City buses from Idgah Bus Stand connect to major destinations for fraction of auto costs — Fatehpur Sikri ₹40 (1.5 hours), Mathura ₹40 (1 hour), Bharatpur ₹60 (2 hours) versus hiring autos for ₹500-800 same routes.

Buses are basic but functional with routes running every 30 minutes during day. The Mathura route passes through beautiful countryside between Agra and Krishna's birthplace. Buy tickets at UPSRTC counter with exact change, no advance booking needed.

Not ideal with heavy luggage but perfectly fine for day trips to UNESCO sites and temples. These intercity buses are more comfortable than crowded city buses for longer hauls. Check return timing at destination since last buses typically depart by 6pm from outlying areas back to Agra.