APSRTC

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is owned and managed by the Andhra Pradesh state government. Under APSRTC, there are 14,123 buses with 423 bus stations, 129 Depots and 357 bus shelters. The APSRTC online booking has become simpler and convenient with online portals like redBus offering easy booking services. 

Key Services of APSRTC:

• Connectivity to both urban and rural areas

• Different types of buses, including express and ultra deluxe 

• Live tracking and updates

• Easy bookings and cancellations. 

There are 423 APSRTC bus stations that provide vast connectivity throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh, making commuting, boarding, deboarding and waiting easy and convenient. 

Take a look at APSRTC's popular bus stations:

• Tirupati Bus Station: It is a busy bus station located in Tirupati that offers buses to Hyderabad, Chennai, and many other cities.
  

• Vijaywada Bus Station: Located in Vijaywada, this is one of the largest bus stations in India and is also known as the Pandit Nehru Bus Station. Buses to almost all cities in AP operate from here.
  

• Kurnool Bus Station: Located in Kurnool, this is another busy bus station in Andhra Pradesh and has a high tourist traffic. It is a common station connecting major cities.
  

• Machilipatnam Bus Station: Machilipatnam is located in the Krishna district. Being a historic coastal city, you will find many bus routes to and from here.
  

• Vizianagaram Bus Station: Also called Vijayanagaram, Vizianagaram has many tourist spots.  The recently renovated bus station offers many bus options.
  

• Anantapur Bus Station: The official name of Anantapur is Ananthapuramu. The district is popular for temples and forts. The bus station provides a wide range of bus services.

The APSRTC bus routes connect cities, towns and villages throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh. There are a total of 3536 APSTRC bus routes. Here are some popular APSRTC bus routes:

The APSRTC bus services are known for providing comfort and a safe commute experience to every passenger. There are different types of APSRTC buses catering to the needs of passengers with different budgets. Here is more on APSRTC bus types:

APSRTC buses are designed to ensure comfort to every passenger, whether it is a short or a long journey. While most buses offer good services, keep in mind that depending on the bus type and the distance travelled,  the amenities might change. 

Take a look at some common APSRTC bus amenities:

• Clean and sanitised interiors and exteriors.
  

• Comfortable seating with ample space for luggage.
  

• Special facilities like blankets, water bottles, etc, are available on some types of buses.
  

• Amenities like A/C, overhead fan, reading light, charging slot, etc., are available on some types of buses.
  

• CCTV surveillance for the safety of all passengers.
  

• Special driver monitoring system for accountability. 

APSRTC bus services are smartly planned to ensure connectivity for inter- and intra-state travel. Amongst others, some popular cities covered by APSRTC bus include: 

• Hyderabad: It is one of the most connected cities in Andhra Pradesh. You can find APSRTC buses to Hyderabad operating from almost all towns in AP.
  

• Vijayawada: It is the central transport hub that connects to all cities of AP.
  

• VishakhaPatnam: It is also known as the port city of Andhra. Buses to this city are easily available 24*7.
  

• Bangalore: The IT hub of the country, Bangalore, is easily connected to AP through APSRTC buses.
  

• Tirumala: A religious centre to which APSRTC has multiple buses. You can also look for APSRTC Tirumala Darshan ticket booking services for special buses.
  

• Tirupati: It is also known as the spiritual city of Andhra, and multiple buses operate to Tirupati from almost all cities.

Ticket cancellations are allowed for APSRTC buses. However, a certain cancellation charge is applicable. Here’s what you should know about the APSRTC cancellation charges:

In most cases, APSRTC cancellation charges are as follows:

• More than 48 hours before departure: 10% of the fare
  

• Between 24-48 hours: 25% of the fare
  

• Between 2- 24 hours: 50% of the fare
  

• Less than 2 hours: No Refund.

Note: On the redBus platform, you can easily check the cancellation charges and refund timelines. 

Many buses under APSRTC allow live tracking to ensure that passengers are updated with APSRTC bus timings. You can track your bus through their online portal . However,  the redBus app makes tracking the live location of your bus very quick and easy. 

Key features of APSRTC bus tracking:

• Live location updates through the redBus app or APSRTC portal
  

• Get the estimated arrival time (ETA) for each stop.
  

• Route progress updates
  

• Easy sharing of the tracking link.

To ensure a smooth and hassle-free booking experience, here are a few tips that can help you:

• Book in advance to get your choice of seat and avoid missing seats on your chosen bus.

• Make sure to fill in the correct details for your APSRTC online ticket booking.

• Use redBus to filter bus types, timing, amenities, etc.

• Book your tickets with redBus for timely reminders and easy live tracking.

• Keep a printed copy of your ticket and carry a valid identification on the day of travel. 

APSRTC offers pilgrim services connecting travellers to several popular pilgrimage destinations in the state. 

Here are some popular pilgrimage destinations that are covered under APSRTC. 

1. Tirupati/ Tirumala

Popular for the Lord Venkateswara temple, millions of devotees visit here. Also, it is one of the richest and most visited temples with a deep spiritual history. Pilgrim services are available under APSRTC buses from Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Vishwanath, and other cities.

2. Srisailam

Srisailam is quite a popular pilgrimage destination. It is famous for the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga. You get regular connectivity with APSRTC buses from Dornala, Atmakur, etc. 

3. Annavaram

Another popular pilgrimage destination is Annavaram. Popular for the presiding deity Veeravenkata Satyanarayana Swamy, the pilgrimage centre is situated on Ratnagiri hills. Easy connectivity with APSRTC buses from Kurnool, Rajahmundry, etc. 

4. Shimchalam 

Shimchalam is popular for the Lord Vraha Narasimha Temple that showcases the rich cultural history of Visakhapatnam. The temple was built in the 11th century and attracts thousands of devotees from all across the world, especially during the Chadanotsavam festival.  APSRTC offers easy connectivity with city buses every 10 minutes from CBS.

In addition to these, APSRTC buses offer pilgrim services in several districts like Anantapur, Chittoor, Guntur, Kurnool, Nellore, etc.