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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Petra by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)planeJFK - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to Petrabus
    19h 10m
    $451–669

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)planeJFK - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain
    3. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90bus
    4. Take the bus from King Hussein Bridge to Amman Abdali Terminalbus
    5. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to Petrabus
    21h 49m
    $366–815

  3. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)planeJFK - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba to Wadi Rumbus
    3. Take the bus from Wadi Rum to Petrabus
    21h 43m
    $452–1,202

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)planeEWR - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain
    3. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90bus
    4. Take the bus from King Hussein Bridge to Amman Abdali Terminalbus
    5. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to Petrabus
    22h 2m
    $442–1,024

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to King Hussein International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)planeEWR - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba to Wadi Rumbus
    3. Take the bus from Wadi Rum to Petrabus
    23h 2m
    $408–1,311

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Manhattan to Petra. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, 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, then take the bus to Petra. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), take the taxi to Aqaba, take the bus to Wadi Rum, then take the bus to Petra.

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