Services | Santee Wateree RTA

Transit & Mobility Services

Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority (SWRTA) provides safe, reliable, accessible, and affordable transportation solutions that connect people, communities, and opportunities throughout the region.

Our transit network supports access to employment, healthcare, education, shopping, government services, military facilities, and everyday destinations across Sumter, Lee, Kershaw, Orangeburg, and surrounding communities.

Whether traveling locally or regionally, SWRTA is committed to keeping our communities connected through dependable public transportation and mobility services.

Fixed Route Transit Services

Sumter Fixed Route Service

Public transit service throughout the City of Sumter provides convenient access to employment centers, healthcare facilities, schools, shopping destinations, government offices, and community resources. SWRTA also provides transit connections to Shaw Air Force Base through fixed route, ADA paratransit, and demand response transportation services.

Lee County Transit – Bishopville Fixed Routes

Local fixed route transit service operating within the City of Bishopville and surrounding Lee County communities, connecting residents to essential services and key destinations.

Orangeburg Cross County Connection

Reliable fixed route transportation service operating throughout the City of Orangeburg with access to major commercial, medical, educational, and community locations.

Camden Fixed Route Service – King Haigler Express

The King Haigler Express provides fixed route public transportation service throughout the City of Camden, connecting residents to shopping, healthcare, employment, education, government offices, and other important destinations within the community.

Regional Connector Services

Sumter to Columbia Regional Connector

Affordable regional transportation connecting Sumter and Columbia for employment, education, healthcare, shopping, and other regional travel needs.

Calhoun County / St. Matthews to Orangeburg Regional Connector

Regional transportation service linking residents of Calhoun County and St. Matthews to Orangeburg for work, medical appointments, shopping, and educational opportunities.

Demand Response Transportation

Kershaw County Demand Response Service

Flexible, reservation-based transportation service available throughout Kershaw County for passengers needing curb-to-curb transportation assistance for essential trips and daily travel needs.

Lee County Demand Response Service

Flexible, reservation-based transportation service available throughout Lee County for medical appointments, shopping, employment, education, and other essential trips.

Sumter Demand Response Service

Flexible, reservation-based transportation service available throughout Sumter County providing curb-to-curb transportation for medical appointments, employment, education, shopping, Shaw Air Force Base access, and other essential travel needs.

ADA & Specialized Mobility Services

ADA Paratransit Services

Accessible transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities who qualify under ADA guidelines. SWRTA is committed to providing dependable and inclusive mobility solutions for all riders.

Community Mobility Solutions

SWRTA also supports: