Holiday Hours 2025/2026

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Christmas Holiday Hours:
Christmas Eve – Wednesday, December 24, 2025: 
Sunday Schedule Bus Service. No Commuter Service.
Micro-Link will run 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25, 2025:
No Bus Service, Administration Offices Closed.

New Year 2026:
New Year’s Eve
– Wednesday, December 31st, 2025:
Sunday Schedule Bus Service. No Commuter Service.
Micro-Link will run 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1st, 2026:
No Bus Service, Administration Offices Closed.

The Victorville Annual Christmas Parade.

Victorville Christmas Parade Detours

Please be advised of temporary detours in Victorville due to the Annual Christmas Parade taking place on 7th Street between La Paz Dr and Forrest Ave.

Affected Routes & Detour Information

Route 31 & Route 50

  • Will not serve 7th Street between B Street and Lorene Dr.

Route 56

  • Will not serve Seneca Rd/La Paz Dr between Rodeo Dr and 7th Street.

Effective Time

Start of service through 3:00 PM
Saturday, December 6, 2025

Thank you for your patience as the community celebrates the holiday season. Safe travels and happy holidays!

Temporary Stop Relocation for Barstow Christmas Tree Lighting.

A temporary stop relocation in Barstow due to the Christmas Tree Lighting event at Barstow City Hall.

Affected Routes

Routes 1, 2, 3, 6, 15, 27, 28, and 29

Temporary Relocation

All affected routes will be moved to the stop located at:
E Buena Vista & Portales (Barstow Library)

Effective Date & Time

Friday, December 5, 2025
Starting at 9:30am through the end of service

Reason for Detour

The temporary relocation is necessary to accommodate the Christmas Tree Lighting festivities at Barstow City Hall, as well as a road closure for that day.

We appreciate your patience and wish you a safe and joyful holiday season!

Bus Wishes 2025!

All Aboard the VVTA Christmas Bus!

If the holly, jolly VVTA Christmas Bus rolls up on your route this December… your ride is FARE FREE!
Our festive bus will be spreading holiday cheer on a different route every day in the month of December, so stay tuned…we’ll be dropping fun hints throughout the month to help you catch it!

And that’s not all…
If the Christmas Direct Access Bus arrives at your pickup or drop-off location, your ride is fare-free too!

BusWishes25 Competition!

When you come across either the Fixed Route OR Direct Access Christmas Bus to snap a Photo or Video: Capture the Christmas Bus in action, or take a selfie with it!

Share Publicly: Post your photo or video on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Bluesky, Nextdoor, or Threads with the hashtag #buswishes25.
Please make sure the post is set to public so we can see it.

Send via Messenger (Optional): Alternatively, send your photo or video directly to us through the messaging feature on your favorite social media app.

Tag & Hashtag: Include @VVTransit and use the hashtag #BusWishes25 in your post or message.

Win Amazing Prizes: By participating, you’ll have a chance to win one of these exciting prizes:

• Amazon Gift Card
• System Map Aluminum Water Bottle
• 31-Day Bus Pass
Exclusive VVTA Swag!

From our VVTA family to yours, Happy Holidays!

Competition runs December 1 through December 31, 2025. Winners will be chosen at random on January 10, 2026. To qualify, please follow one of VVTA’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X)), Tag VVTA in your photo and use the hashtag #buswishes25. Employees of Victor Valley Transit, Keolis North America and their families are ineligible of winning.

Thanksgiving Day Closure Notice

No Bus Service will be provided on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. VVTA offices in Hesperia and Barstow will also be closed. All offices and Bus Services will reopen and resume normal operations on Friday, November 28th.

If you have any questions, feel free to call 760-948-3030 or visit vvta.org. Thank you, and we wish everyone a warm and Happy Thanksgiving holiday!

Stuff the Bus Returns December 6 & 7, 2025!

Victor Valley Transit is partnering with our friends at High Desert Second Chance for our 5th Annual “Stuff the Bus” weekend taking place December 6th and 7th, 2025, at all area Walmart stores in the Victor Valley! Please help us ensure every child in the High Desert has something to open this holiday season by donating a new, unwrapped toy for ages 0-17, and help us Stuff the Victor Valley Transit Bus and give something more than a present this Christmas, but a gift of Hope! 

We look forward to seeing you there!

You Have the RIDE to Vote on November 4th!

This election season, everyone has a right to have their vote count, and Victor Valley Transit is giving you the Ride to Vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

On that day, all VVTA services will be Fare-Free, giving you the opportunity to use public transportation to get to your polling place or official ballot drop-off location.

Please visit VVTA.org/ballot to find not only a list of Ballot Drop-off locations, but also the Routes and Bus Stop numbers to get you there.

Whether you use Fixed Route, Direct Access, or Micro-Link with VVTA…YOU have the Ride to Vote!

Temporary Bus Stop Relocation for Barstow City Hall Trunk or Treat Event – October 29, 2025

Barstow, CA — Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) would like to inform our riders that on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Routes 1, 2, 3, 6, 15, 27, 28, and 29 will be temporarily relocated to E. Buena Vista & Portales (near the Barstow Library) due to the City of Barstow’s annual Trunk or Treat event taking place at City Hall.

The temporary relocation will be in effect all day, from the beginning to the end of service, to ensure safety and accessibility during the event, which will run from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

VVTA encourages riders to plan ahead and allow extra travel time. Regular service to City Hall will resume on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we help make room for this festive community event. 🎃

For more information, please contact VVTA Customer Service at (760) 948-3030 or visit vvta.org

Victor Valley Transit Celebrates 32 Years of Service with Free Rides on October 20th

Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) is marking a major milestone, 32 years of serving the High Desert, with a special thank you to the community that has supported its journey since 1993.

In celebration of this anniversary, Monday, October 20th, 2025, has been officially designated as “Victor Valley Transit Day” in San Bernardino County, and to honor the occasion, all VVTA rides will be free all day long!

Riders can enjoy fare free service on all VVTA transportation options, including:

  • Fixed Routes
  • County Routes
  • Route 15
  • Direct Access
  • Micro-Link
  • NTC/Commuter services

Since its founding in 1993, VVTA has expanded to serve the entire Victor Valley and surrounding communities, offering safe, sustainable, and reliable transportation for riders every week. From its battery electric buses to community-driven programs like “Stuff the Bus” and “Ride Happy”, VVTA continues to champion accessibility, innovation, and local pride.

As VVTA looks toward the future, the agency remains committed to building a more connected and environmentally conscious High Desert.

So on October 20th, hop aboard, celebrate 32 years of service, and Ride Free with VVTA!

Barstow Car Show Detour for Route 1

Effective Saturday, October 11, 2025, Route 1 will be on detour due to the Barstow Car Show. The detour will be in effect from the beginning of service until the end of service.

During this time, the following bus stops will not be served:

Bus Stop #30050 – N 1st Ave SB & Cozy Ave – 1 Eastbound
Bus Stop #30051 – N 1st Ave NB & White St – 1 Westbound
Bus Stop #30053 – N 2nd Ave NB & Cozy Ave – 1 Eastbound
Bus Stop #30054 – N 2nd Ave SB & Cozy Ave – 1 Westbound
Bus Stop #30114 – Hutchinson St WB & N 1st Ave – 1 Eastbound
Bus Stop #30115 – Hutchinson St EB & N 1st Ave – 1 Westbound

Normal service is expected to resume after the event concludes.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this temporary detour.