The journey begins at your front door
Compare the complete trip from each home: leaving the house, the main journey, parking or transfers, and arrival at your destination. Repeat the check for the return. The shortest route by distance can involve more steps in your routine.
Transportation is one part of the decision; connect it with the home and services you need. Return to the guide to living in Magna
Check Route 35 and UTA connections
UTA Route 35 serves the 3500 South corridor. Review its current map and schedule and check whether your chosen stop supports the trip you need. Use UTA’s trip planner to evaluate connections; a nearby stop does not guarantee a direct trip.
Include walking time, waiting, and transfers. If you travel early, late, or on weekends, check those schedules specifically. For accessibility needs, confirm the itinerary’s conditions with UTA.
Official resources: UTA · Route 35 / 3500 South (external website) · UTA · Schedules and Maps (external website)
Test the drive in both directions
Use UDOT Traffic to review conditions, incidents, and notices before leaving. Then test the route from the home’s address to your actual destination. Record the day, time, and conditions so that one observation does not become a guarantee.
Add the stops you would normally make. Grocery shopping, picking someone up, or parking away from work can change the time you need to allow. Also review your alternative if the usual route were unavailable.
Official resources: UDOT · Traffic (external website)
Use the same worksheet for each home
Complete these observations during your visits and share them with Abril. They help explain why a location better fits your routine.
| Record | What to check |
|---|---|
| Origin and destination | Full addresses and the entrance you would use. |
| Schedule | Required arrival time and return departure. |
| Complete journey | Travel, waiting, transfers, parking, and walking. |
| Conditions | Test date, weather, construction, and an alternative route. |
If you expand your area shortlist, keep this same worksheet. Compare Magna with West Valley City
Common questions
Is proximity to a bus stop enough to choose a home?
Also check the itinerary, schedule, walking access, connections, and return trip. Proximity is only one of those conditions.
Sources reviewed October 5, 2026. Confirm current schedules, services, and boundaries directly with each organization.