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There are 8 ways to get from United States 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 25m
    $772–1,128

  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 Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    25h 44m
    $422–768

  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 30m
    $528–1,560

  4. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane BOS - 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 58m
    $586–1,452

  5. 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 33m
    $506–2,162

  6. 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 38m
    $707–1,381

  7. 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 35m
    $533–1,647

  8. 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 30m
    $483–1,187

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration15h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$735Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,492.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 25m

What companies run services between United States and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from United States to Petra. However, you can take the subway to Howard Beach-JFK Airport, walk to Howard Beach, 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 subway to Howard Beach-JFK Airport, walk to Howard Beach, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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.

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