The commute from Johnson city to Kingsport is usually in the region of 20 minutes.
Traffic congestion is very minimal in comparison with big cities.
Average commute time is 20 minutes from the outlying suburban areas. Extension of Interstate 26 will make it easier to travel especially for people who like to get away from the pace of a small town to that of a big city for the weekend. The Interstate will make available the best of both worlds, having access to a large city while living in a small town. The Regional Transportation Center at 137 W. Market Street, which serves not only as a transfer point for JCT riders but also for Greyhound Bus Lines and local taxi companies. JCT operates six buses with 31-passenger capacity over 12 fixed routes in the City.