Traveling Jordan by Jet Bus (JETT): Budget-Friendly Transport Across Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba & Amman

Описание: This is a full video of my JETT Bus experiences in Jordan.
Amman to Petra (Wadi Rum)
I paid 3JD ($S6) to go 350 metres uphill to my hotel.
Petra to Wadi Rum.
Aqaba to Amman
Police checks, Unload the bus at the Declaration Station. The toilet did work. They sell drinks including tea and coffee on this bus.
Taxi from 7th Circle cost me 10JD (A$20) he wouldn't go on the metre. We were stuck in a traffic jam.

While staying at the InterContinental Amman, I booked all my intercity travel and tours with JETT Bus (Jordan Express Tourist Transport). It's a great low-cost way to explore Jordan's major highlights like Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba. I even picked up a handy brochure with times, prices, and optional day trips to Jerash, Ajloun, Mount Nebo, Madaba, and the Dead Sea.

The JETT Bus terminal was just a short 250-meter walk from my hotel, though the footpath was almost nonexistent—so I walked along the road. I booked one-way tickets to Petra, then Wadi Rum, and finally Aqaba. For Aqaba to Amman, I had to pay separately at the Aqaba station since it was tentatively booked.

My first journey from Amman to Petra was smooth. The bus was punctual at 6:50 AM, with luggage stowed below. Midway, we stopped at a roadside caravanserai with overpriced snacks and pay-to-use toilets (which I skipped). On arrival in Wadi Musa, taxi drivers swarmed us. I paid 3 JD to get to my hotel, a steep but short ride uphill.

When heading from Petra to Wadi Rum, I arranged with the driver—using a note in Arabic—to drop me at a gas station near my friend's camp instead of the Visitor Center. It worked. The journey was bumpy but fast, with very few passengers onboard. From Wadi Rum, I headed to Aqaba, where the JETT terminal sits opposite the Mövenpick Hotel. The station is well-marked and busy, with five daily buses to Amman and frequent trips to Petra and Wadi Rum.

To confirm my Amman-bound seat, I had to pay at the Aqaba office. It was 11 JD for the 11:00 AM departure. The journey included a couple of police stops—one involving full luggage checks at Aqaba’s duty-free zone—and a break at a mosque, which doubled as a smoke stop for most passengers.

We arrived at Amman’s Abdali station by 5:30 PM. A taxi to my hotel was another adventure; the driver refused to use the meter and tried shortchanging me after we haggled. Be ready to negotiate and count your change carefully!

So, is JETT Bus worth it? For budget-conscious travelers, yes. It’s punctual, safe, and covers key destinations affordably. However, don’t expect comfort or clear communication. Seat assignments are routinely ignored, and very few staff speak English. If you're flexible and okay with the occasional hassle, JETT is a great option. But if you're short on time or want to visit extra sites like Karak Castle, Dana, or the Dead Sea en route, hiring a private driver offers far more freedom and comfort.



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