Moving from Reno, NV to Gilbert, AZ
About 724 miles across a state line, from Nevada into Arizona, 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 Gilbert, AZ covers about 724 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,258 – $4,344 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 846 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 724 miles between Nevada and Arizona, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,258 – $4,344 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Reno to Gilbert
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,444 – $3,258 | $1,759 – $2,346 | $1,173 – $1,564 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,932 – $3,910 | $2,111 – $2,815 | $1,407 – $1,877 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,258 – $4,344 | $2,346 – $3,128 | $1,564 – $2,085 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,747 – $4,996 | $2,698 – $3,597 | $1,798 – $2,398 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,235 – $5,647 | $3,049 – $4,066 | $2,033 – $2,711 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,887 – $6,516 | $3,519 – $4,692 | $2,346 – $3,128 |
Transport only, for an estimated 724 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 Gilbert
724 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,620. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,258 to $4,344, 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 Gilbert
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 846 people a year (±280) moved from Washoe County, NV, home to Reno, to Maricopa County, AZ, home to Gilbert. Going the other way: about 240 people a year (±133). Movers from Washoe County make up 0.4% of the 189,397 people a year who moved into Maricopa County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 6,026 people a year (±2,172) moving from Nevada to Arizona and about 5,504 people a year (±1,946) from Arizona to Nevada — a net gain for Arizona of about 522 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 |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 11,423 ±1,245 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 8,614 ±1,297 |
| Pima County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| San Diego County, CA | 5,206 ±1,126 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 5,198 ±805 |
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 Gilbert end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Gilbert: Dircks Moving & Logistics (Phoenix, 24 trucks), Muscular Moving Men LLC (Phoenix, 22 trucks), Just-In Time Moving (Mesa, 20 trucks), Camelback Moving Inc (Phoenix, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Nevada into Arizona, 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 Gilbert
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 724 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Gilbert
A local move inside Gilbert later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Gilbert are Chandler (about 8 mi), Mesa (about 10 mi), Tempe (about 14 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 Gilbert: from Saint George, UT, from Las Cruces, NM, from Oxnard, CA, from Stockton, CA.
Reno to Gilbert moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Reno to Gilbert?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 724 miles cost about $2,444 – $3,258 for a studio, $3,258 – $4,344 for a two-bedroom home and $3,747 – $4,996 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Reno to Gilbert take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Reno to Gilbert?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,564 – $2,085 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,258 – $4,344 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,346 – $3,128.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Reno to Gilbert?
Yes. Reno is in Nevada and Gilbert is in Arizona, 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 Gilbert each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 846 people a year (margin of error ±280) moved from Washoe County, which contains Reno, to Maricopa County, which contains Gilbert.
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.