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

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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.
Oct 09 2026

Public Notice of The COMET Service Committee Meeting for October 2026

There will be NO Service Committee meeting for this month.
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Oct 09 2026

Public Notice of The COMET Finance Committee Meeting for October 2026

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Finance Committee will be held on the Wednesday, October 14th 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. […]
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Sep 21 2026

The COMET Partners with Dante Lewis, Harvest Hope for Holiday Mobility, Community Giving, and Live Music

Signature Sound collaborator joins The COMET for “A Symphony of Giving” food drive and holiday concert at the Convention Center December 18. Columbia, SC (September 21, 2026) The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is partnering with renowned South Carolina saxophonist Dante Lewis to celebrate the holiday season with free transit access, charitable giving, […]
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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