--- title: Moving from Reno to Twin Falls | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-twin-falls/ 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 Twin Falls # Moving from Reno to Twin Falls Idaho gives new residents 30 days to get an Idaho license and to register a vehicle, and it taxes income at a flat 5.3 percent for 2025. Twin Falls is about 452 miles from our Sparks warehouse, most of it on I-80. 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 Twin Falls, ID 452 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 7 h 49 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1 - Main roads I-80, I-80 BUS, US 93 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Twin Falls, ID | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $68,810 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,071 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $325,500 | $502,300 | | January average high | 37 F | 48 F | | July average high | 88 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in | - Moved from Idaho to Nevada (2024) about 2,150 - Moved from Nevada to Idaho (2024) about 3,270 - Moved into Washoe County from Twin Falls County, Idaho, per year about 25 - 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). Twin Falls lies in Idaho's Magic Valley on the Snake River plain at 3,731 feet. Census flow tables show about 176 people a year moving from Washoe County to Twin Falls County, with a wide margin of error. This page sticks to the Idaho side of the trip. ## Idaho's 30-day rules and its taxes The Idaho Transportation Department's New to Idaho page says to title and register your vehicle within 30 days of moving, whether or not the old registration has expired. The driver manual gives the same 30 days for an Idaho license. Idaho defines residency as 90 continuous days of domicile but lets you declare it earlier, so many households start the paperwork in the first week. Idaho's sales and use tax rate is 6 percent, and the Tax Commission's rate schedule shows a flat 5.3 percent individual income tax rate for 2025, the latest year it lists. Nevada collects no individual income tax, so ask a tax professional how a part-year return is filed. ## Housing in the Magic Valley The city of Twin Falls shows a median home value of $321,300, median gross rent of $1,082 and median household income of $61,205 in the American Community Survey. The Twin Falls metro lists medians of $325,500, $1,071 and $68,810. Reno's metro medians are $502,300, $1,592 and $87,485. The median age in the city is 35.1, about four years younger than Reno's metro median of 39.5, and 35.9 percent of households rent. ## Colder winters, similar summers At the Twin Falls airport station NOAA lists a January high of 37.0 degrees and a low of 21.1, against 47.7 and 26.1 in Reno. July highs are 88.4 in Twin Falls and 93.9 in Reno. Annual precipitation is 10.28 inches, versus 7.35 in Reno. Pack winter gear last and leave it reachable. A January delivery should be planned with an eye to the forecast, and the written estimate sets your window. ## A one-day haul on I-80 You book with O'Brien's, and an estimator visits your Reno or Sparks home with a free, no-obligation estimate and 10 free heavy-duty boxes. We coordinate the move through the Bekins Van Lines network. The [guide to interstate moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) lists each step. If you want to move in two stages, storage can hold the household in Sparks. Vault storage starts at $40 per month. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Idaho Transportation Department, New to Idaho](https://itd.idaho.gov/guide/new-to-idaho/) - [Idaho State Tax Commission, Individual income tax rates](https://tax.idaho.gov/taxes/income-tax/individual-income/individual-income-tax-rate-schedule/) - [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/) - [State taxes and DMV deadlines for movers, all 50 states](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/state-tax-and-dmv-table/) - [Where people leaving Reno move](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/where-reno-movers-go/) - [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) 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 vehicle in Idaho? Idaho's New to Idaho page says to title and register within 30 days of moving to the state. ### What is Idaho's sales tax? The Idaho State Tax Commission lists a 6 percent sales and use tax rate. ### Is Twin Falls colder than Reno? In January, yes. NOAA lists a 37.0 degree average high at Twin Falls against 47.7 at Reno. ## 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) 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! C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. ## 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