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How do I get from Wadi Musa to Petra?

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Mia Ramsey

Published Feb 22, 2026

How do I get from Wadi Musa to Petra?

How to Get from Wadi Musa to Petra by Taxi. Taxi is one of the options to get to the Petra entrance (or to Little Petra which is about 15 minutes drive from the main entrance). Taxi's in Petra do not usually use a meter and will offer a flat rate fare to wherever you want to go.

Likewise, people ask, how do I get from Wadi to Petra?

Petra to Wadi Rum (or vice versa)

  1. 2 hour journey.
  2. By Taxi: 45 JD (max. 4 people per taxi )
  3. You can also take the early morning Petra bus.
  4. The bus can also be taken from Wadi Rum to Petra.
  5. The bus will usually run everyday (including Friday's) if there are enough tourists coming from Petra - Wadi Rum.

Secondly, what is the best way to get to Petra? For a lower cost than a hire car or taxi, you can hop on a public bus direct to Petra from Amman bus station (which is itself a taxi ride from the airport). From Aqaba airport, it's a 1.5 hour drive – though a lesser number of airlines fly here.

Correspondingly, how do I get to Wadi Musa?

Flights & getting there

  1. Bus. A daily JETT bus connects Amman with Petra, largely designed for those wanting to visit on a day trip.
  2. Car. Petra and Wadi Musa are well signposted along the main highways.
  3. Minibus. Minibuses leave from the bus station in central Wadi Musa.
  4. Taxi. Private (yellow) taxis are easy to find in Wadi Musa.

Is it worth going to Petra?

So, yes. Petra is worth visiting. You just need to think and feel deeper. Otherwise, you might just want to stick to going to the movies or a theme park.

Is the Dead Sea near Petra?

How to Get from Petra to The Dead Sea. The distance between Petra and the Dead Sea is roughly 123 miles (198 km). Using Wadi Musa as the starting point and Amman Beach as the general destination makes for a three-hour drive, and a private transfer is recommended.

Is it worth visiting Wadi Rum?

Wadi Rum and Petra are worth far more time than you have available. Most people recommend two full days to visit Petra - and at least a day or a night in Wadi Rum! In both places you can spend far more time than that without getting bored or seeing the same things over and over.

How much is a taxi from Aqaba to Petra?

A taxi from Aqaba to Petra is likely about 50JD one way and 90JD if you want the taxi to wait and take you back at the end of the day.

How much is a taxi from Petra to Wadi Rum?

The drive takes about 2 hours. A taxi transfer from Wadi Musa/Petra to Wadi Rum costs 40 JOD per car (fits up to 4 guests). The drive takes about 2 hours.

How far is Wadi from Petra?

How far is it to drive to Wadi Rum and other cities in Jordan?
FromToDistance
Wadi RumPetra106 km
Wadi RumAmman314 km
Wadi RumAqaba64 km
Wadi RumAmman Airport285 km

Is Petra in Wadi Rum?

If Petra is a journey back through history, Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon, is timeless. A two-hour, 80km drive south of Petra, its 74,000 hectares of primeval landscape were designated a Unesco World Heritage site in July 2011.

How long is the walk in Petra?

The walk from the entrance of Petra to the Treasury (the iconic facade that is the highlight on a visit to Petra), is 2km long, or just over one mile. If you walk fast, you can get to the Treasury in 20 minutes. If you slow down, enjoy the views, and take lots of photos, it can take at least 30 minutes.

Is Petra safe in 2020?

If you're wondering whether it's safe to visit Petra in Jordan, the quick answer is, yes. But it's easy to say, and we understand that when traveling in the Middle East like anywhere in the world, things can be confusing and sometimes reading around the internet can be scary (much like researching a medical condition).

Can you go inside the Treasury at Petra?

Can you go inside the Treasury at Petra? No, you can't go inside the Treasury, but there's nothing to see. It's just an empty chamber. The Nabataeans, who carved the ancient city of Petra into the cliffs in the 1st century AD, were much more focused on the facade.

What should I wear to Petra?

For the city, sturdy and stylish sandals work well (I brought a pair of comfy b.o.c.). But, it is recommended that if you plan on going to Wadi Rum or exploring Petra to bring a pair of light hiking boots. It can be very dusty in these places and the ground can be uneven.

What is the best month to visit Jordan?

The north-west is hilly and lush, and bags most of the country's annual rainfall, especially in January. For cooler temperatures in the high teens, the best time to visit Jordan is March-May. Amman reaches a comfortable 32°C between June and September, while nights can drop below freezing from December to February.

What is inside Petra?

Petra is a stunning collection of tombs, temples and ancient living spaces of the Nabatean civilisation. Some main archeological sites inside the city are the Treasury – the tomb of a Nabatean king, the Monastery – an isolated mountain temple, a theatre, government buildings and dwelling for regular people.

How much does it cost to visit Petra?

As of 2020, a one-day ticket to visit Petra costs 50 JD (£57 / 70 USD). As there is so much to see, many people opt to visit for multiple days. A two-day ticket costs 55 JD and three-day ticket costs 60 JD. Children under 12 enter free.

Is Aqaba safe?

Aqabah is pretty safe and secured and you don't need to panic . Each place in the world has its advantages and disadvantages. Enjoy your stay there .

How many days do you need in Petra?

Re: How long to visit Petra? Petra is amazingand exhaustingso if you stay 2 days there you´ll be able to do the main walksif you want to see all, you´ll need at least 3 days or more.

Which airport is closest to Petra?

King Hussein International Airport

Is Jordan safe in 2020?

Compared to many of its neighbors in the Middle East, Jordan is an exceptionally safe country to visit. In short, while people may have some trepidation about the region, Jordan is one of the safest places to visit in the region, and likely little will go wrong here.

What is Petra famous for?

Petra (Arabic: ???????, Al-Batrāʾ; Ancient Greek: Πέτρα), originally known to the Nabataeans as Raqmu, is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. The city is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.

Do I need a visa for Jordan?

You'll need a visa to enter Jordan. You can buy a single entry visa valid for 1 month on arrival at the airports or the Sheikh Hussein/North Border crossing at the Jordan/Israel border.

Is it safe to drive from Amman to Petra?

Is it safe to self drive a car in Jordan? The answer is yes, yes and yes, 1000 times yes. But the truth is, after a week road tripping between Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and back to Amman, I can say with confidence that driving around Jordan is an experience on its own, a safe experience not to miss.

Why was Petra built?

The Nabatean culture erected the city to highlight solstices, equinoxes. An ancient civilization built the famous, stone-hewn city of Petra so that the sun would illuminate their sacred places like celestial spotlights, a new study says.

Can I drive from Jerusalem to Petra?

It's a full day's travel from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv to Petra (five hours by road, whether bus or car, say an hour to get from Eilat to Aqaba including border crossing) and two hours from Aqaba to Petra).