--- title: Moving from Reno to Bakersfield | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-bakersfield/ 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 Bakersfield # Moving from Reno to Bakersfield Bakersfield's July high averages 98.3 degrees in NOAA's 1991-2020 normals, against 93.9 in Reno, so heat is the main change in daily life on arrival. The city is about 411 miles from our Sparks warehouse, mostly down CA 99 after the I-80 leg over Donner Summit. 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 Bakersfield-Delano, CA 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). Kern County sits at the southern end of the Central Valley, and a move there from Reno crosses most of California on the way. Census flows put about 285 people a year moving from Washoe County to Kern County, with a margin of error that is large, so the safest summary is that people make this move in both directions. The notes below describe the Bakersfield end of the trip. ## Heat arrives, snow does not The Bakersfield airport station shows a January high of 58.5 degrees and a July high of 98.3, with a July low of 71.3. Annual precipitation is 6.36 inches and annual snowfall is 0.1 inch. Reno's station records 20.9 inches of snow a year. A household moving south from Reno should plan around the heat. Plants, candles, some electronics and anything with wax or adhesive need a cool place during the trip, and the estimator can walk through those items at the in-home visit. ## What housing and income look like In the American Community Survey, Bakersfield city has a median home value of $371,700, median gross rent of $1,472 and median household income of $80,540, with 39.4 percent of households renting. The Bakersfield-Delano metro shows $338,300 for a home and $1,300 for rent. The Reno metro's survey medians are $502,300 for a home and $1,592 for rent. Those are published figures for each area and not a price for any specific house, but the gap explains why some Washoe County households look at Kern County when they want more space for the same budget. ## Registering in California California DMV requires a vehicle brought in from another state to be registered within 20 days of becoming a resident or bringing it into the state. Emissions rules apply to many vehicles coming from out of state, so open the DMV new-resident page before the move and read the checklist for your vehicle. The state's base sales and use tax is 7.25 percent, with district taxes of 0.10 to 2.00 points added in some places. The checklist at [moving to a new state](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-a-new-state-checklist/) puts these errands in order. ## How we plan a move to Kern County O'Brien's books the move from our Sparks office after a free in-home estimate, which comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. The shipment travels through the Bekins Van Lines network, and the delivery window comes from your written estimate. Packing can be full, partial or into your own boxes; see [full packing](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/full-packing/) for what each includes. A closing date that slips by a week does not have to stall the truck. Vault storage from $40 per month holds the household in our warehouse until the new place is ready. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [California DMV, New California Resident](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/special-interest-driver-guides/new-to-california/) - [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) - [California Department of Tax and Fee Administration](https://cdtfa.ca.gov/industry/local-and-district-retailer-taxes/getting-started.htm) ### 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 Bakersfield to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/bakersfield-to-reno/) - [Moving between Reno and California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/california/) - [Moving to Reno from California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-california/) - [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) 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 hot does Bakersfield get? NOAA's normals list a July high of 98.3 degrees and a July low of 71.3 at the Bakersfield airport station. ### How long do I have to register my car in California? California DMV allows 20 days after you become a resident or bring the vehicle into the state. ### Is Bakersfield housing cheaper than Reno? The American Community Survey shows a median home value of $371,700 in Bakersfield city and $502,300 in the Reno metro. These medians describe areas, not individual homes. ## 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) 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. 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. ## 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