--- title: Moving from Reno to Washington, DC | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-washington-dc/ 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: Fastily, CC BY-SA 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 Washington, DC # Moving from Reno to Washington, DC The District of Columbia gives new residents 60 days to hold a DC driver license and to register a vehicle, and Washington is about 2,600 miles from Reno. DC income tax reaches 10.75 percent on income over $1,000,000. 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 2,598 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 45 h 21 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 6 - Main roads I-80, I-76, I-70 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $126,684 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $2,027 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $579,900 | $502,300 | | January average high | 45 F | 48 F | | July average high | 90 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | 13.7 in | 20.9 in | - Moved from Nevada to District of Columbia (2024) about 503 - Moved into Washoe County from Fairfax County, Virginia, Fauquier County, Virginia, Prince William County, Virginia, per year about 163 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 317 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). Moving to the capital means a city with its own rules instead of a state's. The DC DMV, the Office of Tax and Revenue and the surrounding Virginia and Maryland counties all matter, because many households in the metro live across a state line from where they work. This page covers the DC end of the move. ## DC DMV and the 60-day rule The DC DMV says that if you live in the District 60 days or more and operate a motor vehicle in public space, DC law requires a DC driver license. Vehicle registration also lists 60 days for new residents. Convert the license first, since the registration process asks for it, and expect a DC inspection of the vehicle. ## How DC taxes compare The Office of Tax and Revenue publishes DC's graduated income tax schedule, which reaches 10.75 percent on income above $1,000,000. Nevada has no personal income tax. The general sales tax rate is 6 percent in DC. A household that lives in Maryland or Virginia and works in DC faces a different tax filing than one that lives in the District, so pick your address before you plan your tax year. ## A four-season mid-Atlantic climate NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Reagan National Airport show a January high of 44.8 degrees and low of 30.1, a July high of 89.6 and low of 72.4, 41.8 inches of precipitation and about 13.7 inches of snow a year. The city is near 55 feet above sea level. Summer humidity is the largest change from Reno's dry heat, and an occasional winter storm can slow a delivery. ## Housing in the District and the metro The American Community Survey puts the District's median home value at $737,100, median gross rent at $1,954 and the renter share at 58.5 percent. The wider Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro has a median home value of $579,900 and rent of $2,027. Many apartment buildings have move-in rules, elevator reservations and loading-zone permits, and those are worth checking with the building manager early. ## The O'Brien's side of a DC move You book with O'Brien's in Sparks. An estimator comes to your home, the estimate is free and comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes, and the numbers are itemized and in writing. Packing and loading happen in Northern Nevada, and the Bekins network carries the move to Washington. A building elevator slot can set the date, so your written estimate sets the delivery window and the storage fallback is vault storage from $40 per month. See [how an interstate move works](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [DC DMV, Driver Licenses](https://dmv.dc.gov/service/driver-licenses) - [DC Office of Tax and Revenue, Income Tax Rates](https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/dc-individual-and-fiduciary-income-tax-rates) - [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 Washington, DC to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/washington-dc-to-reno/) - [Moving from Nevada to District of Columbia](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-district-of-columbia/) - [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 get a DC license? The DC DMV says DC law requires a DC license if you live in the District 60 days or more and operate a motor vehicle. ### What is DC's sales tax? The District's general sales tax rate is 6 percent. ### Does it snow in Washington? NOAA's normals for Reagan National record about 13.7 inches of snow 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) 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. N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. G Greg S. January 22, 2025 3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again. ### Owner's reply Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again! ## 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