--- title: Moving from Reno to Birmingham | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-birmingham/ 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 Birmingham # Moving from Reno to Birmingham Birmingham averages 56.62 inches of precipitation a year in NOAA's 1991-2020 normals and its city median home value is $158,800. The drive from our Sparks warehouse is about 2,355 road miles. 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 Birmingham, AL 2,355 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 39 h 57 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 5 - Main roads I-80, I-70, I-40 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Birmingham, AL | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $71,498 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,172 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $240,200 | $502,300 | | January average high | 54 F | 48 F | | July average high | 91 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 1.4 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from Alabama to Nevada (2024) about 832 - Moved from Nevada to Alabama (2024) about 586 - Moved into Washoe County from Jefferson County, Alabama, Shelby County, Alabama, per year about 9 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 15 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). Birmingham offers low home prices in the Census data and a climate that is almost the opposite of Reno's. This page covers the arrival end: Alabama's 30 day vehicle and license windows, its capped income tax, the housing numbers and how O'Brien's plans the shipment from Sparks. ## Wet, warm and green NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for the Birmingham airport list a January high of 54.5 degrees with a low of 34.9, and a July high of 91.0 with a low of 72.1. Snow averages 1.4 inches a year. Reno's January high is 47.7, and Birmingham winters rarely bring more than a dusting. The rain arrives all year. Plan covers for the carry from truck to door, and keep towels near the entry. Pad and wrap upholstered pieces so a damp walk does not reach the fabric. ## Birmingham housing The American Community Survey puts the median home value in the city at $158,800, median gross rent at $1,107 and median household income at $46,051. For the Birmingham metro the medians are $240,200, $1,172 and $71,498. The Reno metro medians are $502,300 for a home, $1,592 for rent and $87,485 for income. The renter share is 54.5 percent in the city and 29.2 percent in the metro. The distance between those figures shows how much the choice of suburb matters, and it is worth deciding before you decide how much furniture to bring. ## Alabama's rules and taxes The Alabama Department of Revenue says the owner of a non-commercial vehicle with a valid registration from another jurisdiction has 30 days from the date the vehicle enters the state to register it. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency lets a new resident drive on a license from the previous state for 30 days after becoming a resident. Alabama's individual income tax runs from 2 percent on the first $500 to 5 percent on taxable income over $3,000 for a single filer. The state sales tax rate is 4 percent, and the Department of Revenue publishes local rates for each address. Nevada has no individual income tax, so ask a professional about the move year. ## How the move works with O'Brien's You book the move with O'Brien's. An estimator comes to your Reno or Sparks home for a free, no-obligation in-home estimate, and 10 free heavy-duty boxes come with it. The move is coordinated through the Bekins Van Lines network, and your written estimate sets the delivery window. Read [how an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) for the steps. If Alabama closing dates shift, goods can wait in a wooden vault in our Sparks warehouse, from $40 per month, and ship on about 2 to 3 weeks of notice. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Alabama Department of Revenue](https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/i-just-moved-to-alabama-how-long-do-i-have-before-i-must-register-my-vehicle/) - [Alabama Department of Revenue](https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/what-is-alabamas-individual-income-tax-rate/) - [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 Birmingham to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/birmingham-to-reno/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) - [Moving from Nevada to Alabama](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-alabama/) - [State taxes and DMV deadlines for movers, all 50 states](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/state-tax-and-dmv-table/) 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 Birmingham to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/birmingham-to-reno/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - [Moving to Reno from Alabama](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-alabama/) - [Moving from Nevada to Alabama](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-alabama/) - [Moving from Reno to Buffalo](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-buffalo/) - [Moving from Reno to Grand Rapids](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-grand-rapids/) - [Moving from Reno to Hartford](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-hartford/) - [Moving from Reno to Rochester, New York](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-rochester/) - [Moving from Reno to Madison, Wisconsin](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-madison/) - [Moving from Reno to Honolulu](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-honolulu/) Answers ## Moving from Reno to Birmingham 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 Alabama? The Alabama Department of Revenue says 30 days from the date the vehicle enters the state. ### Is Birmingham cheaper than Reno? The American Community Survey lists a median home value of $240,200 for the Birmingham metro and $502,300 for the Reno metro. ### What is Alabama's state sales tax? The state rate is 4 percent. Local rates are published by the Department of Revenue. ## 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) G Greg S. January 22, 2025 3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again. ### Owner's reply Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again! B Bruce E. December 25, 2024 My family moved exclusively with Bekins when I was young and O'Brien's made it a pleasure to return to this fine local company. I would be pleased to have any members of O'Brien's as friends and highly recommend O'Brien's to anyone needing the services they provide! ### Owner's reply Bruce thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. It was an extreme pleasure to work for you, please do not hesitate to call us for any help you need in the future. L Leticia H. November 1, 2024 O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys. ## 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