By Air: The Air port at Bajpe, just 16 kms from Mangalore city could connect the district with other major cities and other countries. Major airways services have been flying here. There is new Mangalore Port Trust that has been helping the people here for the transport of goods to and from Mangalore.

By Train: The Konkan Railways, Kerala -Mangalore Railways and Hassan Mangalore Railways are the major railway services here. Though Hassan Mangalore service has been detained due to up gradation work, Konkan Railway and Kerala Mangalore Railway is providing good service to the both public and for transportation of goods.

By Road: Mangalore is one of the major cities in Karnataka, This ensures good connectivity by road to all major parts of Karnataka. State Highway 48 and 17 pass through Mangalore which connects it to cities like Bangalore and Mysore KSRTC buses and private coaches are frequent between the Mangalore and other major cities of the state.