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

Green Comet graphic
Plan My Trip Icon

Plan My Trip

Bus Routes Icon

Routes

Schedules and Maps

Select a Route

Full System MapComet Central MapClick here for all route and schedule PDFs

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.

Google Play Link GraphicApp Store Link Graphic

Additional Apps to Help You Catch The COMET

Moovit App Icon

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.
Token Transit App Icon

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 08 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Finance Committee Meeting for November/December 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Finance Committee will be held on the Wednesday, November 13th 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 E. Huggins Board Room, 2nd […]
Read More
Nov 08 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Intermodal Subcommittee Meeting for November 2024

The November 2024 Intermodal Subcommittee will be held on Tuesday, November 12th at 11:00 a.m.  not as originally planned on November 13th.The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Derrick Huggins Conference Room, 2nd Floor. Due to concerns of COVID-19 […]
Read More
Nov 06 2024

THE COMET THANKS RICHLAND COUNTY VOTERS

(November 6, 2024) Columbia, SC – With the future of public transportation on the ballot in Richland County yesterday, the voice of the voters was heard. The COMET issues the following statement of gratitude to the residents of Richland County. “On behalf of The COMET staff, drivers, and the countless individuals who rely on our […]
Read More
1 2 3 102
Phone-bus graphic
Comet Yellow Graphic

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