Moving from Reno, NV to Salt Lake City, UT
About 498 miles across a state line, from Nevada into Utah, 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 Salt Lake City, UT covers about 498 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,241 – $2,988 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 120 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 498 miles between Nevada and Utah, 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 $2,241 – $2,988 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 Salt Lake City
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,681 – $2,241 | $1,210 – $1,614 | $807 – $1,076 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,017 – $2,689 | $1,452 – $1,936 | $968 – $1,291 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,241 – $2,988 | $1,614 – $2,151 | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,577 – $3,436 | $1,856 – $2,474 | $1,237 – $1,649 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,913 – $3,884 | $2,098 – $2,797 | $1,398 – $1,865 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,362 – $4,482 | $2,420 – $3,227 | $1,614 – $2,151 |
Transport only, for an estimated 498 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 Salt Lake City
498 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,490. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,241 to $2,988, 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 Salt Lake City
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 120 people a year (±73) moved from Washoe County, NV, home to Reno, to Salt Lake County, UT, home to Salt Lake City. Going the other way: about 151 people a year (±98). Movers from Washoe County make up 0.2% of the 57,254 people a year who moved into Salt Lake County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 3,563 people a year (±1,136) moving from Nevada to Utah and about 3,440 people a year (±1,524) from Utah to Nevada — a net gain for Utah of about 123 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 |
|---|---|
| Utah County, UT | 9,122 ±1,145 |
| Davis County, UT | 4,630 ±696 |
| King County, WA | 1,532 ±835 |
| Washington County, UT | 1,528 ±462 |
| Weber County, UT | 1,514 ±374 |
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 Salt Lake City end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Salt Lake City: The Other Side Movers (Salt Lake City, 35 trucks), Equus Long Distance (Lehi, 30 trucks), Best of Utah Moving Company LLC (Sandy, 19 trucks), Two Men and A Truck (Salt Lake City, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Nevada into Utah, 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 Salt Lake City
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 498 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Salt Lake City
A local move inside Salt Lake City later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Salt Lake City are Ogden (about 38 mi), Provo (about 45 mi), Saint George (about 315 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 Salt Lake City: from Ogden, UT, from Provo, UT, from Saint George, UT, from Boise, ID.
Reno to Salt Lake City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Reno to Salt Lake City?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 498 miles cost about $1,681 – $2,241 for a studio, $2,241 – $2,988 for a two-bedroom home and $2,577 – $3,436 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Reno to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,076 – $1,434 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,241 – $2,988 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,614 – $2,151.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Reno to Salt Lake City?
Yes. Reno is in Nevada and Salt Lake City is in Utah, 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 Salt Lake City each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 120 people a year (margin of error ±73) moved from Washoe County, which contains Reno, to Salt Lake County, which contains Salt Lake 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.