How To Get From Amman to Petra
The city of Petra or “Rose City” is one of the best places to explore in Jordan with a variety of things to do. However, you need to plan the trip carefully especially if you have only one day to visit this city with intricate architecture, labyrinth structures and towering rock walls.
Tourists who take a flight from their city to Queen Alia International Airport, have to visit Petra from Amman. There are many transportation companies which offer various ways to get to Petra from Amman. Different ways of transport include mini bus, private tour, car rentals, taxi, bus or private transfers.
Bus Service
JETT Coach buses or small public coaster are two options, available to reach Petra from Amman. JETT Coach is the best option, if you want to visit Petra in one day and return to Amman because the Coach leaves in the morning at 6:30am and returns in the evening to Amman at 4pm. There is ample of luggage space in the bus. Buy ticket in advance to ensure your seat in the bus. One way ticket costs $16.
Public Coaster Buses are available at the Southern bus station. These mini buses are cheaper than JETT bus whereas there is no schedule. They leave Amman from 9am to 4pm when the bus is full. Some travelers find it uncomfortable because there is no room for luggage so you have to keep it under your feet and there is no Air Conditioning. These buses stop on every place to drop people who are not going all the way to Petra. Ticket for mini buses are around $5
Rental Car
Time to reach Petra from Amman is almost 4 hours. Delays happen due to the construction or maintenance of the highway, otherwise the drive is quite easy. Average rent of a car is $89 per day. Most of the tourists prefer renting a car to reach Petra especially groups or families.
Taxi To Petra from Amman
Taxi is one of the most common ways to visit Petra from Amman. It will cost you around $100 whereas it is very important to negotiate the rate before getting into the taxi. These are mostly unmetered so taxi drivers can charge any excessive amount.
Tours of Amman to Petra
You will find many companies in Amman who offer short tours to Petra. However, if you are more than three people, then planning your own tour is a better idea. Short tour visitors spend most of the time in the car. Various short tour plans are available in advance or on arrival. Charges for the tour buses are different according to the companies. Larger vans do not pick people on last minute booking during high season so book your trip in advance.
Private Transfer to Petra From Amman
There is a very convenient way to visit Petra. You can book a private tour that is 1 way from Amman to Petra in an air conditioned vehicle. Mostly round trip options are more preferred by tourists. However, if you are not aware of how to get from Amman to Petra, then this is a very comfortable option.
Careem
Careem is like Uber and infact it was bought by Uber and now works as a sub brand. Their charges are different from each other. You can book a Careem ride from Queen Alia International Airport to Petra. Estimated fare is shown on the app while booking.
You can easily find the best, comfortable and cheapest option to travel to Petra from Amman.
