--- title: Moving from Reno to Tampa | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-tampa/ 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 --- Photo: Sarah Stierch (Missvain), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - [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 Tampa-St. Petersburg # Moving from Reno to Tampa Florida gives new residents 10 days to register a vehicle and 30 days to get a Florida driver license, so the paperwork clock in Tampa is short. The move covers about 2,850 miles, almost all of it on interstates from Reno. 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 2,850 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 49 h 47 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 6 - Main roads I-80, I-75, I-24 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $74,392 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,628 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $345,100 | $502,300 | | January average high | 71 F | 48 F | | July average high | 91 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 0.0 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from Florida to Nevada (2024) about 6,293 - Moved from Nevada to Florida (2024) about 9,338 - Moved into Washoe County from Pinellas County, Florida, Hillsborough County, Florida, Pasco County, Florida, per year about 225 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 260 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). Tampa-St. Petersburg is a Gulf Coast metro of three counties, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco, and it is a very different place from the high desert you leave in Reno. This page covers the Tampa side of the move: the state deadlines, the tax picture, the weather you will unpack into and what homes cost there. ## Florida's 10-day vehicle clock The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles tells new residents to register their vehicles within 10 days of starting work, enrolling children in public school or otherwise establishing residency. The driver license window is longer, 30 days from establishing residency. Ten days passes quickly when boxes are still stacked in the garage. Many Reno households gather the title, proof of insurance and identification into one folder before the truck leaves, so the county tax collector visit can happen in the first week. ## Taxes in the Tampa area Florida's Department of Revenue states that the state does not impose a personal income tax. The general state sales tax rate is 6 percent, and counties add a discretionary surtax that ranges from 0 to 2.5 percent, so the rate on a receipt can be higher than the state figure alone. Nevada also collects no individual income tax, so a paycheck keeps its shape on this move. The shift to plan for is the sales tax rate and the vehicle fees. ## A Gulf Coast climate after the high desert NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for the Tampa airport station show a January high of 71.3 degrees and low of 52.8, a July high of 91.0 and a July low of 76.6. Annual precipitation is about 49.5 inches and no measurable snow is recorded. The city sits at about 4 feet above sea level. Humidity is the real adjustment. Wood furniture, pianos and framed art move well in a humid climate when they are padded and wrapped correctly, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, which is worth remembering when you pick a delivery month. ## Housing costs, in Census numbers The American Community Survey puts median gross rent in the city of Tampa at $1,701 a month and the median home value at $420,400, with 49.7 percent of households renting. For the wider Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro, the median home value is $345,100 and median gross rent is $1,628. These are published medians, not a quote for any home. Census flow estimates show people moving in both directions between Washoe County and the Tampa Bay counties, roughly 225 a year toward Washoe and 260 a year the other way over 2016-2020. ## How the Reno to Tampa move works with O'Brien's You book the move with O'Brien's in Sparks. An estimator visits your home for a free, no-obligation in-home estimate, and the visit comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes you keep. We handle the estimate, packing, storage and loading in Northern Nevada, and the Bekins Van Lines network carries the shipment to Florida. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. If your Tampa lease starts after your Reno home sells, vault storage from $40 per month holds the household in our Sparks warehouse. Give about 2 to 3 weeks of notice to ship stored goods. The [how an interstate move works](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) page walks through the steps in order. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, New Resident](https://www.flhsmv.gov/new-resident/) - [Florida Department of Revenue, Sales and Use Tax](https://floridarevenue.com/taxes/taxesfees/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 from Tampa-St. Petersburg to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/tampa-to-reno/) - [Moving from Nevada to Florida](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-florida/) - [Moving between Reno and The East, South and Midwest](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-and-midwest/) 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 long do I have to register a car in Florida? The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles lists 10 days for registering a vehicle, and 30 days from establishing residency for the driver license. ### Does Florida have a state income tax? No. The Florida Department of Revenue says the state does not impose a personal income tax. The general state sales tax is 6 percent, plus a county surtax. ### Does it ever snow in Tampa? NOAA's normals for the Tampa airport station record no measurable annual snowfall, about 49.5 inches of rain and a July high near 91 degrees. ## 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) R Robert B. June 22, 2026 The movers were very professional and took care of my stuff there were no worries and stress free amazing job. J Janet M. May 16, 2026 I was so impressed with the way the crew handled and packed each piece of furniture for short term storage. They were polite and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a move. ### Owner's reply Janet we are so glad to hear that your move was a great success and we sincerely appreciate you providing us with this wonderful review. We will continue to provide you with the best service as we move forward. J Judy H. April 7, 2026 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!! ### Owner's reply 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. ## 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