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How to get fromNew York to Petraby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Petra by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Hussein International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane JFK - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    22h 23m
    $390–1,167

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane JFK - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    18h 24m
    $444–784

  3. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane JFK - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    19h 14m
    $390–1,166

  4. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane JFK - 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
    20h 31m
    $548–967

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane EWR - 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
    20h 35m
    $546–1,578

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane EWR - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    18h 17m
    $442–1,345

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Cairo International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane EWR - CAI
    2. Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    25h 12m
    $502–1,035

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane JFK - CAI
    2. Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    25h 28m
    $404–724

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,473.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 23m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from New York to Petra. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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 train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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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