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Coordinates: 34°32′15″N 117°17′36″W / 34.53750°N 117.29333°W / 34.53750; -117.29333
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The station is served by the [[Amtrak]] ''[[Southwest Chief]]'', once daily in each direction. As of November 3, 2013, the eastbound train stops at 9:10 pm on its way to [[Chicago]], while the westbound train stops at 4:18 am on its way to [[Los Angeles]].
The station is served by the [[Amtrak]] ''[[Southwest Chief]]'', once daily in each direction. As of November 3, 2013, the eastbound train stops at 9:10 pm on its way to [[Chicago]], while the westbound train stops at 4:18 am on its way to [[Los Angeles]].


[[Greyhound Lines]] operates service north-east to [[Barstow, California|Barstow]]; [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]; and points beyond, as well as service south-west to [[San Bernardino]] and on to [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discoverypass.com/images/routemap/pagemap/3at.gif |title=3at.gif (79x79 pixels) |website=www.discoverypass.com |access-date=3 February 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120728233608/http://www.discoverypass.com/images/routemap/pagemap/3at.gif |archive-date=28 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Since the demise of commuter bus service to the [[Inland Empire (California)|Inland Empire]], the [[Victor Valley Transit Authority]] (VVTA) offers subsidized Greyhound tickets to passengers traveling to either [[San Bernardino]] or [[Barstow, California|Barstow]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vvta.org/media/ATTENTION%20GREYHOUND%20PASSENGERS.pdf|title=ATTENTION GREYHOUND PASSENGERS!!!|website=Vvta.org|publisher=[[Victor Valley Transit Authority]]|access-date=11 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317225130/http://www.vvta.org/media/ATTENTION%20GREYHOUND%20PASSENGERS.pdf|archive-date=17 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> A Greyhound ticket agent is on duty six days a week.
[[Greyhound Lines]] operates service north-east to [[Barstow, California|Barstow]]; [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]; and points beyond, as well as service south-west to [[San Bernardino]] and on to [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discoverypass.com/images/routemap/pagemap/3at.gif |title=3at.gif (79x79 pixels) |website=www.discoverypass.com |access-date=3 February 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120728233608/http://www.discoverypass.com/images/routemap/pagemap/3at.gif |archive-date=28 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


[[FlixBus]] does not utilize this station, but rather stops approximately one mile south, adjacent to the Victor Plaza mall at 14616 Seventh Street.
[[FlixBus]] does not utilize this station, but rather stops approximately one mile south, adjacent to the Victor Plaza Mall at 14616 Seventh Street.

Although a
Despite the station's generously sized bus terminal, it is served by few of the VVTA's routes. (The main transfer point for VVTA service was previously located 2 miles south, at 7th/Lorene, though VVTA has announced its move to the transportation center


Since July 5, 2021, the station has served as the primary hub for VVTA routes.<ref>{{cite web |last1=De La Cruz |first1=Rene Ray |title=CA: Victor Valley Transit Authority relocates transfer hub to Old Town Victorville |url=https://www.masstransitmag.com/technology/facilities/news/21232615/ca-victor-valley-transit-authority-relocates-transfer-hub-to-old-town-victorville |website=Mass Transit |access-date=2 August 2021}}</ref>
Since July 5, 2021, the station has served as the primary hub for VVTA routes.<ref>{{cite web |last1=De La Cruz |first1=Rene Ray |title=CA: Victor Valley Transit Authority relocates transfer hub to Old Town Victorville |url=https://www.masstransitmag.com/technology/facilities/news/21232615/ca-victor-valley-transit-authority-relocates-transfer-hub-to-old-town-victorville |website=Mass Transit |access-date=2 August 2021}}</ref>


Free parking is available in two lots, with the passenger drop-off lot limited to 2 hours and the park and ride lot limited to 24 hours. There is a [[compressed natural gas]] (CNG) fueling station on site.
Parking is available in two lots, with the passenger drop-off lot limited to 2 hours and the park and ride lot limited to 24 hours.


There is a [[compressed natural gas]] (CNG) fueling station on site.
==Statistics==
Of the 73 California stations served by Amtrak, Victorville was the 66th-busiest in FY2010, boarding or detraining an average of approximately 15 passengers daily.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amtrak Fact Sheet, FY2010, State of California|website=Amtrak.com|publisher=[[Amtrak]]|date=Nov 2010|url=http://www.amtrak.com/pdf/factsheets/CALIFORNIA10.pdf|access-date=6 January 2011}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:56, 20 October 2022

Not to be confused with Victor Valley station (Brightline West).
Victorville, CA
The Victor Valley Transportation Center in 2012
General information
Other namesVictor Valley Transportation Center
Location16838/16858 D Street
Victorville, California[1]
United States
Coordinates34°32′15″N 117°17′36″W / 34.53750°N 117.29333°W / 34.53750; -117.29333
Owned byCity of Victorville
Line(s)BNSF Cajon Subdivision
Platforms1 side and 1 island platform
Tracks2 + 1 through track
Train operatorsAmtrak
Bus stands8
Bus operators
Construction
ParkingYes
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station codeAmtrak: VRV
Passengers
FY 20235,352[2] (Amtrak)
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station
San Bernardino
toward Los Angeles
 Southwest Chief Barstow
toward Chicago
Former services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station
San Bernardino
toward Los Angeles
 Desert Wind
Discontinued in 1997
 Barstow
toward Chicago
Preceding station Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Following station
Hesperia
toward Los Angeles
 Main Line Oro Grande
toward Chicago
Location
Map

The Victor Valley Transportation Center, also known as Victorville station, is an intermodal transit center in Victorville, California that is served by Amtrak, Greyhound Lines, and the Victor Valley Transit Authority. The center also serves as a park and ride facility for carpooling commuters. The station building is open during service hours, with a waiting area and restrooms, but is locked on weekends.

Services

Amtrak waiting area and platform

The station is served by the Amtrak Southwest Chief, once daily in each direction. As of November 3, 2013, the eastbound train stops at 9:10 pm on its way to Chicago, while the westbound train stops at 4:18 am on its way to Los Angeles.

Greyhound Lines operates service north-east to Barstow; Las Vegas, Nevada; and points beyond, as well as service south-west to San Bernardino and on to Los Angeles.[3]

FlixBus does not utilize this station, but rather stops approximately one mile south, adjacent to the Victor Plaza Mall at 14616 Seventh Street.

Since July 5, 2021, the station has served as the primary hub for VVTA routes.[4]

Parking is available in two lots, with the passenger drop-off lot limited to 2 hours and the park and ride lot limited to 24 hours.

There is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station on site.

References

  1. ^ "Victorville, CA - Southwest Chief Train (VRV)". Amtrak.com. Amtrak. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Amtrak Fact Sheet, Fiscal Year 2023: State of California" (PDF). Amtrak. March 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  3. ^ "3at.gif (79x79 pixels)". www.discoverypass.com. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  4. ^ De La Cruz, Rene Ray. "CA: Victor Valley Transit Authority relocates transfer hub to Old Town Victorville". Mass Transit. Retrieved 2 August 2021.

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