How to order a taxi to Sheikh Hussein Crossing
To arrange a transfer, simply:
- Indicate the route "Haifa - Sheikh Hussein (Jordan River)" on the website.
- Select the date and time of departure.
- Select the desired car: from a sedan to a minivan or minibus.
- Enter your name, phone number, e-mail and, if necessary, mark your wishes: child seat, extra luggage, driver in Russian or English.
- After confirming your order, you will receive a message and a link to pay. The car will be delivered exactly on time, to the specified location.
Travel time and route
The distance between Haifa and the Sheikh Hussein checkpoint (Jordan River) is about 95 km, and the journey usually takes 1.5-2 hours. We drive along Highway 6, then take Highway 71, which leads directly to Beit Shean and the crossing.
On the way you will see:
- Yokneam - an industrial city at the foot of Carmel
- Afula - the center of the Jezreel Valley
- Beit Shean - the last large city before the checkpoint
The entire route offers views of the Jordan Valley, agricultural fields and the hills of Galilee.
Information about the Sheikh Hussein checkpoint
The checkpoint is located 10 km from Beit Shean and connects the Israeli highway with Jordanian road 65.
Open Sunday to Thursday: 07:00 to 20:30, Fridays and Saturdays: until 13:00.
There is an air-conditioned terminal on site, with waiting rooms, toilets and exit tax payment desks. Queues are usually moderate, but delays are possible on holidays. On the Jordanian side - currency exchange, SIM cards, local taxis. No Duty Free.
This route is especially convenient for:
- tourists heading to the northern cities of Jordan (Amman, Irbid, Jerash);
- students and exchange participants;
- pilgrims traveling along Christian routes;
- business people attending events in Amman;
- those looking for a quieter alternative to the Allenby checkpoint.
What documents are needed
To cross the border, you will need
a passport valid for at least 6 months;
Jordanian visa, preferably obtained in advance (it is not always issued at this checkpoint);
exit fee — paid online or at the terminal before crossing;
medical insurance for the duration of the trip — especially recommended for pilgrims and tourists.
Additional services
We can:
- deliver a car to any point in Haifa (hotel, house, train station);
- wait for you at the checkpoint and drive you back;
- install a child seat;
- assign a driver who speaks Russian or English;
- help with loading/unloading luggage.
For groups, it is possible to order a minivan or minibus.
Cost and payment
The price is formed in advance and fixed upon booking. It includes the delivery of the car, the trip itself, the driver, standard luggage.
You can pay:
- by bank card;
- via Bit, PayPal, Apple Pay / Google Pay;
- in cash (by agreement).
All online payments are made through a secure connection.
Advantages of a trip with Emun Taxi
We know the exact route and the specifics of the Sheikh Hussein checkpoint. We deliver cars on time, the drivers are polite and experienced, and they work all over the country. The cars undergo regular maintenance, have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a spacious interior. With us, you will get to the border calmly, without transfers and unnecessary worries.
