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

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There are 6 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 Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

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    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
    $464–734

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

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    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
    $380–1,066

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

    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

  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
    19h 51m
    $538–967

  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 34m
    $556–1,578

  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
    $442–1,245

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,493.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 24m

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 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. 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 King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), take the taxi to Aqaba Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett.

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