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The Comet 61 bus

Shop

94 % on time

The Comet 61 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The The Comet 61 - Shop bus serves 37 bus stops in the Columbia area departing from Alvin S Glenn and ending at Laurel Sumter East. Scroll down to see upcoming 61 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 61 bus times will be displayed. The full 61 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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The Comet 61 bus route map

The The Comet 61 - Shop bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the The Comet 61 bus to help you plan your trip on The Comet. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 61 bus is approaching your stop.

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The Comet 61 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 61 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by The Comet so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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The Comet 61 bus Service Frequency

The next 61 bus leaves Alvin S Glenn at 11:40 AM, and arrives at Laurel Sumter East at 12:08 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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The Comet 61 bus On-Time Performance

94 % on time

94% of riders report that the The Comet 61 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 9 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 61 bus. Compared to other The Comet lines, the 61 bus is ranked 1 out of 31 The Comet lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official The Comet metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 61 by opening the Transit app.

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The Comet 61 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next The Comet 61 bus depart from Alvin S Glenn?

    The next 61 bus leaves Alvin S Glenn at 11:40 AM, and arrives at Laurel Sumter East at 12:08 PM. The total trip time for the next The Comet 61 bus is 28 min.

  • Is the The Comet 61 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the The Comet 61 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next The Comet 61 bus arrive?

    You can see the next The Comet 61 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 61 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the The Comet 61 bus?

    There are 37 stops on the The Comet 61 bus.

  • Is the The Comet 61 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on The Comet 61 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the The Comet 61 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the The Comet 61 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest The Comet 61 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 61 bus stop to where you are.

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