Moving from Reno, NV to Moreno Valley, CA
About 482 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 Moreno Valley, CA covers about 482 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,169 – $2,892 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 151 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 482 miles between Nevada and California, 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 $2,169 – $2,892 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Reno to Moreno Valley
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,627 – $2,169 | $1,171 – $1,562 | $781 – $1,041 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,952 – $2,603 | $1,406 – $1,874 | $937 – $1,249 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,169 – $2,892 | $1,562 – $2,082 | $1,041 – $1,388 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,494 – $3,326 | $1,796 – $2,395 | $1,197 – $1,596 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,820 – $3,760 | $2,030 – $2,707 | $1,353 – $1,805 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,254 – $4,338 | $2,343 – $3,123 | $1,562 – $2,082 |
Transport only, for an estimated 482 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 Moreno Valley
482 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,410. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,169 to $2,892, 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 Moreno Valley
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 151 people a year (±89) moved from Washoe County, NV, home to Reno, to Riverside County, CA, home to Moreno Valley. Going the other way: about 235 people a year (±165). Movers from Washoe County make up 0.1% of the 117,154 people a year who moved into Riverside 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 | 23,292 ±2,434 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 19,021 ±1,928 |
| Orange County, CA | 18,321 ±1,804 |
| San Diego County, CA | 15,263 ±2,340 |
| Sacramento County, CA | 1,828 ±939 |
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 Moreno Valley end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Moreno Valley: Keep America Moving Inc (Moreno Valley, 15 trucks), Murrieta Moving (San Bernardino, 12 trucks), R & R Relocation LLC (Temecula, 9 trucks), Burgess Moving & Storage (Riverside, 8 trucks).
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 Moreno Valley
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 482 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Moreno Valley
A local move inside Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley are Riverside (about 13 mi), San Bernardino (about 19 mi), Fontana (about 23 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 Moreno Valley: from Fontana, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from San Diego, CA.
Reno to Moreno Valley moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Reno to Moreno Valley?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 482 miles cost about $1,627 – $2,169 for a studio, $2,169 – $2,892 for a two-bedroom home and $2,494 – $3,326 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Reno to Moreno Valley take?
The drive is about 9 hours, 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 Moreno Valley?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,041 – $1,388 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,169 – $2,892 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,562 – $2,082.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Reno to Moreno Valley?
Yes. Reno is in Nevada and Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 151 people a year (margin of error ±89) moved from Washoe County, which contains Reno, to Riverside County, which contains Moreno Valley.
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.