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How to get fromLos Angeles to Petraby plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Petra by plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane LAX - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    24h 41m
    $744–1,961

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane LAX - CAI
    2. Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    28h 46m
    $538–1,169

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane LAX - 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
    23h 49m
    $692–1,263

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane LAX - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    23h 10m
    $544–1,562

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane LAX - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    22h 26m
    $718–2,029

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane BUR - 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
    28h 17m
    $641–2,059

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)plane plane LAX - SSH
    2. Take the bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Nuweibabus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Nuweiba to Aqabacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    29h 45m
    $660–1,954

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration18h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$681Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,536.9 km
  • Duration: 24h 41m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Petra. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, take the train to Tel Aviv Haganah, take the train to Be'er Sheba - Center, walk to Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms, take the bus to Paran Junction, then drive to Petra.

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