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How to get fromSan Francisco to Petraby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Petra by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane SFO - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    25h 13m
    $596–1,160

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SJC - TLV
    3. Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Be'er Sheba - Centertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    5. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    29h 38m
    $446–1,264

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SFO - 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 36m
    $644–1,462

  4. Fly Oakland International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane OAK - 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 15m
    $540–1,458

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane SFO - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    23h 38m
    $520–1,428

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane SFO - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    23h 32m
    $496–1,361

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Cairo International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane SFO - CAI
    2. Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    31h 3m
    $590–1,168

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration17h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$510Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12,284.4 km
  • Duration: 25h 13m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Petra. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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 subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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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