Private Transfer Amman to Petra: 2.5-Hour Drive

A straight route across the Desert Highway, no stops, no detours

A private transfer from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa takes 2.5 hours via the Desert Highway in a new air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Pickup happens at Queen Alia International Airport or your Amman hotel, and the driver meets you with a colored signage. Mineral water and WiFi are on board for the journey.

The experience

The driver meets you at the airport waiting hall or your hotel lobby and takes you directly to Petra across the Desert Highway. The route covers roughly 240 kilometers in 2.5 hours, and the vehicle is new with air conditioning. You get mineral water and WiFi during the drive, so you can stay hydrated and connected the whole way. The service runs 24 hours, 7 days a week, so you can arrange a pickup that matches your flight or your schedule in Amman.

This is a one-way transfer, though the operator also runs the route in reverse if you need to get back to Amman from Petra. Each traveler can bring one suitcase and one carry-on bag. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one. Service animals are welcome on board.

What’s included

• Transfer in an air-conditioned new vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
• mineral water and WiFi on board.
• pickup from Queen Alia International Airport or an Amman hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Petra Nights Tours

Is this one for you?Book this transfer if you are traveling alone or with a small group and want a direct route from Amman to Petra without stops. The private vehicle means no shared pickups or drop-offs along the way, so you travel on your own schedule and arrive when the driver takes you there.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How do I get picked up from Amman airport?

Your driver waits at the arrivals hall of Queen Alia International Airport holding a colored signage with your name. If you are staying in an Amman hotel instead, pickup happens at the hotel lobby.

What is the Desert Highway route like?

The Desert Highway is the main road south from Amman to Petra, covering about 240 kilometers across open terrain. The drive takes 2.5 hours in normal traffic and is a straightforward, well-maintained route.

Can I do a round-trip transfer on the same day?

The operator offers transfers in both directions: Amman to Petra and Petra back to Amman. You can book each leg separately to arrange a same-day round trip if your schedule allows.

What luggage can I bring on the transfer?

Each traveler is allowed one suitcase and one carry-on bag. Excess luggage may incur additional charges depending on the amount.