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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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.
Mar 23 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Board of Directors' Meeting for March 2024

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 27th 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 […]
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Mar 14 2024

Public Notice of The COMET Vision 2030 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

A meeting of the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) Board of Directors Vision 2030 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 10:00 A.M.  The meeting will be held at the Lowell C. Spires Jr. Regional Transit Facility – 3613 Lucius Road, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Conference […]
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Mar 13 2024

Empowering Our Community: The Transformative Impact of One-Third of a Penny

By Maurice Pearl, Executive Director/CEO for Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (TheCOMET) Since November of 2023, I have had the honor of being at the helm of The COMET, the Midlands’ public transportation system. I recently reflected that our day is comprised of thirds, one-third for sleep, one-third for leisure, self-care, and looking after others, […]
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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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