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title: Moving from Reno to Portland | O'Brien's Moving
url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-portland/
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 Portland

# Moving from Reno to Portland

Reno to Portland is about 533 road miles, an 11 h 18 min free-flow drive, which is two days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day. O'Brien's moves it as a Bekins Van Lines agent (U.S. DOT No. 30611) from the 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

533 miles by road

- Driving time (free-flow) about 11 h 20 min
- Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 2
- Main roads I-5, CA-139, OR 58

**Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)**

| Measure | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | Reno-Sparks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median household income | $97,436 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,724 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $559,400 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 48 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 82 F | 94 F |
| Snow in a normal year | 4.2 in | 20.9 in |

- Moved from Oregon to Nevada (2024) about 2,358
- Moved from Nevada to Oregon (2024) about 2,569

- Moved into Washoe County from Multnomah County, Oregon, Washington County, Oregon, Yamhill County, Oregon, per year about 280
- Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 439

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).

Portland reverses the Nevada tax pattern. Nevada has a sales tax and no income tax; Oregon has the opposite. The Portland metro also crosses the Columbia River into Washington, so the state you land in depends on which side of the river you choose.

## Oregon taxes in reverse

The Oregon Department of Revenue states that Oregon has no general sales or use tax. Its 2026 withholding formulas list a top income tax rate of 9.9 percent, with brackets of 4.75, 6.75, 8.75 and 9.9 percent for single filers, the top rate beginning above $125,000. Shopping gets simpler and the paycheck gets different.

Census fiscal year 2024 data shows Oregon collected about $9.5 billion in individual income tax and $1.3 billion in general sales tax. Nevada collected no individual income tax in the same survey.

## Registration and license deadlines

The State of Oregon's new-resident page says new residents must register their vehicles within 30 days of establishing Oregon residency and replace an out-of-state driver license within 30 days. That is the same window as Nevada's own rule for arrivals.

If you settle across the river in Vancouver, the Washington rules apply instead: 30 days for the Washington license and registration, and no wage income tax.

## Portland weather, from NOAA

NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Portland International Airport show a January high of 47.5 and low of 36.2, and a July high of 81.9 with a low of 58.5. Annual precipitation is 36.9 inches and snowfall is about 4.2 inches. Winters are mild and wet, summers are warm and dry.

The normals show the wet months are concentrated in the cooler part of the year.

## Portland housing numbers

The ACS lists 641,165 residents in the city of Portland, median household income of $90,919, median gross rent of $1,655 and a median home value of $581,500. Renters are 48.0 percent of households. The wider Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro has a median home value of $559,400 and median rent of $1,724.

## How the move works with O'Brien's

You book the move with O'Brien's in Sparks. The free in-home estimate is itemized and in writing, and it comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes that are yours to keep. From there we coordinate the move through the Bekins Van Lines network, and your written estimate sets the delivery window. If your Portland home is not ready when the household is, the shipment can wait in our Sparks warehouse, with vault storage from $40 per month. Details are on [how an interstate move works](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/).

### Sources (checked October 18, 2026)

- [State of Oregon, New to Oregon](https://www.oregon.gov/pages/new-to-oregon.aspx)
- [Oregon Department of Revenue, Sales Tax in Oregon](https://www.oregon.gov/dor/programs/businesses/pages/sales-tax.aspx)
- [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 between Reno and Oregon, Washington and Idaho](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/pacific-northwest/)
- [Moving from Portland to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/portland-to-reno/)
- [Moving to Reno from Oregon](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-oregon/)
- [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 Portland to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/portland-to-reno/)
- [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/)
- [Moving to Reno from Oregon](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-oregon/)
- [Moving from Nevada to Oregon](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-oregon/)
- [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/)
- [Moving from Reno to Coos Bay](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-coos-bay/)
- [Moving from Reno to Salt Lake City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-salt-lake-city/)
- [Moving from Reno to Boise](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-boise/)

Answers

## Moving from Reno to Portland 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/).

### Does Oregon have a sales tax?

The Oregon Department of Revenue says Oregon has no general sales or use tax.

### What is Oregon's top income tax rate?

The Oregon Department of Revenue lists a top rate of 9.9 percent in its 2026 withholding formulas.

### How long do I have to register a car in Oregon?

The State of Oregon says new residents must register within 30 days of establishing residency.

## 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)

C Charles C.

May 31, 2025

Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!!

### Owner's reply

Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf.

N Nadine K.

May 15, 2025

The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again!

### Owner's reply

Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success.

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!

## 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
