Routes and stations
In Amman, buses use the 7th Circle station in the west and the Abdali office near downtown. Other stations include Wehdat, Zarqa, Irbid, Petra (Wadi Musa), Wadi Rum and Aqaba.
The Amman–Petra tourist bus leaves Abdali at 6:30am and returns from Petra at about 5pm, which suits a day trip. A daily bus also runs to the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge. JETT also runs international routes to neighbouring countries.
Tickets and fares
Recent reports put Amman–Petra at about JOD 10 one way. Fares depend on route and class, and VIP class on the Amman–Aqaba route costs more. Round-trip tickets are available.
Prices change, so confirm on the JETT website or at the office.
How to book
Book on the JETT website, at a JETT office, or through your hotel or a travel agency. Travellers report that foreign cards sometimes fail on the website; booking after arrival or at the office avoids this.
Seats rarely sell out, so a day or two ahead is usually enough.
Tips for travellers
Aqaba to Petra takes about one hour direct, or around three hours on buses that go via Wadi Rum. On the Wadi Rum–Petra leg, sit on the left for valley views.
Buses do not have Wi-Fi or charging points. In Petra, note the drop-off spot at the Visitor Centre car park, as the return bus leaves from there.
Larger JETT buses have a toilet and make a rest stop halfway on long trips. JETT may add a second bus when demand is high.
Last checked: October 2026. Fares and timetables change, so confirm on the official website before you travel.
