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New Service Modification

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

Route 56 Detour for MLK Peace March

On Monday, January 17, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Route 56 will be on a detour due to the Martin Luther Ling, Jr. Peace March on Civic Dr in Victorville.

The following Stops will not be in service during this time:
Stop #50391 Civic Dr & Roy Rogers Dr
Stop #50143 Civic Dr & Seneca Rd
Stop #50223 Kentwood Blvd & Ramona Ave

We apologize for any inconvenience.

VVTA Lobby Temporarily Closes

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.

Stuff The Bus This Weekend!

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.

Victorville Christmas Parade This Weekend!

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.

VVTA Announces the Retirement of Ron Zirges

Portrait of Ron Zirges.

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.

2021 Holiday Hours

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

Happy Trails Parade Detours

Parade October 9th at 10 a.m.

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

Detour Alert for Phelan Family Phun Days

fun days home page.

Effective SaturdayOctober 2, 2021, Routes 21P and 21W will be on an all-day detour due to the Phelan Phamily Phun Days from the beginning of service to end of service.

The following Stops will be Missed:

Stop # 63060 Phelan Rd & Sheep Creek Rd (eastbound)

Stop # 63063 Phelan Rd & Johnson Rd (westbound)

Stop # 63065 Phelan Rd & Sierra Vista (eastbound)

Stop #  63072 Phelan Rd WB & Sheep Creek Rd (westbound)

Saturday Detours for the Apple Valley Reverse Triathlon

On Saturday, September 25 the Reverse Triathlon returns to Apple Valley! As a result, Routes 40, 41 and 42 will be on detour from beginning of service until 10am. 

The following Stops will be missed: 

Stop# 20053  Bass Hill Rd & Westlund Way                                 Routes 40 and 41 

Stop# 20095  Dale Evans Pkwy Nb & Hwy 18                              Routes 40 and 41 

Stop# 20096  Dale Evans Pkwy NB & Johnson Rd                      Route 42

Stop# 20172  Thunderbird Rd WB & Apache Rd                          Route 40

Stop# 20176  Thunderbird Rd WB & Dale Evans Pkwy                Route 40 

Stop# 20183  Thunderbird Rd WB & Wichita Rd                          Route 40

Stop# 20221  Johnson Rd EB & Dachsund Ave                            Route 42

Stop# 20222  Dale Evans Pkwy NB at High Desert Det Ctr        Route 42 

Stop# 20223  Navajo Rd SB & Johnson Rd                                   Route 42

Stop# 20226  Waalew Rd EB & Rancho Del Lago Dr                    Route 42

Stop# 20227  Waalew Rd EB & Dale Evans Pkwy                         Route 42

Stop# 20228  Dale Evans Pkwy SB & Johnson Rd                       Route 42