--- title: Moving from Anchorage to Reno | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/anchorage-to-reno/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- Photo: Bohao Zhao, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - Moving from Anchorage to Reno # Moving from Anchorage to Reno Anchorage to Reno is about 2,971 road miles and roughly 64 h 36 min of driving, a trip that crosses Canada and takes six days at 500 miles a day. You book the move with O'Brien's in Sparks, and we coordinate it from your Anchorage home through the Bekins network. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Anchorage, AK Reno-Sparks 2,971 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 64 h 35 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 6 - Main roads YK 1, BC 37, I-5 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Anchorage, AK | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $100,505 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,458 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $379,100 | $502,300 | | January average high | 23 F | 48 F | | July average high | 68 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in | - Moved from Alaska to Nevada (2024) about 271 - Moved from Nevada to Alaska (2024) about 655 - Moved into Washoe County from Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, per year about 86 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 27 Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks](https://project-osrm.org/); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024)](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html). Anchorage sits at about 61 degrees north, and Reno is more than 1,900 miles away in a straight line. Census estimates put roughly 86 people a year moving from the Anchorage area into Washoe County (2016-2020), a small but steady flow of households trading a subarctic winter for the Truckee Meadows. ## The road route: through Canada, with no mountain passes on the list Driving from Anchorage to Reno is a trip of about 2,971 miles, and the road leaves the United States. The route follows Yukon Route 1 for about 646 miles, British Columbia Route 37 for about 450 miles, then I-5 for about 374 miles and Alaska Route 1 for about 304 miles, with the rest on connecting roads. That is why a move from Anchorage is a different kind of trip from a move from Sacramento or Boise: the highway distance is far longer than the straight-line distance of about 1,949 miles. At 64 h 36 min of driving, a normal 500-mile day makes six driving days before any rest, weather or loading time. That is a planning figure for a car, not a delivery promise for your household goods. Your written estimate sets the delivery window, and it is built for the whole shipment, not for the road alone. The route data lists no named mountain passes on the way, but a long northern drive is still seasonal. Winter daylight is short, and the Canadian leg runs through remote country where services are far apart. If you are driving your own car down while the shipment travels separately, check Alaska 511 and the provincial road reports before you leave, and carry the documents the border crossing asks for. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Canada Border Services Agency publish what travelers need. Fuel and lodging stops are spaced widely on the Canadian stretch, so plan each day's end before you start. Many families split the drive over seven or eight shorter days with children or pets aboard. The shipment itself does not wait on your driving schedule. ## What changes when you arrive in Reno The climate is the first thing you notice. Anchorage averages a January high near 22.6 degrees and a low near 8.2, with July highs near 68.4 and about 14.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Merrill Field). Reno swings more between day and night, and the summers are far hotter and drier. Winter coats and boots still matter in the Truckee Meadows, but a Reno snowfall is measured in days, not months. The cost table the page shows compares both ends with Census numbers. Anchorage municipality reports a median household income of $103,284 and a median gross rent of $1,489. Use those figures as a starting point for your own budget; a rent or purchase comparison is easier when you see both columns side by side. Nevada has no state income tax on wages, and Alaska has none either, so that part of the budget carries over. New residents have a short window to get a Nevada driver license and register vehicles, and many cars in Washoe County need an emissions test. Our [moving to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) covers the DMV steps, utilities and schools. ## How the move works with O'Brien's O'Brien's is a family owned moving company in Sparks, Nevada, and the Bekins Van Lines agent here since 1955. On a move from Anchorage you book with O'Brien's, and we coordinate the move from your Anchorage home through the Bekins network. Your estimator builds an itemized written estimate, and an itemized inventory and condition report comes before packing. Long-distance moves are priced by weight, and your written estimate sets the delivery window. On the Reno end, the work is ours. Crews deliver, unpack and place furniture, and if your new home is not ready the shipment can wait in vault storage in our 30,000 sq ft Sparks warehouse (vault storage from $40 per month). Packing supplies are carried at the Sparks office, and the free in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. Start with a call to 775-359-6683 or the [long-distance moving](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) page, and read the [long-distance and Bekins FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/long-distance-and-bekins/) before your first conversation. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [U.S. Customs and Border Protection, travel](https://www.cbp.gov/travel) - [Alaska 511 road conditions](https://511.alaska.gov/) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving to Reno from Alaska](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-alaska/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - [FAQ: Long-distance moves and Bekins](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/long-distance-and-bekins/) Bekins Van Lines network ## How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. [What being a Bekins agent means](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/bekins-agent/). Your rights on an interstate move ## Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you - [Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) (FMCSA) - [Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move): check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611. 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How far is Anchorage from Reno by road? The route runs about 2,971 miles through Canada, roughly 64 h 36 min of driving and six driving days at 500 miles a day. The straight-line distance is about 1,949 miles. ### Does my shipment travel by the same road? Your written estimate sets the delivery window and describes how the shipment is handled. The driving figures on this page describe a car trip, not a delivery schedule. ### Who do I book the move with? You book with O'Brien's in Sparks. We coordinate the move from your Anchorage home through the Bekins network, then deliver, unpack and store in Sparks. ### Is the drive safe in winter? Winter on the northern route means short days and remote services, so many people drive in the warmer months. Check Alaska 511 and the provincial road reports before you leave. ### Can my belongings wait in storage in Sparks? Yes. Vault storage in the Sparks warehouse is available short or long term, with about two to three weeks notice to ship stored goods. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) D Debbie G. October 17, 2025 Both movers were courteous, efficient and very carful with my furniture. Also, talking with Janet over the phone was a pleasure. L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! E Edward G. September 14, 2025 James and the crew were terrific. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070