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How to get fromDes Moines to Petraby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Petra by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Des Moines to King Hussein International Airport, bus

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    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
    19h 38m
    $654–2,070

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane FOD - AMM
    3. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    26h 32m
    $553–1,772

  3. Fly Des Moines to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    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
    22h 48m
    $1,028–3,437

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,659 km
  • Duration: 19h 38m

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 drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) airport, fly to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), walk to Queen Alia Airport, take the bus to Amman Tabarbour Terminal, take the taxi to Abdali Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett.

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