--- title: Moving from San Luis Obispo to Reno | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/san-luis-obispo-to-reno/ 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 San Luis Obispo to Reno # Moving from San Luis Obispo to Reno San Luis Obispo to Reno is about 427 miles, roughly eight hours of free-flow driving, and the route climbs to Donner Summit at about 7,200 feet. It is a long Central Coast route that still fits in a single driving day for a truck. 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/) San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA Reno-Sparks 426 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 8 h 12 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1 - Main roads I-5, I-80, CA-41 ## 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 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $97,446 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $1,992 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $824,700 | $502,300 | | January average high | 65 F | 48 F | | July average high | 78 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 San Luis Obispo County, California, per year about 10 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 49 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). San Luis Obispo city has about 48,500 residents, a median age of 26.3 and a median home value of $935,100. The Central Coast metro adds up to about 281,500 people. Many households leaving have equity to spend, which makes Reno's $548,300 city median feel like a different market. ## The drive: coast, valley and Sierra The route data lists four highways. US 101 covers about 30 miles near the start, CA 41 about 33, I-5 about 198 and I-80 about 124. The path leaves the coast, crosses the hills into the San Joaquin Valley, runs north on I-5 for most of the trip, then turns onto I-80 and climbs. There is more than one way to drive between the Central Coast and Reno, and the figures here are for the road the routing data chose. Your driver and dispatcher make the final call, based on traffic and weather on the day of the move. At about 7,200 feet, Donner Summit is the only pass listed. The climb is gradual on I-80, but chain controls can apply during storms, and it helps to check Caltrans QuickMap and NDOT before a winter move. Eight hours of free-flow driving means a long day for the crew, so expect a pickup that starts early and arrival planned within the delivery window in your written estimate. Because the route is long and mostly freeway, fuel stops and rest breaks are part of the plan. Drivers follow federal hours-of-service limits, which is another reason the written estimate, not the map, sets the delivery window. ## What the miles mean for a move At 427 miles the trip crosses the line from a regional move to a true long-distance one. Interstate household goods are priced by weight, and the inventory and condition report before packing is where that weight is recorded. Because San Luis Obispo is a college and wine-country town, many households carry bikes, surfboards, instruments and wine collections. Each is listed in the inventory, and special items such as pianos or fine art can be crated and handled separately. ## Cost and climate at both ends San Luis Obispo city's median gross rent is $1,965; Reno city's is $1,556. The metro median household income is $97,446 and Reno's metro is $87,485. These are Census statistics for areas, and your own costs depend on the home you choose. Census flow estimates between San Luis Obispo County and Washoe County are small and uncertain, with a margin of error larger than the estimate itself. The safe summary is that people move both ways. The weather is the clearer difference: the San Luis Obispo station averages a July high of 78.0 and no snow in the normals, while Reno reaches 93.9 in July and gets about 21 inches of snow a year. ## How the move works with O'Brien's You book with O'Brien's, a Bekins agent since 1955 based in Sparks. We coordinate the move from your San Luis Obispo address through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. Our 30,000 square foot warehouse takes goods when a closing is delayed, and vault storage starts at $40 per month. The free estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes. For choosing between mover types, see [mover vs moving broker](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/carrier-vs-broker/). ## Getting settled in Reno Nevada has no state income tax on wages, which is part of the draw for Californians. Your license, registration and voter details still need updating, and the [new resident checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/new-resident-checklist/) walks through each step. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [California Department of Transportation, Caltrans QuickMap](https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/) - [Nevada DOT, NV Roads travel information](https://www.nvroads.com/) - [FMCSA, Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move) - [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) ### 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 Salinas and Monterey to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/salinas-monterey-to-reno/) - [Moving to Reno from California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-california/) - [What goes into a long-distance moving cost (weight, distance, services)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/long-distance-moving-cost/) - [Long-distance moving as a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/) 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 many miles is San Luis Obispo to Reno? About 427 miles by the route data, or roughly eight hours of driving without stops. ### Which highways does the move use? US 101, CA 41, I-5 and I-80, with Donner Summit at about 7,200 feet as the only pass. ### Who is my contact for a move from San Luis Obispo? You book with O'Brien's in Sparks. Our estimators coordinate the move through the Bekins network and handle the Reno end. ## 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 Leticia H. November 1, 2024 O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys. 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!!! ## 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