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to Petra from Jordan
Posted: Tue January 10, 2006 01:46 AM UTC

It has been several years since going to Petra - can I still get there easily over the border at Eilat, in Israel.? Last time there were cars and buses at the border to take us there, is this still the case?

ukflygirl

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RE: to Petra from Jordan
Posted: Wed January 11, 2006 08:23 AM UTC

No problem on either side of the Jordan-Israel border.

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ramot418

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RE: to Petra from Jordan
Posted: Wed January 11, 2006 04:33 PM UTC

The border is very easy, no delays and the visa for Jordan is free, although you will have Israeli exit tax to pay.

No public transport goes to the border, you will have to take a taxi either to the bus station in Aqaba or directly to Petra. The cost to the bus station is 5JD (outrageous - don't leave a tip!!) and to Petra 30JD is more reasonable.

There are usually taxis waiting, but if there aren't wait a bit and one will probably show up within 5 minutes.

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TheWanderingCamel

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RE: to Petra from Jordan
Posted: Wed January 11, 2006 06:53 PM UTC

yes. they still transport there, you can take taxi to petra or taxi to bus bark/ station to take petra bus.
you welcome to jordan.
atallah

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tiger2005

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RE: RE: to Petra from Jordan
Posted: Thu April 20, 2006 09:25 PM UTC

How much is taxi ? is it per person or fixed rate ?
and how much is bus to Petra ?
Are they ( bus ) clean and air conditioned?
Is it easy to get bus or taxi back to Aqaba or Araba border crossing ?

thanks

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