 There are several major freeways and highways in or near Kent, including Interstate 5, State Route 167, State Route 516, State Route 18, and State Route 99, which produce high traffic density during rush hour.Kent is also central to King County Metro transit, with the Kent Station providing service to many destinations, including downtown Seattle by multiple commuter buses, the Sounder Commuter Rail, and local bus service.Heavy rail service includes two major north–south lines through the Kent Valley, with freight traffic operations by the BNSF and Union Pacific railroads.