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How to get fromNew York to Wadi Rumby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New York to Wadi Rum by plane, train, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane JFK - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Eilat Central Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Aqaba to Wadi Rumbus bus
    21h 14m
    $499–2,171

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

    cheapest
    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 to Wadi Rumbus bus
    25h 28m
    $421–737

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane EWR - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Eilat Central Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Aqaba to Wadi Rumbus bus
    21h 17m
    $745–1,280

  4. 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 7th Circle Jett to Aqaba Jettbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba to Wadi Rumbus bus
    21h 27m
    $538–1,609

  5. 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 to Wadi Rumbus bus
    25h 12m
    $477–1,196

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from New York to Wadi Rum.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,580.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 14m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Wadi Rum, Muḩāfaz̧at al ‘Aqabah, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from New York to Wadi Rum. 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 Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, walk to Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms, take the bus to Eilat Central Bus Station, drive to Aqaba, take the bus to Wadi Rum, then walk to Wadi Rum. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, walk to Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms, take the bus to Eilat Central Bus Station, drive to Aqaba, take the bus to Wadi Rum, then walk to Wadi Rum.

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