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

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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.
Jul 18 2025

Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors Meeting for July 2025

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd at NOON. The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick E. Huggins Boardroom, 2nd Floor. CALL TO THE PUBLIC AS FOLLOWS: Due to […]
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Jul 18 2025

Public Notice of The COMET Executive Committee Meeting for July 2025

There will be a meeting of The COMET Board of Directors' Executive Committee on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Derrick E. Huggins Board Room. An agenda is attached here.
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Jul 03 2025

Public Notice of The COMET Finance Committee Meeting for July 2025

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Finance Committee will be held on the Wednesday, July 9th at 10:00 a.m.  The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC in the Derrick Huggins Board Room, 2nd Floor. The meeting will be available […]
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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