The COMET is a transit system for everyone.
We keep the Midlands moving.

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Plan My Trip

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Routes

Schedules and Maps

Select a Route

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Track My Bus

Get real-time bus departures by stop ID or route. Enter "33" before your stop ID for tracking by stop.
Get Arrivals

Download the Transit App to plan your route, buy your pass and track your bus.

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Additional Apps to Help You Catch The COMET

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MOOVIT App

Moovit is like a personal assistant for your transit rides. It tracks real-time arrivals, alerts and more, so you can easily ride The COMET and stay up to date as you plan your trip.
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Token Transit

Token Transit is an easy, quick and convenient way to buy bus passes for The COMET straight from your phone.

News, Information 
& Business

Check here to find out about the latest with The COMET.
Nov 25 2024

Public Notice of Meeting of The COMET Board of Directors Executive Committee

A Meeting of The COMET Board of Directors’ Executive Committee will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Derrick E. Huggins Board Room.  Note that this meeting occurs immediately prior to the scheduled board meeting. An agenda and packet is located Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82065875006?pwd=8pGCwJkC05a2RwLoIYTxtP7JwmjTqx.1&from=addon Meeting ID: 820 6587 5006Passcode: 242175 […]
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Nov 25 2024

Notice of Special Called Board of Directors' Meeting for The COMET

A Special Call Meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at NOON via Zoom only. Meetings are recorded and may be accessed afterwards through The COMET’s YouTube page at The COMET - YouTube The meeting Agenda is attached here. To Join Via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82449344272?pwd=Y0Z4UGJSb2xvUWhvSUtMbTBXVDRoZz09 […]
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Nov 25 2024

Notice of Called Intermodal Meeting

A Special Call meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Intermodal Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, November 25th at 11 am .  The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Conference Room […]
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Leadership

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is led by an Executive Director/CEO, dedicated staff, and board of directors. Our team is proud of the work we do to keep the Midlands moving.
See Our Board of Directors