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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
    $544–1,670

  2. 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
    21h 33m
    $728–2,437

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

    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
    27h 36m
    $553–1,673

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration21h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$493Cheapest 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 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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