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Victor Valley Transit is proud to offer everyone FREE Rides on February 4th! Not only VVTA, but every bus, every train, everywhere in San Bernardino County.

In honor of Transit Equity Day, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority is sponsoring free bus and train fares for everyone boarding San Bernardino County transit providers within the county.

Transit Equity Day offers a day off from paying fares for regular transit users and gives the transit-curious a no-charge chance to explore transportation options.

All five of San Bernardino County’s local bus systems will be participating in the free ride offer on February 4th, 2022.

• Omnitrans
• Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA)
• Mountain Transit 
• Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MBTA)
• Needles Area Transit (NAT)
• City of Needles Dial-a-Ride

Inspired by San Bernardino County’s Transit Equity Day plan, Metrolink will offer free fares on all trains throughout the county.

Transit Equity Day is celebrated worldwide on February 4th to mark the birthday of Rosa Parks, who would have turned 109 this year. It was Parks, a Black seamstress in Montgomery, Alabama, who famously refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in December 1955. Her simple act of protest launched a local bus boycott as well as global recognition of social inequalities. As a result of her actions, transit systems and communities worldwide became more equitable.

“In addition to celebrating Parks’ memory, Transit Equity Day gives the opportunity to focus on how public transit systems make our communities more connected and accessible for everyone,” said SBCTA Board President Supervisor Curt Hagman.

Public transit improves equity in many ways, including:

• Improving health by taking cars off the road, reducing car accidents and local pollution as well as providing affordable access to health care.
• Providing a student-friendly budget option for transportation to education.
• Boosting our economy by giving workers better access to jobs and consumers better access to shopping and entertainment.
• Bettering our worldwide environment by reducing emissions.

Check out your local transit agency to learn about their schedules and routes: 

• Victor Valley Transit Authority
• Omnitrans
• Mountain Transit
• Morongo Basin Transit Authority
• Needles Area Transit

To learn more about Transit Equity Day, click here.

To learn more about Rosa Parks, click here.

Beginning today, Routes 50 and 56 will be on detour for approximately six (6) months due to 7th Ave/Arrowhead Dr construction and road closures.  As a result of this construction project, the following Stops will be missed:

Stop #50112     Arrowhead Dr & Green Tree Blvd     (Routes 50 and 56) 

Stop #50058     Arrowhead Dr & Ottawa     (Routes 50 and 56)

Stop #50059     Arrowhead Dr & Winona St  (Routes 50 and 56)

Stop #50056     Arrowhead Dr & Nisqualli     (Route 50) 

Stop #50054     7th Ave & Minnetonka St     (Route 50)

Stop #50305     Silica Dr & Glen Canyon Ln     (Route 50)

Stop #50304     Silica Dr & Glen Canyon Ln     (Route 50)

Stop #50070     7th Ave & Minnetonka St      (Route 50)

Stop #50055     Arrowhead Dr & Evansdale Way      (Route 50)

Stop #50111     Arrowhead Dr & Green Tree Blvd      (Route 50)

Stop #50371     Green Tree Blvd & 6th Ave      (Route 50)

Stop #50372     Green Tree Blvd & 3rd Ave      (Route 50)

Stop #50192      Green Tree Blvd & Rodeo Dr      (Route 50)

We apologize for any inconvenience. Please call 760-948-4021 for more information and updates

In light of a nationwide bus operator shortage, Victor Valley Transit will implement a service modification effective January 30, 2022, so we can continue to provide reliable service with the least impact on our riders. 

Please click on the modified schedules below for adjusted serve times and information.

ROUTE 21 (formerly 21p/21w): See Schedule Here

Please Note: Route 21 will now provide deviated service to Pinion Hills and Wrightwood. Please call 760-948-3030 for pick-ups from those locations.

ROUTE 25: See Schedule Here

ROUTE 31: See Schedule Here

ROUTE 32: See Schedule Here

ROUTE 33: See Schedule Here

ROUTE 40: See Schedule Here

ROUTE 41: See Schedule Here

ROUTE 42: See Schedule Here

ROUTE 43: See Schedule Here  

ROUTE 47: See Schedule Here

ROUTE 50: See Schedule Here

ROUTE 52: See Schedule Here

ROUTE 53: See Schedule Here

ROUTE 54: See Schedule Here

ROUTE 55: See Schedule Here

Effective immediately, the Victor Valley Transit Lobby will be closed until further notice at both their Hesperia and Barstow locations in response to the rising numbers due to the COVID-19 Omicron variant. 
Customers are encouraged to call 760-948-4021 for all their transit-related needs.

For Lost and Found, please call 760-948-4021, ext. 0.

Victor Valley Transit is actively monitoring COVID-19 changes and is working with San Bernardino County and the Cities of Hesperia & Barstow to determine further appropriate steps.

Please note, NO cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) have been reported at Victor Valley Transit.

Help Stuff a Victor Valley Transit Bus this weekend!

Bring a new, unwrapped toy to one of any five High Desert area Walmart’s on December 4th or 5th from 8am – 5pm and make Christmas morning a little brighter for a child who would otherwise not have something to open!

