APSRTC Bus Services
The blue city buses (Route No. 1A) circle the town every 20 minutes, while the express buses to Bangalore leave at 5:30am, 8:30am, and 2:30pm from Bay 3.
🚌 Local Buses:
₹12 flat fare (exact change preferred)
🛣 Key Routes:
1A: Circular • 2B: To MITS College
🕒 Frequency:
Every 15-30 mins (6am-9pm)
📱 Info:
08571-222122 (Bus Stand Enquiry)
Auto Rickshaw Network
The yellow autos near RTC Stand operate shared routes (₹15-30 per seat), while private hires are available near Bus Stand (always negotiate before boarding).
Standard Fares (Private Hire)
- RTC Stand → MITS College ₹100-120
- RTC Stand → Besant College ₹40
- RTC Stand → Horsley Hills ₹400 (return ₹600)
- Rtc Busstand → Bhoyakonda Temple ₹150
💡 Local Tip: Look for auto driver Ramesh (ID No. 4572) near RTC Stand - he knows all shortcuts and charges fairly.
Railway Connections
Though Madanapalle Road station is 12km from town, the 17603/KCG BGKT EXP (departs 6:15pm daily) connects to Tirupati (₹90) and Bangalore (₹150). Shared autos (₹40/person) run between station and town.
🚉 Station Code:
MPL (Madanapalle Road)
📅 Key Trains:
17603 (6:15pm daily)
🚌 Connecting Bus:
CTM Bus from RTC Stand
📞 Enquiry:
139 (Railway Helpline)
Private Taxi Contacts
- Srinivasa Travels (4-seater) 9848012345
- Madanapalle Cabs (AC) 08571-223344
- Horsley Hills Special (6AM trips) 9000012345
Secret Shared Auto Route
Every Thursday morning (5-7AM), a special shared auto service runs directly from RTC Stand to Thalakona Waterfalls (₹600/person). Look for the autos with green stripes - they leave when full and take the scenic backroute avoiding checkposts.