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How to get fromDes Moines to Petraby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Des Moines to Petra by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane DSM - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    20h 33m
    $444–1,271

  2. Fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane DSM - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    19h 55m
    $418–1,439

Des Moines (DSM) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration21h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,659 km
  • Duration: 20h 33m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Petra. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), take the taxi to Aqaba Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM), walk to Ramon Airport/Platforms, take the line 50 bus to Astral Village Hotel/Red Compound, drive to Aqaba Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett.

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