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title: Moving from Reno to Yuba City | O'Brien's Moving
url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-yuba-city/
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
---

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- Moving from Reno to Yuba City

# Moving from Reno to Yuba City

Yuba City is about 127 miles from our Sparks warehouse, a short interstate haul, and its median home value is $434,600 in the American Community Survey. The valley floor there sits only 55 feet above sea level.

or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683)

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Reno-Sparks Yuba City, CA

127 miles by road

- Driving time (free-flow) about 2 h 46 min
- Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1
- Main roads CA-20, I-80

## 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 | Yuba City, CA | Reno-Sparks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median household income | $78,179 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,386 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $424,200 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 56 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 96 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 Sutter County, California, Yuba County, California, per year about 32
- Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 167

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).

Yuba City and Marysville face each other across the Feather River, and together they form a small metro in the Sacramento Valley farm belt. Census flows between Washoe County and Sutter and Yuba counties are modest, and their margins of error are large, so the fair summary is that people move both ways. This page describes the Yuba-Sutter end of the move.

## A short haul to the valley floor

The road trip is short by long-distance standards, mostly I-80 and CA 20, and it ends near sea level. Even so, a move that crosses a state line is an interstate move, and the paperwork follows the interstate rules in [how an interstate move works](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/).

Your written estimate sets the delivery window, since it depends on the whole shipment and not on mileage alone.

## Prices and rents in Yuba-Sutter

The American Community Survey lists Yuba City at $434,600 for median home value, $1,454 for median gross rent and $75,477 for median household income, with 42.7 percent of households renting. The Yuba City metro shows $424,200 for a home and $1,386 for rent.

These medians describe the area. They sit below the Reno metro's $502,300 median home value, which is why some households weigh a move to the valley when they want a lower-cost market.

## Heat, fog and farm-country weather

The Marysville airport station lists a January high of 55.5 degrees, a January low of 38.2, a July high of 96.2 and a July low of 60.7, with 20.07 inches of precipitation a year. NOAA does not publish a snowfall figure for that station.

Reno's July low is 60.4 degrees, so summer nights are about as cool in Yuba City while the days run hotter. Plan to put plants and perishable items in a cooler spot on delivery day.

## California registration and tax basics

California DMV gives new residents 10 days to get 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 districts can add up to 2.00 points.

O'Brien's books the move and coordinates it through the Bekins Van Lines network after a free in-home estimate that includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes. If the Yuba City closing slips, vault storage from $40 per month keeps your furniture in our Sparks warehouse.

### Sources (checked October 18, 2026)

- [California DMV, New California Resident](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-education-and-safety/special-interest-driver-guides/new-to-california/)
- [California Department of Tax and Fee Administration](https://cdtfa.ca.gov/industry/local-and-district-retailer-taxes/getting-started.htm)
- [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 Yuba City and Marysville to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/yuba-city-to-reno/)
- [Moving between Reno and California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/california/)
- [Moving to a new state checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-a-new-state-checklist/)
- [State taxes and DMV deadlines for movers, all 50 states](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/state-tax-and-dmv-table/)

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 Yuba City and Marysville to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/yuba-city-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 the Inland Empire](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-inland-empire/)
- [Moving from Reno to Stockton](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-stockton/)
- [Moving from Reno to Tampa-St. Petersburg](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-tampa/)
- [Moving from Reno to Sarasota](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-north-port-sarasota/)
- [Moving from Reno to Chicago](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-chicago/)
- [Moving from Reno to Washington, DC](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-washington-dc/)

Answers

## Moving from Reno to Yuba City 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 far is Yuba City from Reno?

It is about 127 miles by road from our Sparks warehouse, mostly on I-80 and CA 20.

### What is the median home value in Yuba City?

The American Community Survey lists a median home value of $434,600 for Yuba City city and $424,200 for the Yuba City metro.

### How long do I have to register a vehicle in California?

California DMV allows 20 days from becoming a resident or bringing the vehicle into the state.

## 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 Michelle C.

August 28, 2024

Extremely happy with the moving experience. The moving team showed up on time, friendly and polite. They did a wonderful job moving our boxes and furniture to the new location. We moved a three bedroom home and I could not be more pleased with the employees who assisted with the move. Highly recommend O'Brien moving for your move.

### Owner's reply

Michelle, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear about the move experience you had with our company and glad to know we met your expectations! It means a lot to us to know that. Thank you for choosing us as your moving partner.

S Sonia P.

August 4, 2023

Talk about organized people. I peeked in the truck about an hour into the job and was amazed at how well organized it was and how many of my things had protective coverings. Our bed is a mechanical one and a nightmare to us, but these guys had no issue with it at all. Although I have no desire to ever move again--but if I did, I would be calling these guys for sure!!!

J Jennifer C.

August 3, 2023

Customer service, packers, and loaders were very responsive, professional, and did an overall great job.

## 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
