A main line of the Union Pacific Railroad serves Alda with 60 freight trains daily. Switching is done by local switch crews.
Passenger service is also available in Hastings, Nebraska.
Highway 281 is 6 miles east of Alda. There are no local load restrictions. Interstate 29 is 155 east of Alda. Approximately 51 trucklines serve the area with 25 local terminals in the immediate vicinity. Bus parcel service is also provided.