Saudi is absolutely massive; getting around takes time. Cities are spread out, and there\u2019s hardly any public transport to speak of. Even between cities\u2014which can easily be more than 500 km apart\u2014public transport is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saudi Arabia is made for cars, especially 4x4s. Saudi\u2019s most memorable spots are all outside the cities; I highly recommend you rent a car to make the most of your trip to Saudi. My\u00a0guide to road tripping in Saudi\u00a0has all the information you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note on cars: <\/strong>I\u2019ve heard of unofficial shared taxis offering rides between cities, though I didn\u2019t use any myself. A local told me you can sometimes find them lurking outside of major bus terminals.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
By plane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re short on time, or if you only want to visit a few main cities, planes are the most efficient (and often cost-effective) way of getting between cities. Most flights are less than two hours. Some are even cheaper than bus tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SAPTCO runs an extensive bus network throughout Saudi Arabia. Buses are clean and comfortable, though on the pricey side. Expect to pay at least US$50 per person for a long distance bus ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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