By plane
Israel's main entry point for the international traveller, the newly built Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion International Airport TLV (http://www.iaa.gov.il/Ras...), named after Israel's first Prime Minister, is situated near Lod and next to the highway linking Tel Aviv and Jerusalem highway no. 1.The airport, referred to by locals as Natbag - its initials in Hebrew - comprises all the usual amenities expected from a first class airport and contains one of the world's largest duty-free shopping malls for an airport of its size. Ben Gurion Airport acts as the base for El Al (http://www.elal.co.il/), Israel's national airline, and is also served by over 50 international air carriers. Travel from the airport to the centre of Jerusalem takes 40-50 minutes and depending on traffic conditions often more. It is advisable to budget at least an additional 2 hours on top of your pre-flight check-in time to ensure timely arrival and completion of security procedures.
You'd want to get to get to Jerusalem. The most efficient way to get to Jerusalem from Ben Gurion is via a Sherut shared taxi a 10+ seater minibus, which you can find just outside the arrival area. Signs will point you towards the Sherut services. The ride is a fixed cost of NIS 50 and will take you almost anywhere in Jerusalem, but as with all taxis in Israel, be sure to confirm the rate with the driver before you leave.
By road
You will notice a large group of people waiting on the other side of the road. That's who you're looking for.The rule is first come - first serve, so don't push. On the other hand, You should not be too soft.The Tremps will stop in the bay, and the driver will announce where he's headed.There are a few options here. When going to Efrat, the driver will announce "Efrat Darom" or "Efrat Tzafon". Since there are two entrances to Efrat, the driver says which one he'll be entering from, the southern entrance "Efrat Darom" or the Northern Entrance "Efrat Tzafon".
When you enter the car, you must say "Todah Raba" Thank You, buckle up and switch your cell phone to vibrate.You sholdn't be talking throughout the ride, unless the driver initiates the conversation. When entering Efrat, the driver will tell you where he's headed.When getting of, make sure you took your belonging, and thanked the driver once again. There is no need to pay him/her.
By bus
Egged bus number 167 departs once an hour from the central Bus station in Jerusalem towards Efrat. It costs about NIS 7. about $US 1.75.
Additionally, the egged bus number 160 runs to the highway outside Efrat, about 5 minutes walk from the southern entrance. this bus runs several times and hour.
The much more efficient way is by hitchhiking, or in Israeli English, "To catch a tremp". Go on any Jerusalem intercity bus that reaches the Gilo neighborhood buses # 30,31,32,71,72, and ask any of the passengers where the Trempiada is.
Here you may also catch the 167 bus, on the far end of the hitchhiking bay.
By train
Trains come in hourly from across the country via Beit Shemesh to "Jerusalem - Malha" station. Notice that the train is very slow, but also very scenic. Once you get off the train you will walk to the adjacent bus stop, where you can catch the 167 bus to Efrat, or go on the 31 or 32 intercity buses to the trempiada Read ahead for instructions for both.