--- title: Moving from Bishop to Reno | O'Brien's Moving & Storage url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/bishop-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: FASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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 Bishop and the Owens Valley to Reno # Moving from Bishop and the Owens Valley to Reno Bishop to Reno is about 203 miles, roughly four and a quarter hours of free-flow driving, and 166 miles run on US 395 across Conway Summit at about 8,140 feet. Bishop sits at 4,147 feet. 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/) Bishop and the Owens Valley Reno-Sparks 203 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 4 h 18 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1 - Main roads US 395, I-580 ## Mountain passes on the way - Conway Summit (US-395) 8,138 ft **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Bishop and the Owens Valley | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $83,686 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,580 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $386,400 | $502,300 | | January average high | 56 F | 48 F | | July average high | 100 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 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 Inyo County, California, per year about 102 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 35 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). Bishop is a city of about 3,800 people in the Owens Valley, with a median household income of $83,686 and a median age of 51.2. Inyo County has about 18,700 residents in total. Moving from Bishop to Reno is a trip between two high-desert places, with the Sierra rising on one side the whole way. ## The drive: US 395 all the way The route data counts 166 miles on US 395 and 34 on I-580. There is very little else: a single highway, with Conway Summit at about 8,140 feet as the pass, between Bishop and the Carson Valley. The road follows the east side of the Sierra. Travel services can be spread out on long stretches, so crews plan fuel and rest stops ahead of time. In winter, closures can happen on US 395 near the summit. The Nevada side is covered by NDOT, and the California side by Caltrans QuickMap. This drive is a good example of why the delivery window comes from the written estimate. The miles are not many, but weather can change them. The estimator builds that in. Bishop starts at 4,147 feet, so the climb to Conway Summit is about 3,800 feet, much less than from a coastal origin, and the descent to Reno is gentle. ## What the miles mean for a move At 203 miles, the trip is a one-day drive. Weight-based pricing applies, based on the inventory and condition report done before packing. Owens Valley households often have workshops, outdoor gear, and vehicles. Auto transport with a move is part of O'Brien's service list, and the estimator can describe how it fits. ## Cost and climate at both ends Bishop city's median home value is $386,400 and its median gross rent is $1,580. Reno city's Census median home value and median gross rent are $548,300 and $1,556. The Bishop station records a January high of 56.3 and low of 23.5, a July high of 99.7 and only 4.84 inches of precipitation a year. Reno has about 7 inches and around 21 inches of snow. Census flow estimates between Inyo County and Washoe County are small, and their margin of error is larger than the estimate itself. The correct reading is that people move both ways. ## How the move works with O'Brien's You book with O'Brien's, a Bekins agent since 1955 based in Sparks. We coordinate the move from your Bishop address through the Bekins network and handle delivery, unpacking and storage at the Reno end. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. Our 30,000 square foot warehouse offers vault storage from $40 per month. The free in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. ## Getting settled in Reno See [cost of living in Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/cost-of-living/) and [neighborhoods](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/neighborhoods/) to pick where to land. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [California Department of Transportation, Caltrans QuickMap](https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/) - [Nevada DOT, NV Roads travel information](https://www.nvroads.com/) - [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) ### 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 Mammoth Lakes and Mono County to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/mammoth-lakes-to-reno/) - [Moving to Reno from California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-california/) - [Cost of living in Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/cost-of-living/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) 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 Bishop from Reno? About 203 miles, with 166 on US 395. ### What pass is on the way? Conway Summit at about 8,140 feet. ### Is the Bishop climate similar to Reno? Both are dry high-desert places. Reno gets more snow than Bishop's station records. ## 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) J Jessica D. February 14, 2023 I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!! ### Owner's reply Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do. A Ami M. February 7, 2023 O'Brien's is great! They made my move easy. They were responsive, professional and accommodating. Trusting them with my move was one less thing I had to worry about. ### Owner's reply Ami thank you so much! It was a pleasure to assist you with your move and knowing that we were able to lessen any stress you may have had with the moving process, makes us so happy!! If you need anything in the future please let us know. M Mike K. August 30, 2019 The best customer service ever! ### Owner's reply Thanks Mike we sincerely appreciate you and your business! ## 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