Town in Ma'an Governorate, Jordan
Getting around Petra
How to get around Petra
Wadi Musa is walkable to the gate. Reach Petra by bus from Amman or Aqaba, a rental car, or a taxi. Inside the site, you walk, with donkeys and carts as extras.
Ways to get around Petra
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| JETT bus Amman–Petra | About 11 JOD | Daily morning bus, about 3.5 hours; book ahead |
| Taxi in Wadi Musa | 2–4 JOD | Short rides to the gate and Umm Sayhoun |
| Private transfer from Amman | 80–110 JOD | Taxi or driver, 3 hours; agree price in advance |
Taxis in Petra
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Careem/Uber don't operate reliably here. Use hotel taxis or agree the fare before departure.
Arriving in Petra
Via Amman (AMM) or Aqaba (AQJ) (AMM)
Amman to Petra about 3 hours by road; Aqaba (AQJ) about 2 hours. JETT bus or private driver; expect 80–110 JOD from Amman.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Bring an IDP (1949 convention) with your home licence; speed cameras and checkpoints are common.
- Onward travel in Jordan: JETT buses link Amman with Petra, Aqaba and the Dead Sea; minibuses fill gaps but leave when full. A rental car or hired driver is easiest for the King's Highway.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Petra?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Careem/Uber don't operate reliably here. Use hotel taxis or agree the fare before departure.
What's the best way to get around Petra?
Wadi Musa is walkable to the gate. Reach Petra by bus from Amman or Aqaba, a rental car, or a taxi. Inside the site, you walk, with donkeys and carts as extras.
How do I get from the airport to Petra?
Amman to Petra about 3 hours by road; Aqaba (AQJ) about 2 hours. JETT bus or private driver; expect 80–110 JOD from Amman.
Is Petra walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- JETT buses
- Visit Jordan (Jordan Tourism Board)
- Petra Development & Tourism Region Authority
- Jordan Pass
- Visit Jordan
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