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How to get fromHouston to Petraby plane, bus, train, car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Petra by plane, bus, train, car, or tram

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King Hussein International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane IAH - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    23h 54m
    $589–1,553

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane IAH - TLV
    2. Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Be'er Sheba - Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    4. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    25h 10m
    $587–1,653

  3. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane IAH - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    25h 15m
    $739–1,952

  4. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane IAH - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    23h 24m
    $613–2,420

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane HOU - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    29h 27m
    $887–3,549

  6. Bus, tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Queen Alia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Fort Worth Central Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane DFW - AMM
    4. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    26h 21m
    $665–1,887

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration28h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$509Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,731.8 km
  • Duration: 23h 54m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Houston to Petra. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH 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 line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH 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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