Moving from Reno, NV to Carson City, NV
At about 29 miles, Reno to Carson City 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 Reno, NV to Carson City, 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 1,362 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 29 miles, crews cover Reno to Carson City 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 Reno to Carson City
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, Reno to Carson City
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 Reno to Carson City
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,362 people a year (±313) moved from Washoe County, NV, home to Reno, to Carson City, NV, home to Carson City. Going the other way: about 738 people a year (±329). Movers from Washoe County make up 26.2% of the 5,205 people a year who moved into Carson City from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Washoe County, NV | 1,362 ±313 |
| Douglas County, NV | 645 ±335 |
| El Dorado County, CA | 573 ±429 |
| Clark County, NV | 548 ±256 |
| Lyon County, NV | 250 ±125 |
Licensed movers at each end
20 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Reno. 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 | — |
| Wolf Pack Moving LLCUSDOT 3427474 | Sparks · 14 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Carson City end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Carson City: Humboldt Moving & Storage Co (Sparks, 27 trucks), Two Men and A Truck of Reno Nevada (Reno, 8 trucks), Carson Valley Movers (Gardnerville, 8 trucks), Gentle Movers (Carson City, 6 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 Reno to Carson City
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 Carson City
A local move inside Carson City 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 Carson City are Reno (about 29 mi), Roseville (about 102 mi), Sacramento (about 118 mi).
Other routes from Reno
All routes from Reno, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Reno to Bakersfield, CA | ~340 mi | $1,530 – $2,040 |
Also moving to Carson City: from Las Vegas, NV.
Reno to Carson City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Reno to Carson City?
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 Reno to Carson City 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 Reno to Carson City?
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 Reno to Carson City 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 Reno to Carson City each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,362 people a year (margin of error ±313) moved from Washoe County, which contains Reno, to Carson City, which contains Carson City.
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.