--- title: Moving from Reno to Boston | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-boston/ 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 Boston # Moving from Reno to Boston Boston is about 2,900 miles from Reno, and the Massachusetts RMV expects new residents to convert a license and transfer registration as soon as they become residents. Massachusetts sales tax is 6.25 percent and the income tax is 5 percent. 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 2,896 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 51 h 3 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 6 - Main roads I-80, I-84, I-90 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $115,863 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $2,023 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $646,300 | $502,300 | | January average high | 37 F | 48 F | | July average high | 82 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 49.2 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from Massachusetts to Nevada (2024) about 681 - Moved from Nevada to Massachusetts (2024) about 564 - Moved into Washoe County from Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, per year about 111 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 244 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). Boston is the northeast corner of this group, and its paperwork has no long grace period. This page covers the Massachusetts side of the move: RMV rules, taxes, New England weather and the Census housing numbers for a metro with high rents. ## The RMV does not set a grace period The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles says you need to convert an out-of-state license to a Massachusetts license when you become a resident, and its page on transferring registration and title also carries no multi-week allowance. Treat the first days after arrival as the working window. Book the RMV service center visit before the move, and bring identity documents, proof of residency and your current title. ## Massachusetts taxes Mass.gov lists a personal income tax of 5 percent, with an additional 4 percent surtax on income above $1,107,750 for tax year 2026. The sales and use tax is 6.25 percent of the sales price. Nevada has no personal income tax, so a paycheck changes with this move. A tax professional can explain how a part-year return works. ## Snow, wind and New England seasons NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Boston show a January high of 36.8 degrees and low of 23.1, a July high of 82.1 and low of 66.0, 43.6 inches of precipitation and 49.2 inches of snow a year. Reno averages about 21 inches of snow, so Boston is more than double. Winter deliveries need extra room in the schedule, and narrow streets in older neighborhoods can limit where a truck parks. ## Boston housing, as the Census reports it The American Community Survey puts the city of Boston at a median home value of $731,700, median gross rent of $2,147 and a renter share of 64.3 percent. The Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro has a median home value of $646,300 and rent of $2,023. Because most households rent, many moves go into apartments with elevators, stairs or street parking. ## Booking the Boston move with O'Brien's Request a free in-home estimate; the estimator will itemize your household and write up the estimate, and 10 free heavy-duty boxes come with the visit. O'Brien's packs and loads in Northern Nevada and the Bekins network carries it to Massachusetts, with delivery and unpacking arranged afterward. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. If your Boston lease begins later, vault storage in Sparks starts from $40 per month. Browse the [moving to a new state checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-a-new-state-checklist/) for the order of errands. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Mass.gov, Transfer Your Registration and Title](https://www.mass.gov/how-to/transfer-your-registration-and-title-from-out-of-state) - [Mass.gov, Massachusetts Tax Rates](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-tax-rates) - [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 Nevada to Massachusetts](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-massachusetts/) - [Moving from Boston to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/boston-to-reno/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) 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 Boston to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/boston-to-reno/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - [Moving to Reno from Massachusetts](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-massachusetts/) - [Moving from Nevada to Massachusetts](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-massachusetts/) - [Moving from Reno to Atlanta](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-atlanta/) - [Moving from Reno to Greenville, South Carolina](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-greenville-sc/) - [Moving from Reno to Tulsa](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-tulsa/) - [Moving from Reno to Nashville](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-nashville/) - [Moving from Reno to Santa Rosa and Sonoma County](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-santa-rosa/) - [Moving from Reno to Modesto](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-modesto/) Answers ## Moving from Reno to Boston 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 switch to a Massachusetts license? The RMV says to convert the license when you become a resident and states no multi-week grace period. ### What is the Massachusetts sales tax? Mass.gov lists 6.25 percent of the sales price. ### How much snow does Boston get? NOAA's 1991-2020 normals record about 49.2 inches of snow a year. ## 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) 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. M Michelle C. August 28, 2024 Extremely happy with the moving experience. The moving team showed up on time, friendly and polite. They did a wonderful job moving our boxes and furniture to the new location. We moved a three bedroom home and I could not be more pleased with the employees who assisted with the move. Highly recommend O'Brien moving for your move. ### Owner's reply Michelle, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear about the move experience you had with our company and glad to know we met your expectations! It means a lot to us to know that. Thank you for choosing us as your moving partner. ## 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