The first 200 children 10 and under who drop off a new, unwrapped toy and any of our 5 area Walmarts this weekend will get a present themselves for giving to others.There will be 200 coloring/activity books at each location and are on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. One per child only who drop off a present.

This event is a partnership between the Victor Valley Rescue Mission and Victor Valley Transit.

This Saturday the Victorville Christmas Parade comes to town! While Victor Valley Transit will be in the parade, the following stops on Routes 55 and 56 will need to be missed along Seventh Street from the beginning of service Saturday until 2:00pm:

Stop #: 50053 – 7th St & E Sage St

Stop #: 50060 – 7th St & Central St

Stop #: 50062 – 7th St & Desert Knoll Dr

Stop #: 50063 – 7th St & Desert Knoll Dr

Stop #: 50064 – 7th St & Forrest Ave

Stop #: 50065 – 7th St & La Paz Dr

Stop #: 50066 – 7th St & La Paz Dr

Stop #: 50067 – 7th St & Lacy St

Stop #: 50068 – 7th St & Lacy St

Stop #: 50071 – 7th St & Mojave Dr

Stop #: 50072 – 7th St & Mojave Dr

Stop #: 50073 – 7th St & Tatum Rd

Stop #: 50074 – 7th St & Union St

Stop #: 50075 – 7th St & Victor St

Stop #: 50076 – 7th St & Victor St 

Stop #: 50077 – 7th St & Westside Rd 

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Victor Valley Transit officially announces the retirement of Facilities and Maintenance Director, Ron Zirges. He will transition from VVTA at the end of 2021 after more than two decades of innovative service and leadership throughout the Transit Industry.

Zirges was, and is, an essential part of bringing Battery Electric Buses to the Victor Valley, as shared by VVTA Executive Director Kevin Kane. 

“Ron Zirges is the smartest person I know when it comes to Public Transit fleets and facilities,” shared Kevin. “It was Ron who led VVTA to be the first transit system in San Bernardino County to deploy Battery Electric Buses (BEBs).  Now on the cusp of his retirement, he is leading VVTA into Hydrogen-powered battery-electric buses with plans for a Hydrogen fueling station in Hesperia and the procurement of multiple Hydrogen Battery Electric Buses.  Again, the first in the County.”

During his tenure at VVTA, which began in 2009, Zirges had many accomplishments, including:

• Procuring a stable fleet. Ron took VVTA from an Agency with a variety of different types of vehicles into a stable fleet of El Dorado and New Flyer Buses,

• Ron was instrumental in the design and building of both their Hesperia Facility on Smoke Tree Street and E Avenue, as well as their latest facility in Barstow, CA, on Historic Route 66, and

• Ron implemented the creation of a 100% paperless system at VVTA’s Maintenance Facilities.

Before joining VVTA as Fleet and Maintenance Director, Ron held various leadership positions in both the private and public sectors, including:

 • Creating a Rural Fixed Route Service using ADA Buses for Riverside Transit Authority,

• Creating a rubber tire Trolly Service for the Hotel industry in Arlington, Texas, in just 30 days,

• Consulting for dozens of transit agencies around the country, and

• Leading and participating with various committees  in the fields of zero-emission buses, maintenance, and Intelligent Transit Systems (ITS).  These include The American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the California Transit Association (CTA,) and the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalAct).

“It has been an honor to work in an industry I am passionate about and providing transit opportunities to commuters nationwide,” shared Ron. “I will now focus my attention on golfing, fresh-water fishing, and projects around the house.”A Veteran of our US Army, Ron served in the 101st Airborne Division as a Door Gunner, Helicopter Mechanic, and Crew Chief. Ron, who has been a mentor to many in the transit industry. Ron will be enjoying his retirement with his wife Susan.

The Holidays are right around the corner, so please make note of our Holiday Service Hours for this year.

Thanksgiving 2021

Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 25: No Service, Admin Offices Closed

Friday, November 26: Administration offices closed except for purchasing passes

Christmas 2021

Thursday, December 23: Administration offices closed except for purchasing passes

Christmas Eve: Friday, December 24: 

Saturday Service (7am-8pm)

Administration offices closed except for purchasing passes

Christmas: Saturday, December 25

No Service, Administration Offices Closed

New Year 2021/2022

Thursday, December 30: Administration Offices Closed

New Year’s Eve: Friday, December 31

Saturday Service (7am-8pm), 

Administration offices closed except for purchasing passes

New Year’s Day: 

Saturday, January 1: No Service, Administration Offices Closed

On Saturday, October 9, the Apple Valley Happy Trails Parade & Street Fair returns! As a result, Routes 23, 40, 41, 43, and 47 will be on detour from beginning of service until 12:45pm.

The following Stops will be missed:

Stop #20000
Apple Valley Post Office
Routes 23, 40, 41, 43, 47

Stop #20088
Central Rd & Shawnee Rd
Routes 23, 43

Stop #20129
Outer Hwy 18 North & Navajo Rd
Routes 41, 47

Stop #20138
Navajo Rd & Ottawa Rd
Route 43

Stop #20139
Navajo Rd & Powhatan Rd
Route 43

Stop #20153
Powhatan Rd & Navajo Rd
Routes 40, 41, 43, 47

Stop #20190
Yucca Loma Rd & Navajo Rd
Route 47