Planning for an Amtrak stop at Victorville began in June 1986, and construction began in July 1990.[6] The stop opened with service by the daily Desert Wind on October 28, 1990.[7]: 156 [8] The Southwest Chief (successor of the Super Chief) began stopping at Victorville on October 30, 1994.[5]: 192 [9][10] The Desert Wind was discontinued on May 12, 1997, leaving only the Southwest Chief serving Victorville.[7]: 151
In February 1994, a county funding agency approved construction of a transit center with a park-and-ride lot, bus plaza, and waiting room.[11] After delays, the $3.4 million Victory Valley Transportation Center opened on January 22, 2000.[12] On August 1, 2021, the transit center became the primary hub for Victor Valley Transit local bus service.[13] As of 2024[update], Amtrak plans to reconstruct the platform, parking area, and walkways for accessibility in FY 2024 to FY 2026.[14]
^ abWarner, David C.; Goldberg, Bruce (2021). Fifty Years of Amtrak Trains: A Comprehensive Survey of Amtrak Routes: 1971–2021. Bucklin, Missouri: White River Productions. ISBN978-1-932804-70-6.