--- title: Moving from Santa Rosa to Reno | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/santa-rosa-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 Santa Rosa and Sonoma County to Reno # Moving from Santa Rosa to Reno Santa Rosa to Reno is about 223 road miles, roughly 4 hours 34 minutes of free-flow driving, with 179 miles on I-80 and the Sierra crossing at Donner Summit, about 7,200 feet. Sonoma County sent about 274 people a year to Washoe County in the 2016-2020 Census flow data. 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/) Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA Reno-Sparks 222 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 4 h 34 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1 - Main roads I-80, CA-12, CA-29 ## 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 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $104,674 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $2,158 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $815,500 | $502,300 | | January average high | 58 F | 48 F | | July average high | 84 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 Sonoma County, California, per year about 274 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 110 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). Santa Rosa is the largest city in Sonoma County, a metro of about 486,000 people, and it is the only North Bay origin that starts its trip on a state route through wine country. The truck leaves the county on CA 12, then joins I-80 near Fairfield for the long climb. ## CA 12, CA 29 and then I-80 The route uses about 36 miles of CA 12 and a mile of CA 29 to cross from Sonoma Valley through Napa County and meet the interstate, then runs 179 miles on I-80. The road distance of about 223 miles compares with about 174 in a straight line, a smaller gap than from the South Bay or the coast. CA 12 is two lanes in places, with vineyards, farm traffic and weekend visitors, so a household truck is slower on this leg than the map suggests. Once on I-80 at Fairfield the truck follows the same corridor as the East Bay and Sacramento routes: Davis, Auburn, Colfax and the grade to the summit. ## Donner Summit in winter Donner Summit at about 7,200 feet is the only pass. Sonoma County gets about 34 inches of rain a year in the NOAA normals but almost no snow, so a Sierra storm is unfamiliar territory for many families. Chain controls on I-80 are posted on Caltrans QuickMap, and the NDOT site covers the Nevada side. Our [Sierra winter guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-winter/) explains why delivery windows widen in a storm week. ## Sonoma County and Reno compared Santa Rosa city has a median household income near $99,060, a median gross rent near $2,152 and a median home value near $713,900, according to the American Community Survey. Reno city's medians are $80,760, $1,556 and $548,300. Santa Rosa's January high is near 58 and its July high near 84, with chilly, damp nights. Reno's July high is about 94, its January lows reach 26, and it records about 7 inches of precipitation and 21 inches of snow in a year. The big difference is moisture: Santa Rosa gets more than four times as much rain as Reno. ## How O'Brien's coordinates the move You book with O'Brien's, and we coordinate the move from your Sonoma County home through the Bekins network. Delivery, unpacking and storage then happen in the Reno-Sparks area, where O'Brien's has operated since 1941. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. Wine collections, art and glass are common in Sonoma homes. Tell the estimator about them at the free in-home estimate so the plan covers wrapping and handling. ## Practical notes After a fire-season move, keep copies of your inventory and condition report, since long-distance estimates are itemized. For Nevada registration and tax steps, read [moving to Reno from California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-california/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Caltrans QuickMap](https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/) - [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) - [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 Vallejo and Fairfield (Solano County) to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/vallejo-fairfield-to-reno/) - [Moving from San Francisco and the Peninsula to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/san-francisco-to-reno/) - [Moving to Reno from California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-california/) - [Moving in winter in the Sierra](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-winter/) 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 Reno to Santa Rosa and Sonoma County](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-santa-rosa/) - [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 Vallejo and Fairfield (Solano County) to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/vallejo-fairfield-to-reno/) - [Moving from Davis and Woodland (Yolo County) to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/davis-woodland-to-reno/) - [Moving from Stockton to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/stockton-to-reno/) - [Moving from Modesto to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/modesto-to-reno/) - [Moving from Fresno to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/fresno-to-reno/) - [Moving from Bakersfield to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/bakersfield-to-reno/) Answers ## Moving from Santa Rosa and Sonoma County to Reno 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 long does Santa Rosa to Reno take? About 223 miles and 4 hours 34 minutes of free-flow driving, using CA 12 and then I-80. A loaded truck is slower, and the written estimate sets the delivery window. ### Does the truck cross a pass? Yes, Donner Summit on I-80 at about 7,200 feet. ### Does O'Brien's handle the Reno side? Yes. O'Brien's delivers and unpacks in the Reno area and can store the shipment in Sparks. ## 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) F Francie H. February 20, 2026 We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future. ### Owner's reply Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity! M Mark S. January 22, 2026 Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job. D Debbie G. October 17, 2025 Both movers were courteous, efficient and very carful with my furniture. Also, talking with Janet over the phone was a pleasure. ## 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