--- title: Moving from Bakersfield to Reno | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/bakersfield-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: Kc0616, 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 Bakersfield to Reno # Moving from Bakersfield to Reno Bakersfield to Reno is about 411 road miles, roughly 7 hours 47 minutes of free-flow driving, with 274 miles on CA 99 and 124 on I-80 over Donner Summit at about 7,200 feet. The Bakersfield metro has about 910,000 residents, and the Census shows people moving both ways with Washoe County. 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/) Bakersfield-Delano, CA Reno-Sparks 411 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 7 h 47 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1 - Main roads CA-99, I-80, I-80 Business ## Mountain passes on the way - Donner Summit (I-80) 7,213 ft **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $70,210 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,300 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $338,300 | $502,300 | | January average high | 58 F | 48 F | | July average high | 98 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 0.1 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from California to Nevada (2024) about 53,289 - Moved from Nevada to California (2024) about 21,133 - Moved into Washoe County from Kern County, California, per year about 27 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 285 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). Bakersfield is at the south end of the San Joaquin Valley, 383 feet above sea level, and the straight line to Reno is about 291 miles. The road is 120 miles longer because the Sierra blocks the direct line and a household truck has to go north up the whole valley. ## The length of the Central Valley Nearly the whole route is CA 99: 274 miles from Bakersfield through Tulare, Fresno, Merced, Modesto and Stockton to Sacramento. A further 9 miles of I-80 Business and 124 miles of I-80 take the truck from Sacramento to Reno. The route crosses no other state highway for more than a few miles. The 411-mile distance and 7 hours 47 minutes of free-flow driving make this the longest of the Central Valley routes. Hours-of-service limits for drivers mean a long haul like this is planned as a full travel day, and your written estimate sets the delivery window. ## Donner Summit is the last hurdle After 280 miles of flat valley the truck climbs to Donner Summit at about 7,200 feet. Bakersfield gets about 6 inches of rain a year and almost no snow, so winter on I-80 is a new experience for many households. Caltrans QuickMap lists chain controls, and NDOT covers Nevada. Winter dates need extra room. Read [moving in winter in the Sierra](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-winter/) before you pick a date. ## Bakersfield and Reno compared Bakersfield city has about 412,000 residents, a median household income near $80,540, a median gross rent near $1,472 and a median home value near $371,700 in the American Community Survey. Reno city's medians are $80,760, $1,556 and $548,300. Income is nearly equal, but a Reno home costs more. Climate is a larger contrast. Bakersfield's July high averages about 98 with a low near 71; Reno's July high is about 94 with a low near 60, so nights cool off. January highs are 59 in Bakersfield and 48 in Reno. Reno gets about 21 inches of snow a year and Bakersfield almost none; total precipitation is low at both ends, about 6 inches in Bakersfield and 7 in Reno. ## How O'Brien's coordinates the move You book with O'Brien's, and we coordinate the move from your Kern County home through the Bekins network. O'Brien's then delivers, unpacks and stores in the Reno-Sparks area. Pricing follows weight and the services you pick, with an itemized written estimate. The Census counts few people moving from Kern County to Washoe each year, with a margin of error as large as the estimate, so the data say only that households move in both directions. ## Getting started Start with the [interstate move walkthrough](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/), then request a [free in-home estimate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Caltrans QuickMap](https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [FMCSA Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move) ### 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 from Fresno to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/fresno-to-reno/) - [Moving from Los Angeles to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/los-angeles-to-reno/) - [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) - [Moving to Reno from California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-california/) 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 Bakersfield from Reno? About 411 road miles, or 7 hours 47 minutes of free-flow driving, mostly on CA 99 and I-80. ### Why does the route go through Sacramento? The southern Sierra passes close in winter, so the route follows the valley north to I-80. ### Is the delivery date fixed by the drive time? No. The written estimate sets the delivery window. ## 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) P Patrick R. September 19, 2026 The two gentlemen that helped me move today were very Helpful and professional! T Tommy B. August 21, 2026 Great local business. Very family oriented with highly knowledgeable staff with remarkable employees going the extra mile. If you need a moving service for any reason, go here. ### Owner's reply Thanks Tommy appreciate you giving us a review. R Robert B. June 22, 2026 The movers were very professional and took care of my stuff there were no worries and stress free amazing job. ## 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