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

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Petra by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane SJO - AMM
    3. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    25h 50m
    $937–1,950

  2. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane SJO - AQJ
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    31h 29m
    $537–1,751

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane SJO - 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
    27h 3m
    $635–1,452

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane SJO - ETM
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    27h 20m
    $861–1,818

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Cairo International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane SJO - CAI
    3. Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    32h 20m
    $631–1,358

  6. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane XQP - 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
    27h 31m
    $597–1,969

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$607Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12,517.2 km
  • Duration: 25h 50m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from San José to Petra. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO 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 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO 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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