Moving from Reno, NV to Bakersfield, CA
About 340 miles across a state line, from Nevada into California, 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 Reno, NV to Bakersfield, CA covers about 340 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,530 – $2,040 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 285 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 340 miles, about 6 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 $1,530 – $2,040. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Reno to Bakersfield
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,148 – $1,530 | $826 – $1,102 | $551 – $734 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,377 – $1,836 | $991 – $1,322 | $661 – $881 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,102 – $1,469 | $734 – $979 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,759 – $2,346 | $1,267 – $1,689 | $845 – $1,126 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,989 – $2,652 | $1,432 – $1,909 | $955 – $1,273 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,295 – $3,060 | $1,652 – $2,203 | $1,102 – $1,469 |
Transport only, for an estimated 340 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, Reno to Bakersfield
340 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,700. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,530 to $2,040, 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 Reno to Bakersfield
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 285 people a year (±236) moved from Washoe County, NV, home to Reno, to Kern County, CA, home to Bakersfield. Going the other way: about 27 people a year (±31). Movers from Washoe County make up 0.8% of the 37,431 people a year who moved into Kern County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 21,133 people a year (±4,646) moving from Nevada to California and about 53,289 people a year (±6,970) from California to Nevada — a net gain for Nevada of about 32,156 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clark County, NV | 1,887 ±517 |
| Carson City, NV | 1,362 ±313 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 846 ±280 |
| Sacramento County, CA | 825 ±302 |
| Lyon County, NV | 772 ±322 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 10,503 ±1,253 |
| Riverside County, CA | 2,498 ±530 |
| Fresno County, CA | 1,894 ±477 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 1,641 ±384 |
| Orange County, CA | 1,237 ±373 |
Licensed movers at each end
14 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Reno (20 counting those licensed only inside Nevada). 10 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.6% of their 44 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 · 3 mi | 27 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Two Men and A Truck of Reno NevadaUSDOT 3303833 | Reno · 8 mi | 8 trucks | 9 | 25.0% of 8 |
| Gentle MoversUSDOT 4164289 | Carson City · 30 mi | 6 trucks | 23 | 14.3% of 14 |
| Carneys Full Service MoversUSDOT 3338161 | Sparks · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 3 |
| O'Brien's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 30611 | Sparks · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | — |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 3839635 | Sparks · 3 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Bakersfield end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Bakersfield: Smooth Move USA Mentors Moving and Storage (Bakersfield, 18 trucks), Hansen's Moving & Storage Inc (Bakersfield, 8 trucks), 2015-B2619 (Bakersfield, 2 trucks), Ud Movers LLC (Bakersfield, 1 truck).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Nevada into California, 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 Reno to Bakersfield
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 340 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 Bakersfield
A local move inside Bakersfield later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Bakersfield are Lancaster (about 78 mi), Santa Clarita (about 83 mi), Oxnard (about 94 mi).
Other routes from Reno
All routes from Reno, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Reno to Carson City, NV | ~29 mi | $465 – $761 |
| Reno to Roseville, CA | ~112 mi | $504 – $672 |
| Reno to Sacramento, CA | ~130 mi | $585 – $780 |
| Reno to Stockton, CA | ~156 mi | $702 – $936 |
| Reno to Fremont, CA | ~212 mi | $954 – $1,272 |
| Reno to San Francisco, CA | ~215 mi | $968 – $1,290 |
| Reno to San Jose, CA | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Reno to Fresno, CA | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
Also moving to Bakersfield: from Oxnard, CA, from Los Angeles, CA, from Fresno, CA, from Fontana, CA.
Reno to Bakersfield moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Reno to Bakersfield?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 340 miles cost about $1,148 – $1,530 for a studio, $1,530 – $2,040 for a two-bedroom home and $1,759 – $2,346 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Reno to Bakersfield take?
The drive is about 6 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 Reno to Bakersfield?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $734 – $979 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,530 – $2,040 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,102 – $1,469.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Reno to Bakersfield?
Yes. Reno is in Nevada and Bakersfield is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 14 listed movers within 30 miles of Reno hold it.
How many people move from Reno to Bakersfield each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 285 people a year (margin of error ±236) moved from Washoe County, which contains Reno, to Kern County, which contains Bakersfield.
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.