Moving from Carson City, NV to Reno, NV
At about 29 miles, Carson City to Reno is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Carson City, NV to Reno, NV covers about 29 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 738 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 29 miles, crews cover Carson City to Reno in a single day — under an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- under an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Carson City to Reno
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Carson City to Reno
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $39–$49 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $465 to $761. The 29 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Carson City to Reno
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 738 people a year (±329) moved from Carson City, NV, home to Carson City, to Washoe County, NV, home to Reno. Going the other way: about 1,362 people a year (±313). Movers from Carson City make up 2.8% of the 25,974 people a year who moved into Washoe County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Washoe County, NV | 738 ±329 |
| Lyon County, NV | 432 ±301 |
| Douglas County, NV | 319 ±131 |
| Clark County, NV | 284 ±168 |
| St. Joseph County, IN | 200 ±302 |
| 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
23 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Carson City. 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.8% of their 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Moving & Storage CoUSDOT 80232 | Sparks · 26 mi | 27 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Two Men and A Truck of Reno NevadaUSDOT 3303833 | Reno · 19 mi | 8 trucks | 9 | 25.0% of 8 |
| Carson Valley MoversUSDOT 384361 | Gardnerville · 29 mi | 8 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Gentle MoversUSDOT 4164289 | Carson City · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 23 | 14.3% of 14 |
| Carneys Full Service MoversUSDOT 3338161 | Sparks · 26 mi | 5 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 3 |
| O'Brien's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 30611 | Sparks · 26 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | — |
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
Both ends are in Nevada, so Nevada rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Nevada licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Nevada, so your protection on this 29-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Carson City to Reno
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $39 to $49 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
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 Carson City
All routes from Carson City, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City to San Francisco, CA | ~200 mi | $900 – $1,200 |
| Carson City to Spring Valley, NV | ~379 mi | $1,706 – $2,274 |
| Carson City to Las Vegas, NV | ~381 mi | $1,715 – $2,286 |
| Carson City to Portland, OR | ~540 mi | $2,430 – $3,240 |
| Carson City to New York City, NY | ~2,797 mi | $12,587 – $16,782 |
Also moving to Reno: from Roseville, CA, from Sacramento, CA, from Stockton, CA, from Fremont, CA.
Carson City to Reno moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Carson City to Reno?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $465 – $761; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $777 – $1,398. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 29 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Carson City to Reno take?
One day. The drive is under an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Carson City to Reno?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 29 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Carson City to Reno an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Nevada, so the move is regulated by Nevada rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Nevada requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Carson City to Reno each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 738 people a year (margin of error ±329) moved from Carson City, which contains Carson City, 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.