The UPSRTC intercity buses from Idgah Bus Stand offer incredible savings over private tour taxis — Mathura ₹40 (1 hour), Fatehpur Sikri ₹40 (1.5 hours), Bharatpur ₹60 (2 hours) compared to ₹2,000-3,000 for hired cars covering same distances.

Buses run every 30 minutes during daytime with proper cushioned seats for longer journeys. The Mathura route passes through authentic rural Uttar Pradesh villages and agricultural areas you'd never see from expensive tour buses. Cash only at ticket counters.

Not luxurious but genuinely comfortable for day trips to Krishna temples or UNESCO World Heritage sites. You'll experience actual countryside and meet locals commuting between cities. These intercity services are significantly better than crowded city buses for tourist destinations, plus you save hundreds of rupees for better meals and shopping.