Downtown Connectors
The Soda Cap Connector
The Soda Cap Connector connects you to major downtown Columbia destinations in convenient loops. It's a great way for locals and visitors alike to explore the city and hop between districts without the hassle of traffic and parking. Plus, it's only $1 to ride! Look for the Soda Cap stop signs and wrapped buses and trolleys to travel between destinations.
The Soda Cap Connector connects you to major downtown Columbia destinations in convenient loops. It's a great way for locals and visitors alike to explore the city and hop between districts without the hassle of traffic and parking. Plus, it's only $1 to ride! Look for the Soda Cap stop signs and wrapped buses and trolleys to travel between destinations.
Soda Cap Connector Routes
Route 1:
Main St. to the Vista and West Columbia/Cayce
Stops: South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, the West Columbia Riverwalk and more.
Route 2: (Temporarily Suspended)
MAIN ST. TO FIVE POINTS AND UofSC
Stops: Benedict College, Allen University, University of South Carolina, Five Points, COMET Central and more.
Route 3:
MAIN ST. TO SEGRA PARK
Stops: Columbia Fireflies game days only, running every 25-30 minutes.
The Orbit
The Soda Cap Connector Orbit is a downtown loop with stops every half an hour. The route is $1.00 and runs 7 days a week.
MON.-FRI.: 7:15 a.m.-7:35 p.m.
SAT.-SUN.: 9:15 a.m.-6:35 p.m.
The route runs along Sumter, Blossom, Assembly and Richland Streets with stops near the State House, the University of South Carolina, Prisma Health Baptist and the Richland Library.
The Soda Cap Connector Orbit is a downtown loop with stops every half an hour. The route is $1.00 and runs 7 days a week.
MON.-FRI.: 7:15 a.m.-7:35 p.m.
SAT.-SUN.: 9:15 a.m.-6:35 p.m.
The route runs along Sumter, Blossom, Assembly and Richland Streets with stops near the State House, the University of South Carolina, Prisma Health Baptist and the Richland Library.
View The Orbit Route Map
Getting Around Columbia, SC
Are you visiting Columbia? Plan your trip around points of interest and learn more about how The COMET can help you explore the city! Our visitor's travel guide has everything you need to get started.
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