--- title: Moving from Reno to San Jose | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-san-jose/ 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 San Jose # Moving from Reno to San Jose San Jose's median home value is $1,233,200 in the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, about two and a half times the $502,300 median for the Reno metro, so housing is the first number to settle before you pack. The city is about 255 miles from our Sparks warehouse by road. 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 255 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 4 h 59 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1 - Main roads I-80, I-680, US 101 ## 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 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $162,111 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $2,840 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $1,447,800 | $502,300 | | January average high | 60 F | 48 F | | July average high | 81 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 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 San Benito County, California, Santa Clara County, California, per year about 722 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 176 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). A move from Reno to San Jose runs against the usual direction of travel. Census flows count about 176 people a year moving from Washoe County to Santa Clara and San Benito counties, and about 722 a year going the other way. This page sticks to the Santa Clara Valley end of the trip: what a household finds on arrival, what the state expects in the first weeks, and how O'Brien's plans the move from Sparks. ## Housing in San Jose runs well above Reno The American Community Survey puts median gross rent in the city of San Jose at $2,669 and median household income at $146,427. For the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro the medians are $2,840 for rent, $162,111 for household income and $1,447,800 for a home. In the Reno metro the same survey shows $1,592 rent and $87,485 household income. These are published medians, not a quote for any home or lease. They matter for a mover because a smaller home often follows a move to Silicon Valley, and that changes how much furniture comes along. A free in-home estimate in Reno or Sparks is the right time to decide what moves, what goes into storage and what is sold before the truck is loaded. ## A mild Santa Clara Valley climate NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for the San Jose station list a January high of 59.8 degrees with a low of 41.8, and a July high of 80.8 with a low of 58.1. Reno's station shows a January high of 47.7 and a July high of 93.9. The swing between seasons is much smaller in San Jose, and annual precipitation is 13.48 inches. For packing, that means heavy winter coats, snow boots and shovels may not earn a place on the truck. Sort them early and decide whether they stay in vault storage for visits back to the Sierra. ## California's rules for new residents California DMV gives new residents 10 days to hold a California driver license and 20 days to register a vehicle brought from another state. In Santa Clara County, as elsewhere in the state, book the DMV visit before moving day, because the license clock is the shorter one. California's base statewide sales and use tax rate is 7.25 percent, and district taxes add 0.10 to 2.00 percentage points where they apply. Income is taxed on a graduated schedule that tops out at 12.3 percent for 2025, while Nevada collects no individual income tax. A tax professional can explain how a mid-year move is reported. ## How the move works with O'Brien's You book the move with O'Brien's. An estimator visits your Reno or Sparks home for a free, no-obligation in-home estimate, and 10 free heavy-duty boxes come with it, yours to keep. We coordinate the shipment 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 in order. If a Bay Area lease starts after your Reno home closes, the household can wait in our 30,000 square foot Sparks warehouse. Vault storage starts from $40 per month, and about 2 to 3 weeks of notice schedules goods out. ### 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/) - [California Department of Tax and Fee Administration](https://cdtfa.ca.gov/industry/local-and-district-retailer-taxes/getting-started.htm) - [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 San Jose and Silicon Valley to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/san-jose-to-reno/) - [Moving between Reno and California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/california/) - [State taxes and DMV deadlines for movers, all 50 states](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/state-tax-and-dmv-table/) - [Cost of living: Reno vs major metros](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/cost-of-living-by-metro/) 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 much higher is housing in San Jose than in Reno? The American Community Survey lists a median home value of $1,233,200 for San Jose city and $502,300 for the Reno metro. Medians describe an area, not a particular home. ### How soon do I need a California driver license? California DMV tells new residents to get a California license within 10 days of becoming a resident. Vehicle registration has a 20 day window. ### What is San Jose weather like compared with Reno? NOAA normals show a July high of 80.8 degrees in San Jose against 93.9 in Reno, and a January high near 60 against 47.7. ## 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 Christy R. March 25, 2023 All of the above! Have used o'briens several times in the past and always had great timely service! ### Owner's reply Christy thank you so much, not just for the 5 star review but also for continuing to stay a O'Brien's Customer. We appreciate your repeat business and you know we love talking with you anytime! You know where to find us when you need us! J Jessica D. February 14, 2023 I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!! ### Owner's reply Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do. A Ami M. February 7, 2023 O'Brien's is great! They made my move easy. They were responsive, professional and accommodating. Trusting them with my move was one less thing I had to worry about. ### Owner's reply Ami thank you so much! It was a pleasure to assist you with your move and knowing that we were able to lessen any stress you may have had with the moving process, makes us so happy!! If you need anything in the future please let us know. ## 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