Trunk A runs east-west through Altoona and joins with U.S. Highway 12 south and USH 53 west of Altoona. The City is two miles from Interstate Highway 94, the main transportation route between Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. Mesaba Airlines offers scheduled flights. Heartland Aviation is available for charter service.
Rental cars are available on site.
The Union Pacific Railroad freight service operates daily mainline service in Altoona. Paul is available. A large assortment of express carriers service the area.