your left, followed by a kiosk.  Turn right onto Akhva street and continue up the hill.  Turn right onto Mivtza Lot street (Lot Trail).

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