Modi'in

Modi'in (Hebrew: מודיעין) is a relatively new Israeli city located in the Shfela, halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. There are some archaeological sites in the city as well as popular tourist attractions nearby.

Historically, the city is where the Maccabean revolt broke out, commemorated by the Chanukah holiday. The modern city was established as a planned city in 1997, and by now there are approximately 70,000 residents. Eventually the city may have up to 250,000 residents, as well as significant commerce and industry (for now, it is mostly a commuter suburb).

South of Modi'in is Latrun, a monastery and British Mandate police station, which was made famous in 1948 when its location controlled the road from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. With Jewish Jerusalem under siege, Jewish forces launched three unsuccessful attacks on Latrun in an attempt to open the road. In the end, Latrun remained under Jordanian control until 1967 (it's the finger of the West Bank that pokes into Israel), while the siege was broken by carving an entirely new road through the mountains south of Latrun.

By car
Modi'in is about 10 km east of Ben Gurion Airport, 35 km southeast of Tel Aviv and about 30 km west of Jerusalem. Route 443 connects the city to: Tel Aviv (via Lod), Jerusalem and Highway 6 (a major electronic toll highway that provides an efficient north–south transportation corridor within the country).

By bus
Kavim bus company provides connection to Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv and other major cities. Bus schedules and routes are available here. Most buses terminate at the Central Bus Station, which is located near Modi'in Merkaz Railway Station and Modi'in Mall.

"Sherut" service taxis are available from Jerusalem to Modiin.

Buses
Public transportation within the city is provided by Kavim bus company. There are 10 local bus lines that serve all parts of the city.

32: From Avnei Chen to Masuah via most neighborhoods. One way only, one trip per day.

33: From HaShvatim to city hall via most neighborhoods. One way only, 2 trips per day.

50: City Hall, HaNevi'm, HaMeginim, CBS, HaNechalim, Masuah, HaShvatim, Moriah. Every 20 minutes each direction.

51: CBS, HaNevi'im, Masuah, HaNechalim, HaPrachim, City Hall. Every 20 minutes each direction.

53: Masuah, HaNechalim, CBS, HaPrachim, HaMeginim, Avnei Chen. Every 20 minutes each direction.

54: HaKramim, HaNevi'im, HaPrachim, CBS, HaNechalim, Maccabim, Reut. Every 20 minutes each direction.

55: From CBS to the Technological Park. Every 2 hours each direction.

56: City Hall, CBS, Masuah, HaTziporim, Pa'atey Modi'in Railway Station, Einav Center (Industrial Area). Every 30 minutes each direction.

58: HaKramim, HaPrachim, CBS, Masuah, HaShvatim, Begin Road (Moriah). Every 20 minutes each direction.

59: City Hall, HaKramim, HaNevi'im, HaMeginim, Avnei Chen, CBS, Masuah, HaShvatim, Moriah. Every 20 minutes each direction.

Bus schedules and routes are available here. Taxis are also available all over the city as well.