Victorville Railway Station, also known as the Train Sim World Victor Valley Transportation Center, is a Cajon Pass transit hub in Victorville, California. It serves Amtrak, Greyhound, and local buses.
Explanation
- The station is named after Jacob Nash Victor, the general manager of the California Southern Railroad.
- The town of Victorville was originally named Victor in 1885, but the name was changed in 1901 to avoid confusion with Victor, Colorado.
- The station is located southeast of the Victor Valley Transportation Center.
- The Victor Valley Transportation Center also serves as a Park and Ride facility for carpooling commuters.
- The station is served by the daily Amtrak Southwest Chief train, as well as Greyhound Lines intercity buses and Victor Valley Transit Authority local buses.
- Victorville was a key stop along U.S. Route 66, which linked Chicago to California.
Victorville is also home to the Southern California Logistics Airport, which was formerly George Air Force Base.
Victorville Station Location
United States