--- title: Moving from Tacoma to Reno | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/tacoma-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 Tacoma to Reno # Moving from Tacoma to Reno Tacoma to Reno is about 672 miles, a 14 hour free-flow drive, and the route spends 251 miles on I-5 before turning east at OR 58. Tacoma has 222,758 residents in the city, and Pierce County is the source of one of the more consistent flows to Washoe County. 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/) Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Reno-Sparks 672 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 14 h - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 2 - Main roads I-5, CA-139, OR 58 **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024; NOAA normals 1991-2020)** | Measure | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $115,177 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $2,000 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $717,500 | $502,300 | | January average high | 46 F | 48 F | | July average high | 76 F | 94 F | | Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in | - Moved from Washington to Nevada (2024) about 4,887 - Moved from Nevada to Washington (2024) about 4,109 - Moved into Washoe County from Pierce County, Washington, per year about 157 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 39 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). Census counts put the flow from Pierce County to Washoe County at about 157 people a year (2016-2020), against about 39 moving the other way, so the traffic runs strongly toward Reno. Washington as a whole sent about 4,887 people to Nevada in 2024. ## The drive: I-5, OR 58, US 97, CA 139 and US 395 Tacoma starts about 33 miles closer to Reno than Seattle does, and the route is the same after the Willamette Valley. The truck takes I-5 for about 251 miles, then OR 58 for about 85 miles over the Cascades, US 97 for about 82 miles, and CA 139 for about 98 miles through Modoc County. US 395 carries the last leg into the Reno area. The total is about 672 miles. The first third of the trip is a freeway day, with ports, warehouses and heavy traffic around the Puget Sound and Portland corridors. After that the route turns to two-lane highway. WSDOT is the source for the Tacoma end, Oregon TripCheck for OR 58 and US 97, and Caltrans QuickMap for CA 139 and US 395. Two days at 500 miles a day means an overnight stop, and loading, weight stops and Sparks scheduling all fall within the trip. Your written estimate sets the delivery window, not the map. The route reaches Reno from the north on US 395, so the Sierra summits and their chain controls are not part of the trip. ## Tacoma and Reno side by side Tacoma averages about 42.0 inches of precipitation a year, against about 7.4 at the Reno airport. The January average high is 46.3 F in Tacoma and 47.7 F in Reno, and July highs are 75.5 F and 93.9 F. Reno summers are much hotter, and the nights cool off fast. The table above uses Census figures for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, so it is a regional comparison: a median gross rent of $2,000 and a median home value of $717,500 against Reno-Sparks at a median gross rent of $1,592 and a median home value of $502,300. The city of Tacoma itself has a median gross rent of $1,676 and a median home value of $479,600. ## How the move works with O'Brien's You book the move with O'Brien's, the Bekins Van Lines agent in Sparks, and we coordinate it from your Tacoma home through the Bekins network. When the shipment reaches Northern Nevada, we handle delivery, unpacking and, if your new place is not ready, storage in our 30,000 square foot Sparks warehouse (vault storage from $40 per month). Call 775-359-6683 for a phone ballpark, or send an online request. ## Planning Long-distance moves are priced by weight, and the estimate is itemized and in writing. The [Washington to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-washington/) covers Nevada license and registration steps, and the [long-distance checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/long-distance-moving-checklist/) keeps mail, utilities and records on schedule. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Washington State DOT travel alerts and mountain passes](https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/) - [Oregon DOT TripCheck road conditions](https://tripcheck.com/) - [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) ### 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 Reno to Seattle](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-seattle/) - [Moving to Reno from Washington](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-washington/) - [How an interstate move works with a Bekins agent](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/how-interstate-moves-work/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) 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 far is Tacoma from Reno? About 672 miles by road, which is about 14 hours of free-flow driving. ### Is the route the same as from Seattle? Yes after the first miles. Tacoma is about 33 miles closer, and both use I-5, OR 58, US 97, CA 139 and US 395. ### Do more people move from Tacoma to Reno or the reverse? The Census counts about 157 people a year from Pierce County to Washoe County and about 39 the other way (2016-2020). ## 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) P Patrick R. September 19, 2026 The two gentlemen that helped me move today were very Helpful and professional! T Tommy B. August 21, 2026 Great local business. Very family oriented with highly knowledgeable staff with remarkable employees going the extra mile. If you need a moving service for any reason, go here. ### Owner's reply Thanks Tommy appreciate you giving us a review. R Robert B. June 22, 2026 The movers were very professional and took care of my stuff there were no worries and stress free amazing 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