The COMET
44 bus routes in Columbia. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on The COMET in the CityTransit app.
Browse all 44 routes
- 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.
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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.
The COMET contact
- Website: https://catchthecometsc.gov/
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