--- title: Moving from Reno to Austin | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-austin/ 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 --- - [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 Reno to Austin # Moving from Reno to Austin Austin's July high averages 96.6 degrees in NOAA's normals, with a low of 75.0, and Texas gives new residents 30 days to register a vehicle and 90 days to get a Texas license. The city is about 1,689 miles from our Sparks warehouse. 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/) Reno-Sparks Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX 1,689 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 31 h - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 4 - Main roads I-40, US 95, US 84 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $100,431 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,726 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $465,000 | $502,300 | | January average high | 62 F | 48 F | | July average high | 97 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 0.2 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from Texas to Nevada (2024) about 8,327 - Moved from Nevada to Texas (2024) about 6,147 - Moved into Washoe County from Hays County, Texas, Travis County, Texas, Williamson County, Texas, per year about 81 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 108 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). Austin is the Texas capital and a university and technology city, 610 feet above sea level, on the edge of the Hill Country. This page covers the Texas end of the trip: the two DMV windows, the tax picture, the heat and humidity, and housing medians. ## Texas wants plates first, license second TxDMV tells new residents they have 30 days from the time they move to register their vehicle, and the Department of Public Safety requires a Texas driver license within 90 days. Plan the vehicle first. Texas has no personal income tax. The state charges a 6.25 percent sales and use tax, and local jurisdictions can add up to 2 percentage points, for a combined maximum of 8.25 percent. Property taxes are set locally, so look at them before you buy. ## Hot summers and a humid air mass NOAA's normals for Camp Mabry in Austin show a July high of 96.6 degrees and a low of 75.0, a January high of 62.5 and low of 41.8, and 36.25 inches of precipitation a year. Reno's July low is 60.4 and its precipitation is 7.35 inches. The change is humidity. Wood furniture, musical instruments and leather adjust to moist air over the first weeks, so avoid forcing doors and drawers that stick. ## Austin housing The American Community Survey puts the median home value in the city of Austin at $555,300, median gross rent at $1,729 and median household income at $93,658. The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro lists medians of $465,000, $1,726 and $100,431. Reno's metro medians are $502,300, $1,592 and $87,485. About 56.6 percent of Austin households rent. Renters often start with furniture sized for an apartment. ## A four-day haul You book with O'Brien's, and an estimator visits your Reno or Sparks home for a free, no-obligation estimate with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. We coordinate the move through the Bekins network, and your written estimate sets the delivery window. The [interstate guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) lists each step. The route data counts 4 driving days at 500 miles a day. Vault storage in Sparks starts at $40 per month if your Austin lease starts later. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Texas DMV, New to Texas](https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/new-to-texas) - [Texas Comptroller, Sales and use tax](https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs) ### 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 Austin to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/austin-to-reno/) - [Moving between Reno and Texas](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/texas/) - [State taxes and DMV deadlines for movers, all 50 states](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/state-tax-and-dmv-table/) - [Cost of living: Reno vs major metros](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/cost-of-living-by-metro/) 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. Next ## Related routes and guides - [Moving from Austin to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/austin-to-reno/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - [Moving to Reno from Texas](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-texas/) - [Moving from Nevada to Texas](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-texas/) - [Moving from Reno to San Antonio](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-san-antonio/) - [Moving from Reno to Seattle](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-seattle/) - [Moving from Reno to Portland](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-portland/) - [Moving from Reno to Eugene](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-eugene/) - [Moving from Reno to Medford](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-medford/) - [Moving from Reno to Bend](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-bend/) Answers ## Moving from Reno to Austin questions Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How long do I have to register a car in Texas? TxDMV says 30 days from the time you move to the state. ### How long to get a Texas driver license? The Department of Public Safety requires one within 90 days of moving. ### Does Texas tax income? No. Texas has no personal income tax. The state sales tax rate is 6.25 percent. ## 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) 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. J Janet M. May 16, 2026 I was so impressed with the way the crew handled and packed each piece of furniture for short term storage. They were polite and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a move. ### Owner's reply Janet we are so glad to hear that your move was a great success and we sincerely appreciate you providing us with this wonderful review. We will continue to provide you with the best service as we move forward. J Judy H. April 7, 2026 I was so satisfied and impressed with O'Brien. My move went perfectly. If I have another move, it will be O'Brien for sure!! ### Owner's reply WE ARE THRILLED TO HEAR THE MOVE WENT SO WELL!!!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to let us know. ## 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