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

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  1. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus

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    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane IAD - AQJ
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    21h 23m
    $428–1,252

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 49m
    $408–1,151

  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 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 53m
    $792–2,301

  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
    18h 56m
    $615–2,134

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

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 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
    21h 16m
    $536–1,452

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

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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
    20h 14m
    $462–1,319

  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 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
    23h 3m
    $651–1,729

  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 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
    23h 31m
    $661–1,156

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

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Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,853.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Petra. However, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), take the taxi to Aqaba Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett. Alternatively, you can 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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