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Downtown plans? The   can help you get around with one less thing to think about. 🏙️Hop on for just $1, explore local re...
10/30/2026

Downtown plans? The can help you get around with one less thing to think about. 🏙️

Hop on for just $1, explore local restaurants, shops and attractions, then catch the Connector when you’re ready for the next stop. It’s an easy way to make more of a day out in Columbia.

�[A light blue Soda Cap Connector bus is stopped along a downtown Columbia street as a man waits nearby at a transit stop. The bus features “Free to Ride” and Soda Cap Connector branding, with brick buildings and passing cars in the background.]

10/23/2026
We had such a great time at “Not So Spooky Halloween” hosted by Richland Library!! It was fun to see all the creative co...
10/23/2026

We had such a great time at “Not So Spooky Halloween” hosted by Richland Library!! It was fun to see all the creative costumes as we handed out candy. Did you check out our decorations by Angela Jacobs? They were top tier!!



Your ride is easier when the info you need is already in your hand. 📱Use the Transit app to plan your trip, check real-t...
10/23/2026

Your ride is easier when the info you need is already in your hand. 📱

Use the Transit app to plan your trip, check real-time bus arrivals and stay on top of your route while you’re on the go. A quick check before you leave can help make the whole trip feel smoother.

Download the Transit app and plan your next ride with .



�[A woman with blonde locs sits inside a COMET bus wearing white earbuds and looking at her smartphone. She wears a black leather jacket over a yellow top, with colorful bus seating visible around her.]

For a lot of riders, the first hello of the day happens right here. 💛A smile, a quick greeting and a safe ride can turn ...
10/21/2026

For a lot of riders, the first hello of the day happens right here. 💛

A smile, a quick greeting and a safe ride can turn an everyday trip into a better one. The people behind help set the tone for every ride, creating the kind of experience that keeps our community moving with care.

[A smiling COMET bus operator sits behind the wheel wearing a brightly patterned green, pink, blue and yellow uniform shirt. Another COMET bus is visible through the window beside her.]

We were tickled pink to have League of Women Voters of the US, South Carolina, join us for a ride on Route  #91 on the v...
10/20/2026

We were tickled pink to have League of Women Voters of the US, South Carolina, join us for a ride on Route #91 on the very first day of early voting!!

Grateful for this organization for bringing forth the importance of our civic duty to make our voices heard in our elections.

Remember to

10/19/2026

Five Points plans? Let be part of the trip. 🚌

Hop off, take a walk and spend some time exploring one of Columbia’s most recognizable neighborhoods — with plenty of restaurants, shops and local spots waiting once you arrive.

Check your route, find your stop and to Five Points.

�[Vertical video shows a colorful COMET bus traveling through Five Points in Columbia, South Carolina. Clips include someone walking along the sidewalk, the large “5” mural, neighborhood streets and a transit stop sign with Soda Cap Connector and COMET route information.]

One stop can open up a lot of possibilities. 🚌  helps make everyday trips easier to plan — getting to class, heading to ...
10/13/2026

One stop can open up a lot of possibilities. 🚌

helps make everyday trips easier to plan — getting to class, heading to work, meeting someone downtown or taking care of what’s on your list. Find the route that works for your day and keep moving.

�[A rider wearing a blue jacket, backpack and red earbuds stands beside a colorful COMET bus at a transit stop. He holds a smartphone as the bus display reads “42 Downtown,” with multiple route numbers listed on the nearby stop sign.]

A transit system is built on schedules and routes, but it runs on people. We’re proud to recognize Tish Dozier-Alleyne a...
10/10/2026

A transit system is built on schedules and routes, but it runs on people.

We’re proud to recognize Tish Dozier-Alleyne as the new Chair of The COMET’s Board of Directors. Her leadership, experience and commitment to service will help guide The COMET as we continue working to keep riders connected and move our community forward.
We’re excited to welcome her into this new role and look forward to what’s ahead.



[Portrait of a smiling woman standing inside a COMET bus. She wears a mustard yellow vest over a navy blouse with colorful polka dots and a bow-tie collar. Yellow handrails and colorful bus seats are visible in the background.]

10/09/2026

Sometimes, all it takes is one stop to get the day moving. 🚌

A trip to work, an errand across town, lunch with a friend or something completely unplanned can all start here. Check your route, find your stop and let The COMET connect you to what’s next.

Plan your trip at: https://catchthecometsc.gov



�[Vertical video shows a colorful COMET bus stopped along a sunny Columbia street. A rider boards through the front door before the bus pulls away from the stop and continues down the road.]

Address

3613 Lucius Road
Columbia, SC
29201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18032557133

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