{"id":5286,"date":"2025-07-22T11:21:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T11:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yolojordan.com\/?p=5286"},"modified":"2025-07-22T11:21:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T11:21:45","slug":"how-to-get-from-amman-to-petra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yolojordan.com\/it\/how-to-get-from-amman-to-petra\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get from Amman to Petra"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5286\" class=\"elementor elementor-5286\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a6f67a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a6f67a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cea42c3\" data-id=\"cea42c3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6554d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6554d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"947\"><b>How to Get from Amman to Petra: Best Travel Options<br \/><\/b><\/span>If you&#8217;re visiting Jordan, one of the most common questions is: <strong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1047\">How to get from Amman to <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Petra\">Petra<\/a><\/strong>? Whether you\u2019re on a budget, seeking comfort, or want a guided experience, there are several great ways to travel from the capital to this world wonder.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e56677e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e56677e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6142544\" data-id=\"6142544\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50ef3c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50ef3c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Distance &amp; Travel Time<\/p><ul data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1403\"><li data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1275\"><p data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1275\"><strong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1254\">Distance:<\/strong> 235 km (146 miles)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1317\"><p data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1317\"><strong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1302\">Average Travel Time:<\/strong> 3 to 4 hours<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1403\"><p data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1403\"><strong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1330\">Route:<\/strong> The <strong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1366\">Desert Highway (Highway 15)<\/strong> is the fastest and most direct road.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\" \/><p>1. JETT Bus \u2013 Affordable &amp; Reliable<\/p><p data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1509\">JETT is Jordan\u2019s most popular bus company for tourists.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1861\"><li data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1574\"><p data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1574\"><strong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1527\">Departure:<\/strong> Daily at 6:30 AM from Abdali Station (Amman)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1616\"><p data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1616\"><strong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1589\">Arrival:<\/strong> Around 10:30 AM in Petra<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1648\"><p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1648\"><strong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1628\">Cost:<\/strong> <del data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1638\">11 JD (<\/del>$15 USD)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1696\"><p data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1696\"><strong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1669\">Return Option:<\/strong> Departs Petra at 5:00 PM<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1788\"><p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1788\"><strong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1715\">How to Book:<\/strong> Online\u00a0or at the station<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1861\"><p data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1861\"><strong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1799\">Tip:<\/strong> Book at least 1 day in advance, especially during peak season<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1866\" \/><p>2. Private Car or Taxi \u2013 Fast &amp; Flexible<\/p><p data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1985\">Want comfort and a flexible schedule? Hire a private driver or taxi.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2232\"><li data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2015\"><p data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2015\"><strong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2005\">Travel Time:<\/strong> 3 hours<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2094\"><p data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2094\"><strong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2027\">Cost:<\/strong> 70\u2013100 JD ($100\u2013$140 USD), depending on provider and negotiation<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2150\"><p data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2150\"><strong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2110\">Good For:<\/strong> Families, groups, or luxury travelers<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2232\"><p data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2232\"><strong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2163\">Bonus:<\/strong> Can include stops at Madaba, Mount Nebo, or Shobak Castle on the way<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2237\" \/><p>3. Join a Guided Tour \u2013 Hassle-Free Option<\/p><p data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2365\">If you want a stress-free experience, join a <strong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2364\">Petra day tour from Amman<\/strong>.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2627\"><li data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2434\"><p data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2434\"><strong data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2382\">Includes:<\/strong> Transportation, guide, and often entrance tickets<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2511\"><p data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2511\"><strong data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2452\">Cost Range:<\/strong> 90\u2013150 JD ($125\u2013$200 USD), depending on group or private<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2627\"><p data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2627\"><strong data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2527\">YOLO Tip:<\/strong> We offer <strong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2563\">customized Petra tours<\/strong> from Amman with optional add-ons like Wadi Rum or Little Petra.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2632\" \/><p>4. Minibuses \u2013 Cheap but Tricky<\/p><p>For adventurous travelers on a tight budget.<\/p><ul><li><strong data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2731\">From:<\/strong> South Bus Station (Amman) to Wadi Musa (Petra)<\/li><li data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2809\"><p data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2809\"><strong data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2792\">Cost:<\/strong> ~5 JD ($7 USD)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2892\"><p data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2892\"><strong data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2826\">Downsides:<\/strong> No fixed schedule, departs when full, limited space for luggage<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2974\"><p data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2974\"><strong data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2914\">Not Recommended<\/strong> unless you&#8217;re traveling very light and have flexible timing<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-251f396 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"251f396\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f842011\" data-id=\"f842011\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd76b60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"cd76b60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de7a5ac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de7a5ac\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-beaa8e1\" data-id=\"beaa8e1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24b6cd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"24b6cd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yolojordan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_0145-scaled-600x600.jpg\" title=\"IMG_0145\" alt=\"IMG_0145\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cccd106 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cccd106\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fafeedf\" data-id=\"fafeedf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e07256 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e07256\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Final Thoughts &amp; Tips<\/p><ul data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3283\"><li data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3063\"><p data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3063\">Always leave early to maximize your day in Petra<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3106\"><p data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3106\">Dress comfortably for walking and heat<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3192\"><p data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3192\">Book tickets or tours in advance, especially in high season (March\u2013May, Sept\u2013Nov)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3283\"><p data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3283\">Consider staying overnight near Petra if you want to explore more than just the Treasury<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3288\" \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3456\">Whether you\u2019re riding the JETT bus or relaxing in a private car, getting from Amman to Petra is easy and scenic\u2014just choose the option that suits your travel style!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aef0bae elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aef0bae\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e797391\" data-id=\"e797391\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6acdac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6acdac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3024\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3021\">Suggested links<\/span>:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3108\"><li data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3045\"><p data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3045\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yolojordan.com\/it\/st_location\/jordan-attractions\/petra-tours\/\">Petra Site<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3078\"><p data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yolojordan.com\/it\/st_tour\/highlights-of-jordan-08-days-07-nights\/\">08 Days Jordan Itinerary<\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3108\"><p data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yolojordan.com\/it\/what-to-wear-in-jordan\/\">What to Wear in Jordan<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cfecde8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cfecde8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3336b4b\" data-id=\"3336b4b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dabbab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6dabbab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #5e6d77;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Why Choose YOLO Jordan?<\/span><\/h4><p>At YOLO Jordan, we pride ourselves on offering a wide range of travel services, from\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">private tours<\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">eco-tours<\/span>\u00a0and everything in between. Whether you\u2019re interested in history, adventure, or relaxation, our expert team is here to craft the perfect journey for you.<\/p><p>Explore our latest travel packages and learn more about the\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">best places to visit in Jordan<\/span>\u00a0by visiting our blog:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/yolojordan.com\/it\/blog\/\">YOLO Jordan Blog<\/a>.<\/p><div><hr \/><\/div><p>Start planning your Jordan adventure today. With so much to see and do, your journey to this incredible destination is guaranteed to be unforgettable!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Get from Amman to Petra: Best Travel Options If you&#8217;re visiting Jordan, one of the most common questions is: How to get from Amman to Petra? 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