Moving from Sacramento, CA to Reno, NV
About 130 miles across a state line, from California into Nevada, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Sacramento, CA to Reno, NV covers about 130 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $585 – $780 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 771 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 130 miles, about 2 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $585 – $780. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Sacramento to Reno
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $316 – $421 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $527 – $702 | $379 – $505 | $253 – $337 |
| 2 bedrooms | $585 – $780 | $421 – $562 | $281 – $374 |
| 3 bedrooms | $673 – $897 | $484 – $646 | $323 – $431 |
| 4 bedrooms | $761 – $1,014 | $548 – $730 | $365 – $487 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $878 – $1,170 | $632 – $842 | $421 – $562 |
Transport only, for an estimated 130 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Sacramento to Reno
130 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $650. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $585 to $780, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Sacramento to Reno
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 771 people a year (±245) moved from Sacramento County, CA, home to Sacramento, to Washoe County, NV, home to Reno. Going the other way: about 825 people a year (±302). Movers from Sacramento County make up 3.0% of the 25,974 people a year who moved into Washoe County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 53,289 people a year (±6,970) moving from California to Nevada and about 21,133 people a year (±4,646) from Nevada to California — a net gain for Nevada of about 32,156 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Placer County, CA | 8,313 ±1,114 |
| El Dorado County, CA | 3,786 ±712 |
| Alameda County, CA | 2,933 ±785 |
| Yolo County, CA | 2,904 ±611 |
| San Joaquin County, CA | 2,746 ±653 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clark County, NV | 4,392 ±894 |
| Lyon County, NV | 985 ±285 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 785 ±403 |
| Sacramento County, CA | 771 ±245 |
| Carson City, NV | 738 ±329 |
Licensed movers at each end
20 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Sacramento (78 counting those licensed only inside California). 13 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 7.9% of their 89 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Valley MovingUSDOT 786470 | Sacramento · 5 mi | 11 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 17 |
| Scott Heavy Movers IncUSDOT 2550385 | North Highland · 9 mi | 6 trucks | 11 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Great American MoversUSDOT 397786 | Sacramento · 8 mi | 4 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| California Moving Systems IncUSDOT 917138 | Sacramento · 9 mi | 4 trucks | 5 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Quick Shift Moving IncUSDOT 4322479 | Sacramento · 11 mi | 4 trucks | 11 | 12.5% of 8 |
| A2B Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 3110400 | Folsom · 20 mi | 4 trucks | 32 | 11.1% of 18 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Reno end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Reno: Humboldt Moving & Storage Co (Sparks, 27 trucks), Two Men and A Truck of Reno Nevada (Reno, 8 trucks), Gentle Movers (Carson City, 6 trucks), Carneys Full Service Movers (Sparks, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Nevada, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Sacramento to Reno
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 130 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Reno
A local move inside Reno later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Reno are Carson City (about 29 mi), Roseville (about 112 mi), Sacramento (about 130 mi).
Other routes from Sacramento
All routes from Sacramento, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento to Roseville, CA | ~19 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to Stockton, CA | ~50 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to Modesto, CA | ~82 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to San Francisco, CA | ~86 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to Fremont, CA | ~92 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Sacramento to San Jose, CA | ~103 mi | $464 – $618 |
| Sacramento to Fresno, CA | ~184 mi | $828 – $1,104 |
| Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA | ~304 mi | $1,368 – $1,824 |
Also moving to Reno: from Carson City, NV, from Roseville, CA, from Stockton, CA, from Fremont, CA.
Sacramento to Reno moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Sacramento to Reno?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 130 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $585 – $780 for a two-bedroom home and $673 – $897 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Sacramento to Reno take?
The drive is about 2 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Sacramento to Reno?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $281 – $374 for a two-bedroom home, against $585 – $780 with full-service movers; a moving container is $421 – $562.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Sacramento to Reno?
Yes. Sacramento is in California and Reno is in Nevada, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 20 listed movers within 30 miles of Sacramento hold it.
How many people move from Sacramento to Reno each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 771 people a year (margin of error ±245) moved from Sacramento County, which contains Sacramento, to Washoe County, which contains Reno.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.