JETT Bus
Jordan's best-known intercity and tourist bus company, operating since 1964, with scheduled buses between Amman, Aqaba, Petra, Wadi Rum and other destinations and online booking.
About JETT Bus
JETT (Jordan Express Tourist Transport) has operated since 1964 and is the country's best-known bus company. Its buses connect Amman with Aqaba, Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Jerash and Ajloun, with fixed departures and air-conditioned coaches. You can buy tickets on the JETT website or app, or at its stations and offices; the app issues e-tickets and shows pick-up points.
Key Features
- Scheduled Intercity Routes: Fixed departures between Amman, Aqaba, Petra and Wadi Rum.
- Website and App Booking: Search trips, book, pay and receive an e-ticket.
- Tourist Destinations: Serves the main visitor destinations and larger cities.
- Pick-Up Points: The app shows boarding points, and offices and stations sell tickets.
How to Get Started
- Check the route and the times on jett.com.jo before you travel.
- Book on the website or in the app, or buy the ticket at a JETT office.
- Arrive early at the correct boarding point; similarly named stops can be in different parts of Amman.
- Show your e-ticket when you board.
Departures are limited, so plan around the timetable and book ahead for popular morning trips such as Amman to Petra. Some foreign users report that online checkout can ask for Jordanian identity details or reject a foreign card; if that happens, buy at a JETT office. Fares and schedules change, so rely on the website.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does JETT Bus work with a foreign bank card in Jordan? Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is JETT Bus available in English? Yes, JETT Bus has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use JETT Bus? No, an international phone number generally works for JETT Bus.
Do I need local ID or residency for JETT Bus? No, JETT Bus doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.