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Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize the stories, traditions and lasting impact of Hispanic and Latino communi...
09/24/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize the stories, traditions and lasting impact of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Here in the Midlands, those contributions are part of the culture, businesses, families and neighborhoods that make our region what it is.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from !

[Colorful Hispanic Heritage Month graphic with bright floral illustrations surrounding a large circular shape. Text in the center reads, “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month,” against a purple-to-red gradient background.]

Join us at the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity's 8th Annual THRIVE 10X Small Business Tradeshow & F...
09/22/2026

Join us at the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity's 8th Annual THRIVE 10X Small Business Tradeshow & Forum - Sept. 29th 8AM-4PM! The COMET staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Register now!

One day without the car can make a difference. 🌎🚌World Car-Free Day is today. A day encouraging people around the world ...
09/22/2026

One day without the car can make a difference. 🌎🚌

World Car-Free Day is today. A day encouraging people around the world to choose options like public transit, walking and biking for the day. Fewer cars on the road can mean less traffic, lower emissions and a healthier way to move through our communities.

Consider switching up your routine and this World Car-Free Day.

[Green Car Free Day graphic featuring an illustrated bus stop with several people waiting, including adults, a child and travelers with luggage. Large text reads, “Celebrating Car Free Day,” with The COMET branding incorporated into the design.]

09/21/2026

Ready to get your strut on?

The 51st Irmo Okra Strut is coming up Sept. 25–26! Make plans to enjoy a weekend filled with live entertainment, local vendors, food and plenty of community fun. Add it to your September plans and to the celebration!

[Vertical video promoting the 51st Irmo Okra Strut. A woman holding a small white dog speaks with an event representative outdoors. The video also shows festival scenes with crowds, vendor tents, food and live entertainment. On-screen text promotes the Irmo Okra Strut taking place Sept. 25–26.]

Everyone deserves a comfortable ride, and for some riders, that includes a service dog. 🐾Service dogs are welcome on all...
09/20/2026

Everyone deserves a comfortable ride, and for some riders, that includes a service dog. 🐾

Service dogs are welcome on all COMET buses and can ride alongside the people who rely on them for assistance. If you see a working service dog on board, be sure to give them the space they need to do their job.

[Illustrated graphic showing a person standing beside and petting a golden service dog wearing a harness and leash. The COMET logo appears in the upper-right corner, and text at the bottom reads:“Service Dogs are welcome on all COMET buses.”]

Sometimes the best part of the ride is having a few minutes to yourself. A chance to check in, make plans, answer a mess...
09/17/2026

Sometimes the best part of the ride is having a few minutes to yourself.

A chance to check in, make plans, answer a message or simply enjoy the ride before the next part of your day begins. is made up of moments like these — real people moving through the Midlands in their own way, on their own time.



[A woman with blonde-tipped braids sits near the front of a COMET bus looking at her smartphone. She wears a black jacket over a yellow top, while several other passengers are seated behind her among colorful bus seats and yellow handrails.]

Know before you go. 📱The Transit app makes it easier to plan your COMET trip with real-time bus information right at you...
09/15/2026

Know before you go. 📱

The Transit app makes it easier to plan your COMET trip with real-time bus information right at your fingertips. Check your route, see when your bus is arriving and map out your trip before you head out the door.
Download the Transit app from the App Store or Google Play and make your next ride a little easier: https://transitapp.com

[Graphic promoting the Transit app on a dark blue background. A smartphone displays a Columbia route map and trip-planning information. Text reads: “Plan your trip with real-time bus information,” with App Store and Google Play download badges shown at the bottom.]

09/12/2026

Jubilee is almost here! 🎉

Head to the Mann-Simons Site on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. for the 48th Annual Jubilee Festival of Black History and Culture. Spend the day enjoying live entertainment, local vendors, food and activities while celebrating Black history and culture in Columbia.

Make a plan, bring the family and to the celebration! 🚌

[Vertical video promoting the 48th Annual Jubilee Festival of Black History and Culture. A woman holding a small white dog speaks with David Turner of Historic Columbia outside the Mann-Simons Site. The video also shows past festival scenes with crowds, vendor tents and live performers. On-screen text notes that Jubilee takes place Sept. 19 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.]

09/12/2026

Looking for something fun to do with the family today? 👀

Here are 3 family-friendly attractions you can visit in Columbia, SC:
🏛️ South Carolina State Museum
�🎨 EdVenture Children’s Museum�
🌳 Sesquicentennial State Park

Pick your stop, bring the family and make a day of it!

🎵: “On the Move” by Saxophonist Dante Lewis



[Vertical video highlighting three family-friendly attractions in Columbia, South Carolina. The video opens with a colorful COMET bus, then features the South Carolina State Museum, families exploring EdVenture Children’s Museum and a scenic lake at Sesquicentennial State Park. On-screen text names each attraction.]

Today, we remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the first responders, service members and ...
09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the first responders, service members and everyday people who stepped forward in the face of tragedy.

On Patriot Day, The COMET joins communities across the nation in reflecting on their sacrifice, strength and service. 🇺🇸

[American flag waving against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Large white text with a red shadow reads, “Never Forget.”]

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1745 Sumter Street
Columbia, SC
29201

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 11pm
Tuesday 5am - 11pm
Wednesday 5am - 11pm
Thursday 5am - 11pm
Friday 5am - 11pm
Saturday 5am - 11pm
Sunday 5am - 11pm

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+18032557100

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