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

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Routes

Schedules and Maps

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Learn How You Can Catch The COMET

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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.
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News, Information 
& Business

Check here to find out about the latest with The COMET.
Jan 22 2025

Inclement Weather: January 23, 2025

The COMET will provide regular service today 1/23/2025 beginning approximately 8:00 am depending on road conditions. 
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Jan 20 2025

THE COMET ANNOUNCES PASSING OF VICE CHAIR AND COMMUNITY LEADER

(January 20, 2025) Columbia, SC – It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of our Vice Chair, John V. Furgess, Sr. Mr. Furgess was elected as the Board’s Vice Chairman in 2022 and reelected in 2024. He concurrently served as Chair of the Service Committee. Furgess was a long-standing senior board member […]
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Jan 05 2025

Public Notice of The COMET Finance Committee Meeting for January 2025

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Finance Committee will be held on the Wednesday, January 8th 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 Room, 2nd Floor. The […]
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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.
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