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How to Leave Wadi Rum: Your Guide to Transport and Travel
Leaving The Desert soon? At Khaled’s Camp, we’ve created a guide to help you plan your onward journey. Whether you’re heading to Petra, Amman, Aqaba, or beyond, you’ll find the best travel options—from buses and taxis to rental cars
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Leaving wadi rum by car
Leaving wadi rum by car
Traveling by rental car or private driver is straightforward, to Petra, Aqaba, Dead Sea, and Amman, or any destination only a short drive away
* Aqaba: 1 hour Driving from Rum Village, has Red Sea beaches, diving, hotels, and an airport.
* Petra: 2 hours from Rum Village , is one of the world’s seven wonders.
* Amman: 4 hours from visitor center, is Jordan’s capital with cultural sites and airports.
On the way to Amman, you can stop at Karak Castle, one of Jordan’s great Crusader fortresses.
* Dead Sea: 5 hours Away, Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth with resorts and beaches.
On the way, you can stop at Dana Reserve viewpoint, Wadi Mujib viewpoint, and Dead Sea viewpoints.
Leaving Wadi Rum by Bus or Taxi
Buss Transport
Regular buses run to Aqaba, Petra, and Amman. They’re affordable and convenient, especially for solo or budget travelers. Book ahead during peak seasons.
Taxi from Wadi Rum
Private taxis offer faster, direct trips to Aqaba, Petra, Amman, or the Dead Sea. Prices vary, so confirm in advance. Since no taxis wait in Rum parking , ask your camp to arrange one.
Transportation from Wadi Rum to Aqaba
Local Bus (Rum Bus): Leaves Rum village around 6:30 AM (except Fridays). Mostly for locals, so check with your host for availability. Fare: 5–7 JOD.
Petra Bus: Departs around 9:00 AM, drops you at the highway to connect with buses to Aqaba. Fare: 4–5 JOD. Connections may take extra time.
Jett Bus – Daily Service from Rum visitor center to Aqaba
The bus departs daily from the Visitor Center at 9:00 AM and takes about 1 hour to reach Aqaba. Tickets cost 15 JD per person. Advance booking is recommended, especially during peak season (March–May and September–November), and can be done easily online. You can conveniently book your ticket online here: Book Jett Bus.
Taxi from Wadi Rum to Aqaba
A taxi is the fastest and most comfortable way to reach Aqaba (1 hour), with direct drop-off at your accommodation.
Typical fares: City Center: 25–30 JD ,South Beach: 35–40 JD, Wadi Araba Border: 35–40 JD, King Hussein Airport: 40–50 JD
Note: No taxis are based in Rum village, so arrange in advance through your host or pre-book from Aqaba.
Transportation from Wadi Rum to Petra
Bus from Rum Village to Petra
Petra Bus (Local): Departs daily from Rum Village at 9:00 AM, taking about 2–2.5 hours to reach Petra Bus Station. Tickets cost 10–12 JD per person. Can be arranged through your host.
Jett Bus: Daily from Rum Visitor Center at 9:00 AM, also 2–2.5 hours to Petra. Ticket: 18 JD. Advance online booking is recommended, especially during peak season (March–May & September–November) You can secure your ticket online
here: Book Jett Bus.
Taxi: The fastest and most comfortable option (1.5 hours), with the option to stop at the Petra viewpoint. Fare: 40–45 JD. Must be arranged at least a day in advance through your host
Transportation from Wadi Rum to Dead Sea
Dead Sea – Day Trip from Rum Desert
The Dead Sea, about 5 hours from Rum Village, is the lowest point on Earth at 430.5 meters below sea level. The area has resorts and beaches for a relaxing visit. There is no direct bus from Rum Village; travel is possible via Amman, or by private taxi or rental car, costing around 120–130 JD. Along the way, you can stop at scenic viewpoints such as Dana Reserve, Wadi Mujib, and other Dead Sea lookouts, making the journey even more memorable.
Transportation from Rum Visitor Center to Amman
Traveling from Rum visitor center to Amman
By Bus:
No local bus runs directly from visitor Center to Amman. The Jett Bus departs from the Visitor Center at 5:00 PM, taking 4–5 hours. Ticket: 25 JD per person. Advance booking is recommended, especially during peak season (March–May & September–November) You can secure your ticket online here Rum to Amman : Book Jett Bus.
If you need to leave earlier, you can travel via Aqaba and catch the Jett Bus to Amman from there. You can secure your ticket online here from Aqaba to Amman : Book Jett Bus.
By Taxi:
The fastest and most comfortable option (≈4 hours), with direct drop-off at your accommodation.
Typical fares: City Centre: 110–120 JD
Queen Alia Airport: 100–110 JD
Note: No taxis are based in Rum Village, so arrange in advance through your host in Camp
Still Have Questions? Contact us
If you need more details about transportation, or would like us to arrange your travel, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Call: 0096279560969
Whatsapp: 00962795609691
Email: khaledscamp@gmail.com
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