Central Ohio Transit Authority
43 bus routes in Columbus. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on COTA in the CityTransit app.
- Routes
- 43
- Stops
- 2,977
- Modes
- Bus
COTA at a glance
- Serves
- Columbus, Ohio
- Modes
- Bus
- Service hours
- 5:46 AM to 11:19 PM
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Schedule valid through
- Jan 4, 2027
- Data last updated
- Oct 8, 2026
- Official website
- cota.com
Busiest COTA routes
- 1 Kenny/Livingston
- CMAX Cmax
- 34 Morse
- 2 E Main/N High
- 8 Karl/S High/Parsons
About COTA
Central Ohio Transit Authority is a public transportation provider that serves the Columbus area. Central Ohio Transit Authority operates the following transit modes across the Columbus area: Bus. In total, COTA operates 43 routes and serves 2,977 stops or stations in the Columbus area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.
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Central Ohio Transit Authority: frequently asked questions
How many routes does Central Ohio Transit Authority operate?
Central Ohio Transit Authority operates 43 bus routes and serves 2,977 stops or stations in Columbus.
What are the Central Ohio Transit Authority service hours?
Most Central Ohio Transit Authority service runs from about 5:46 AM to 11:19 PM. Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.
What are the busiest Central Ohio Transit Authority routes?
By scheduled trips, the busiest Central Ohio Transit Authority routes are 1 Kenny/Livingston, CMAX Cmax, 34 Morse, 2 E Main/N High, 8 Karl/S High/Parsons.
How do I contact Central Ohio Transit Authority?
Website: http://www.cota.com.
How do I see Central Ohio Transit Authority schedules and next departures?
Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose Columbus, then pick Central Ohio Transit Authority to browse routes and timetables.
Central Ohio Transit Authority service updates
Check the CityTransit app for Central Ohio Transit Authority schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.
Central Ohio Transit Authority fares
Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit Central Ohio Transit Authority's official site for ride fares and tickets.
Central Ohio Transit Authority schedules
Looking for a specific Central Ohio Transit Authority bus schedule? All Central Ohio Transit Authority lines and schedules in Columbus are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.
Central Ohio Transit Authority contact
- Website: http://www.cota.com
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