"Are we there yet?" For travelers with limited time there are national flights and charters. Modes of transportation range from 1st class trains to cheroots to local buses. Renting a car or motorbike is perfect for those who like to stop and explore & get off the beaten track. And of course, there is the ever present taxi. Hitch hiking is not very popular and the driver will often expect a tip.
SAPTC
O (Saudi Arabian Public Transport Company) operates bus services with most towns and between the larger cities. The buses are comfortable and the fares are reasonable, generally lower than in the US or Europe. Each bus has a special section for women and children. SAPTCO's main stations throughout Saudi Arabia provide a central location where you can find out about our services, buy your ticket, and wait for the departure of your trip. All are equipped with suitable facilities, including a prayer area, and a cafeteria for light refreshments.
O (Saudi Arabian Public Transport Company) operates bus services with most towns and between the larger cities. The buses are comfortable and the fares are reasonable, generally lower than in the US or Europe. Each bus has a special section for women and children. SAPTCO's main stations throughout Saudi Arabia provide a central location where you can find out about our services, buy your ticket, and wait for the departure of your trip. All are equipped with suitable facilities, including a prayer area, and a cafeteria for light refreshments.There is also a regular SAPTCO (Saudi Arabian Public Transport Company) bus service from the airports to various hotels and the centre of town.
* Details given are for the main terminal in Makkah (which is accessible to non-Muslims). There is a second terminal at the Haram al Sharif (Grand Mosque) used mainly by buses between Makkah and Jeddah. It is accessible only to Muslims. Buses between Makkah and Madinah call at both terminals. During Haj period buses are provided also at the Haram al Sharif station to all other cities.
**Madinah Terminal is not accessible to non-Muslims.
Highways and Distances to Destinations
Dammam - Abu Hadriya - Ras Tanura Highway (257 kms)
Khaybar - Al Ola Highway (175 kms)
Makkah - Madinah Al Munawarah Highway (421 kms)
Riyadh - Dammam Highway (383 kms)
Riyadh - Sedir - al Qasim Highway (317 kms)
Riyadh - Taif Highway (750 kms)
Taif - Abha-Gizan Highway (750 kms)
A train service with first-class air-conditioned carriages runs daily between Riyadh and Dammam on the east coast.
International Airports in Saudi Arabia:
Dhahran – Dh
ahran International Airport (DHA)Jeddah – Jeddah International Airport (JED)
Khamis Mushayat - Khamis Mushayat Airport (AHB)
Riyadh – King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Tabuk – Tabuk Airport (TUU)
Taif – Taif Airport (TIF)
Yanbu – Yanbu Airport (YNB)
All domestic air services are run by Saudi, which is quite reliable and reasonably priced. The most frequent and efficient service runs Jeddah-Riyadh-Dhahran.
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