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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Petra by plane, bus, subway, train, or car

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane DCA - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    23h 56m
    $1,002–2,715

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane IAD - AMM
    3. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    19h 38m
    $518–1,651

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane DCA - 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 Paran Junctionbus bus
    4. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    19h 45m
    $817–2,759

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane DCA - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    17h 51m
    $1,300–2,150

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane IAD - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    5. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    20h 47m
    $529–1,443

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane IAD - ETM
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    19h 18m
    $712–2,019

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane EWR - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    5. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    22h 45m
    $797–1,379

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane JFK - TLV
    3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    5. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    23h 7m
    $575–2,304

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration20h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$914Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,833.9 km
  • Duration: 23h 56m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Petra. However, you can 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 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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