Moving from San Jose, CA to Reno, NV
About 220 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 San Jose, CA to Reno, NV covers about 220 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $990 – $1,320 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 646 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 220 miles, about 4 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 $990 – $1,320. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 4 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from San Jose to Reno
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $743 – $990 | $535 – $713 | $356 – $475 |
| 1 bedroom | $891 – $1,188 | $642 – $855 | $428 – $570 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 – $1,320 | $713 – $950 | $475 – $634 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,138 – $1,518 | $820 – $1,093 | $546 – $729 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,287 – $1,716 | $927 – $1,236 | $618 – $824 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,485 – $1,980 | $1,069 – $1,426 | $713 – $950 |
Transport only, for an estimated 220 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, San Jose to Reno
220 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,100. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $990 to $1,320, 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 San Jose to Reno
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 646 people a year (±264) moved from Santa Clara County, CA, home to San Jose, to Washoe County, NV, home to Reno. Going the other way: about 176 people a year (±96). Movers from Santa Clara County make up 2.5% 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 |
|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | 11,575 ±1,281 |
| San Mateo County, CA | 8,832 ±1,122 |
| San Francisco County, CA | 4,693 ±747 |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | 4,402 ±799 |
| Contra Costa County, CA | 4,042 ±855 |
| 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
41 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of San Jose (186 counting those licensed only inside California). 27 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 11.0% of their 227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 2970 | Union City · 20 mi | 25 trucks | 19 | 18.8% of 16 |
| Nor-Cal Moving ServicesUSDOT 1844592 | Hayward · 24 mi | 23 trucks | 29 | 7.1% of 28 |
| Ontrack Moving LLCUSDOT 2551548 | Hayward · 24 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 0.0% of 25 |
| Careful MoversUSDOT 1464935 | Union City · 20 mi | 14 trucks | 24 | 23.8% of 21 |
| Efficient Moving ServicesUSDOT 2666259 | Hayward · 22 mi | 14 trucks | 24 | 13.3% of 15 |
| S & M Moving and LogisticsUSDOT 4206002 | Fremont · 12 mi | 9 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
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 San Jose to Reno
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 220 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 San Jose
All routes from San Jose, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose to Fremont, CA | ~13 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Jose to San Francisco, CA | ~49 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Jose to Modesto, CA | ~62 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Jose to Stockton, CA | ~64 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Jose to Sacramento, CA | ~103 mi | $464 – $618 |
| San Jose to Roseville, CA | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| San Jose to Fresno, CA | ~144 mi | $648 – $864 |
| San Jose to Bakersfield, CA | ~244 mi | $1,098 – $1,464 |
Also moving to Reno: from Carson City, NV, from Roseville, CA, from Sacramento, CA, from Stockton, CA.
San Jose to Reno moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from San Jose to Reno?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 220 miles cost about $743 – $990 for a studio, $990 – $1,320 for a two-bedroom home and $1,138 – $1,518 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from San Jose to Reno take?
The drive is about 4 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 San Jose to Reno?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $475 – $634 for a two-bedroom home, against $990 – $1,320 with full-service movers; a moving container is $713 – $950.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for San Jose to Reno?
Yes. San Jose 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. 41 listed movers within 30 miles of San Jose hold it.
How many people move from San Jose to Reno each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 646 people a year (margin of error ±264) moved from Santa Clara County, which contains San Jose, 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.