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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Petra by plane, bus, car, 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)plane plane JFK - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to Petrabus bus
    19h 4m
    $461–869

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane JFK - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Ramon Airport/Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    3. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    19h 13m
    $240–843

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane plane EWR - ETM
    2. Take the bus from Ramon Airport/Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    3. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    19h 26m
    $246–802

  4. 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 17m
    $396–765

  5. 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 30m
    $422–1,174

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane LGA - 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
    22h 41m
    $535–1,854

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest 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 Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM), walk to Ramon Airport/Platforms, take the bus to Paran Junction, then drive to Petra.

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