Its better to go through Nashik. Mumbai nashik express way is the best option. Then take a turn from nashik (dwarka area) towards nashik road station and just follow the route, you will reach shirdi.
Shirdi's bhakt niwas is best and in budget. Its sansthan's own stay https://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/new_...
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