Reno to Sacramento is about 134 road miles, a little over two and a half hours of free-flow driving, almost all of it on I-80. O'Brien's moves it under its federal authority (U.S. DOT No. 30611) from the Sparks warehouse.
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134 miles by road
| Measure | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | Reno-Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,188 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,819 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $589,500 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 56 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 94 F | 94 F |
| Snow in a normal year | 0.0 in | 20.9 in |
Data (read 2026-10-19): OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020; U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020.
Sacramento is a short move on the map but a complete change of state paperwork. Nevada has no personal income tax; California taxes income on a graduated scale. The weather, the housing market and the motor vehicle rules all shift when you cross the Sierra, and this page covers what waits on the Sacramento side so you can plan the order of your first weeks.
California DMV tells new residents to register a vehicle brought in from another state within 20 days of becoming a resident, and to hold a California driver license within 10 days. The license deadline is the shorter one, so the DMV appointment is the first errand on the list, ahead of unpacking the garage.
Because the license window is only 10 days, many households book the DMV visit before the truck is loaded. Bring proof of identity and your Nevada license, and check the California DMV new-resident page for the current document list before you go.
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration lists a base statewide sales and use tax rate of 7.25 percent, and district taxes in some cities and counties add between 0.10 and 2.00 percentage points on top. Nevada's statewide minimum is 6.85 percent, so the difference in daily shopping is smaller than most people expect.
Income is where the two states part ways. California's 2025 rate schedule from the Franchise Tax Board tops out at 12.3 percent for the highest brackets, while Nevada collected no individual income tax in the Census fiscal year 2024 survey. If your paycheck is changing, ask a tax professional how a mid-year move is reported.
NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for the Sacramento station show a January high of 56.5 degrees and low of 41.1, a July high of 94.4 and about 19.2 inches of rain a year with no measurable snow. Winter wardrobes and snow shovels stay behind, and an air conditioner becomes a summer necessity.
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts median gross rent in the city of Sacramento at $1,779 and the median home value at $506,300, with 48.3 percent of households renting. The Sacramento metro's median home value is $589,500 in the same survey. These are published medians for the area, not a quote for any home.
You book the move with O'Brien's in Sparks. Our estimator comes to your Reno or Sparks home for a free, no-obligation in-home estimate, and the estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes you keep. Packing, loading and storage start from our side, and the Bekins Van Lines network carries the shipment to California. Your delivery window comes from your written estimate.
If your Sacramento lease or closing date is not lined up with the truck, the shipment can wait in our 30,000 square foot Sparks warehouse. Vault storage starts from $40 per month, and about two to three weeks of notice lets us schedule the goods out of storage. Read how an interstate move works with a Bekins agent for the steps in order.
Put the DMV visit, utilities and the address change in one block of days, then schedule the larger errands. The moving to a new state checklist lays out the order. Households heading to Sacramento often use the same trip to look at neighborhoods, so schedule the in-home estimate early enough that the move date is firm before you sign a lease.
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
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Licenses and authority2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
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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.
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Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.
California DMV allows 20 days from becoming a resident or bringing the vehicle into the state. The driver license window is shorter, at 10 days.
The base statewide rate is 7.25 percent in California and the statewide minimum in Nevada is 6.85 percent. District taxes can raise the California rate in some places.
NOAA's normals for the Sacramento station show no measurable annual snowfall, about 19.2 inches of rain a year, and July highs near 94 degrees.
What customers say about O'Brien's
Judy H.
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!!
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.
Francie H.
We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future.
Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity!
Mark S.
Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job.
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