--- title: Moving from Reno to Santa Rosa | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-santa-rosa/ 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 Santa Rosa and Sonoma County # Moving from Reno to Santa Rosa Santa Rosa's July low averages 51.7 degrees in NOAA's 1991-2020 normals, nearly nine degrees cooler than Reno's 60.4, and the city is about 223 miles from our Sparks warehouse. Median home value there is $713,900 in the American Community Survey. 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 Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA 222 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 4 h 34 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1 - Main roads I-80, CA-12, CA-29 ## 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 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $104,674 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $2,158 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $815,500 | $502,300 | | January average high | 58 F | 48 F | | July average high | 84 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 Sonoma County, California, per year about 274 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 110 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). Santa Rosa is the largest city in Sonoma County, set between the redwood coast and the wine valleys. Census flows count about 274 people a year moving from Sonoma County to Washoe and about 110 a year going the other way. This page covers the Sonoma County end of the trip. ## A cool, wet North Bay climate The Santa Rosa station lists a January high of 57.9 degrees, a January low of 37.5, a July high of 83.5 and a July low of 51.7. Annual precipitation is 33.78 inches. NOAA does not publish a snowfall figure for that station. The 7.35 inches Reno receives a year looks small beside that. Households often add a rain jacket, a dehumidifier and a covered spot for outdoor furniture to their lists. ## Housing and rent in Sonoma County In the American Community Survey, Santa Rosa city has a median home value of $713,900, median gross rent of $2,152 and median household income of $99,060, with 43.3 percent of households renting. The Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro shows $815,500 for a home and $2,158 for rent. These medians compare with $502,300 and $1,592 for the Reno metro. A household that sells in Washoe County and buys in Sonoma County usually reviews how much furniture the new floor plan can hold. ## California's first-month checklist California DMV gives new residents 10 days for a California driver license and 20 days to register a vehicle from another state. The base statewide sales and use tax is 7.25 percent, and district taxes add 0.10 to 2.00 points where they apply. The Franchise Tax Board's 2025 schedule runs up to 12.3 percent on the highest brackets, and Nevada collects no individual income tax. A tax professional can explain how a mid-year move is treated. ## How we run a move to the North Bay You book with O'Brien's after a free in-home estimate that comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. We coordinate the move through the Bekins Van Lines network, with a delivery window set in your written estimate. See [how an interstate move works](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) for the order of steps. Sonoma County leases and closings do not always line up with a truck. Vault storage from $40 per month keeps the household in Sparks until you are ready. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [California DMV, Fast Facts 5: Requirements for a California Driver License](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/file/fast-facts-5-requirements-for-a-california-drivers-license/) - [California Franchise Tax Board, 2025 Tax Rate Schedules](https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2025/2025-540-tax-rate-schedules.pdf) - [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 Santa Rosa and Sonoma County to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/santa-rosa-to-reno/) - [Moving between Reno and California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/california/) - [Moving to Reno from California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-california/) - [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. Next ## Related routes and guides - [Moving from Santa Rosa and Sonoma County to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/santa-rosa-to-reno/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - [Moving to Reno from California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-california/) - [Moving from Nevada to California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-california/) - [Moving from Reno to Modesto](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-modesto/) - [Moving from Reno to Tucson](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-tucson/) - [Moving from Reno to Provo and Orem](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-provo-orem/) - [Moving from Reno to Salem, Oregon](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-salem/) - [Moving from Reno to Grand Junction](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-grand-junction/) - [Moving from Reno to Albuquerque](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-albuquerque/) Answers ## Moving from Reno to Santa Rosa and Sonoma County 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 cool are Santa Rosa summer nights? NOAA's normals list a July low of 51.7 degrees at the Santa Rosa station, against 60.4 at Reno. ### What is the median home value in Santa Rosa? The American Community Survey lists a median home value of $713,900 for Santa Rosa city and $815,500 for the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro. ### How long to get a California driver license? California DMV gives new residents 10 days to get a California driver license. ## 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) M Mark S. January 22, 2026 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. D Debbie G. October 17, 2025 Both movers were courteous, efficient and very carful with my furniture. Also, talking with Janet over the phone was a pleasure. L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! ## 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