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Getting to Petra
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The best time to see Petra is in the early morning or late afternoon, so plan for an early start, or arrive the evening before and stay in one of the comfortable hotels near the site.
By bus: JETT (Jordan Express Travel & Tourism)
By car or taxi: Petra is a 3hour drive from Amman on the modern Desert Highway, or a 5 hours on the more scenic King's Highway. Leave Amman from the Seventh Circle and follow the well-marked signs.
By taxi: You can hire a taxi to take you to Petra. The fare should be approximately 50 JD.
