Blue government buses connect Denpasar to main areas for basically nothing. Route 1: Kuta-Denpasar-Ubung terminal for 3,500 IDR. Route 2: Sanur-Denpasar same price. Tourist shuttles charge 50k+ for identical routes.

Buses every 15-20 minutes from 5AM-9PM. Clean, air-conditioned, see how locals actually travel. Scenic route through rice paddies beats sitting in tourist van traffic jams.

Not luxury but perfectly functional and the price difference is insane. Use the savings for better food instead of overpriced transport.