--- title: Moving from Reno to Seattle | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-seattle/ 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 Seattle # Moving from Reno to Seattle Reno to Seattle is about 705 road miles, a 14 h 42 min free-flow drive, which is two days 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 705 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 14 h 42 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 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $115,177 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $2,000 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $717,500 | $502,300 | | January average high | 49 F | 48 F | | July average high | 77 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in | - Moved from Washington to Nevada (2024) about 4,887 - Moved from Nevada to Washington (2024) about 4,109 - Moved into Washoe County from Snohomish County, Washington, King County, Washington, Pierce County, Washington, per year about 318 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 272 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). Seattle is the one big West Coast destination where the tax picture looks familiar to a Nevada household: no income tax on wages. Almost everything else is different, from the rain to the housing market to the way the state handles the license and plates. This page covers the Seattle end of the move. ## Washington's 30-day rule The Washington Department of Licensing says you have 30 days after moving to Washington to get your Washington driver license, and the same 30 days to register your vehicle. It also notes that a Washington license is required before vehicles can be registered, so the license visit comes first. The state sales tax is 6.5 percent, and cities and counties add a local portion, so the posted rate at a Seattle checkout is higher than the state number. The Department of Revenue lists rates by location. ## Taxes: wages stay untaxed, other items change Washington does not currently have an individual income tax on wages, and Nevada does not either, so a paycheck keeps its familiar shape. The Department of Revenue does list a separate capital gains excise tax on certain long-term gains, and it publishes a new tax on adjusted gross income above $1 million that is scheduled to begin in 2028, with a repeal initiative certified for the ballot. A tax professional can tell you whether either applies to you. ## What the Seattle climate does to a move NOAA's normals for the Seattle Boeing Field station show a January high of 48.6 degrees with a low of 36.8, a July high of 77.3 and a low of 57.5, and about 36.5 inches of precipitation a year. Reno is far drier, so rain is the main adjustment. Wet weather matters on delivery day, so ask the estimator how the crew handles a rainy unloading and plan covered parking for the truck where the building allows it. ## Seattle housing, from the Census The city of Seattle has 754,195 residents in the ACS. Median gross rent is $2,030, median household income is $123,860 and 56.3 percent of households rent. The metro's median home value is $717,500, below the city figure of $938,600, which is why many arrivals look at the suburbs. ## 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. We coordinate the move from your Reno or Sparks home through the Bekins Van Lines network, and your written estimate sets the delivery window. The route north uses US 97 and I-5 for much of the way, and the full steps are on [how an interstate move works](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/). If your Seattle lease starts later than your move-out, vault storage in our warehouse starts from $40 per month. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Washington Department of Licensing, Moving to Washington](https://dol.wa.gov/moving-washington) - [Washington Department of Revenue, Income tax](https://dor.wa.gov/taxes-rates/income-tax) - [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 Seattle to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/seattle-to-reno/) - [State taxes and DMV deadlines for movers, all 50 states](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/state-tax-and-dmv-table/) - [Moving to a new state checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-a-new-state-checklist/) 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 Seattle to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/seattle-to-reno/) - [Long-distance routes to and from Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) - [Moving to Reno from Washington](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-washington/) - [Moving from Nevada to Washington](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-washington/) - [Moving from Reno to Portland](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-portland/) - [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/) Answers ## Moving from Reno to Seattle 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 get a Washington license? The Washington Department of Licensing says 30 days after you move, and a license is needed before registering a vehicle. ### Does Washington have an income tax? The Department of Revenue says there is no individual income tax on wages today; a separate capital gains excise tax and a tax scheduled for 2028 on income above $1 million are described on its site. ### How much rain does Seattle get? NOAA's normals for Boeing Field show about 36.5 inches of precipitation 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) 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! E Edward G. September 14, 2025 James and the crew were terrific. N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank 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