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The COMET

44 bus routes in Columbia. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on The COMET in the CityTransit app.

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Routes
44
Stops
1,311
Modes
Bus

The COMET at a glance

Serves
Columbia, South Carolina
Modes
Bus
Service hours
7:05 AM to 8:02 PM
Wheelchair accessible stops
10%
Time zone
America/New_York
Schedule valid through
Jan 10, 2027
Data last updated
Oct 7, 2026
Official website
catchthecometsc.gov

Busiest The COMET routes

  • 101 North Main
  • 20 West Campus
  • 2 Soda Cap Connector East
  • 501 Two Notch
  • 701 Forest

About The COMET

The COMET is a public transportation provider that serves the Columbia area. The COMET operates the following transit modes across the Columbia area: Bus. In total, The COMET operates 44 routes and serves 1,311 stops or stations in the Columbia area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.

The COMET routes

The COMET Bus · 44 routes

The COMET: frequently asked questions

How many routes does The COMET operate?

The COMET operates 44 bus routes and serves 1,311 stops or stations in Columbia.

What are the The COMET service hours?

Most The COMET service runs from about 7:05 AM to 8:02 PM. Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.

What are the busiest The COMET routes?

By scheduled trips, the busiest The COMET routes are 101 North Main, 20 West Campus, 2 Soda Cap Connector East, 501 Two Notch, 701 Forest.

Is The COMET wheelchair accessible?

10% of The COMET stops are marked wheelchair accessible in the agency's schedule data. Check the stop in the app before you travel.

How do I contact The COMET?

Website: https://catchthecometsc.gov/.

How do I see The COMET schedules and next departures?

Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose Columbia, then pick The COMET to browse routes and timetables.

The COMET service updates

Check the CityTransit app for The COMET schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.

The COMET fares

Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit The COMET's official site for ride fares and tickets.

The COMET schedules

Looking for a specific The COMET bus schedule? All The COMET lines and schedules in Columbia are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.

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