Moving from Reno, NV to Portland, OR
About 512 miles across a state line, from Nevada into Oregon, 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 Portland, OR covers about 512 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,304 – $3,072 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 167 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 512 miles between Nevada and Oregon, 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 $2,304 – $3,072 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 Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,244 – $1,659 | $829 – $1,106 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,074 – $2,765 | $1,493 – $1,991 | $995 – $1,327 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,304 – $3,072 | $1,659 – $2,212 | $1,106 – $1,475 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,650 – $3,533 | $1,908 – $2,544 | $1,272 – $1,696 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,995 – $3,994 | $2,157 – $2,875 | $1,438 – $1,917 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,456 – $4,608 | $2,488 – $3,318 | $1,659 – $2,212 |
Transport only, for an estimated 512 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 Portland
512 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,560. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,304 to $3,072, 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 Portland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 167 people a year (±89) moved from Washoe County, NV, home to Reno, to Multnomah County, OR, home to Portland. Going the other way: about 84 people a year (±79). Movers from Washoe County make up 0.3% of the 55,253 people a year who moved into Multnomah County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,569 people a year (±1,394) moving from Nevada to Oregon and about 2,358 people a year (±1,167) from Oregon to Nevada — a net gain for Oregon of about 211 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 |
|---|---|
| Clackamas County, OR | 7,793 ±1,103 |
| Washington County, OR | 6,561 ±680 |
| Marion County, OR | 2,754 ±746 |
| Clark County, WA | 2,375 ±452 |
| King County, WA | 1,703 ±303 |
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 Portland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Portland: All Service Moving (Portland, 100 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Portland, 29 trucks), Graebel Moving Services (Wilsonville, 29 trucks), Terminal Transfer Inc (Portland, 25 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Nevada into Oregon, 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 Portland
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 512 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Portland
A local move inside Portland 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 Portland are Vancouver (about 9 mi), Salem (about 51 mi), Eugene (about 121 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 Portland: from Vancouver, WA, from Salem, OR, from Eugene, OR, from Olympia, WA.
Reno to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Reno to Portland, OR?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 512 miles cost about $1,728 – $2,304 for a studio, $2,304 – $3,072 for a two-bedroom home and $2,650 – $3,533 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Reno to Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,106 – $1,475 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,304 – $3,072 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,659 – $2,212.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Reno to Portland, OR?
Yes. Reno is in Nevada and Portland is in Oregon, 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 Portland, OR each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 167 people a year (margin of error ±89) moved from Washoe County, which contains Reno, to Multnomah County, which contains Portland.
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.