--- title: Moving from Vallejo and Fairfield to Reno | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/vallejo-fairfield-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 --- Photo: Sarah Stierch (Missvain), CC BY 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 Vallejo and Fairfield (Solano County) to Reno # Moving from Vallejo and Fairfield to Reno Vallejo and Fairfield are about 191 road miles from Reno, roughly 3 hours 44 minutes of free-flow driving, and 188 of those miles are on I-80 over Donner Summit at about 7,200 feet. Solano County sent about 240 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/) Vallejo, CA Reno-Sparks 191 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 3 h 44 min - Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day 1 - Main roads 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 | Vallejo, CA | Reno-Sparks | | --- | --- | --- | | Median household income | $100,401 | $87,485 | | Median gross rent | $2,163 | $1,592 | | Median home value | $617,700 | $502,300 | | January average high | 57 F | 48 F | | July average high | 79 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 Solano County, California, per year about 240 - Moved from Washoe County to them, per year about 89 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). Solano County sits where I-80 leaves the Bay Area, so this move is a single road from start to finish. The Vallejo metro has about 451,000 residents, and from Fairfield the highway is 166 miles in a straight line from Reno but 191 by road. ## One highway, 188 miles The route is I-80 from end to end: Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, Davis, Sacramento, Roseville, Auburn, Colfax, Truckee and the state line. Nothing else appears in the route block. That means no connecting highways to plan around, and the only stops are the ones the crew chooses. The 3 hours 44 minutes of free-flow driving is for a car. A truck climbs the Sierra at lower speed, and hours-of-service rules for drivers limit how far one driver can run in a day. For a household move this distance is usually one travel day, but your delivery window comes from the written estimate. ## Winter on the Sierra grade The only pass is Donner Summit at about 7,200 feet. The valley below it has hot, dry summers, and the grade has snow, ice and chain controls in winter. If your move is between November and March, watch Caltrans QuickMap for chain requirements on I-80 and the NDOT site once you cross into Nevada. The [mountain pass reference](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/data/mountain-passes/) lists the typical winter controls for each crossing. ## Solano County and Reno compared Vallejo city has a median household income near $90,171, a median gross rent near $2,073 and a median home value near $589,500 in the American Community Survey. Reno city's medians are $80,760, $1,556 and $548,300. The gap in housing cost is smaller than from San Francisco, which is one reason Solano County families move. Weather also shifts more gently than from the coast. The Napa-area station records a January high near 57, a July high near 79 and about 20 inches of rain. Reno's July high is about 94 and its January lows fall near 26, with 7 inches of precipitation and 21 inches of snow. ## How O'Brien's handles it You book with O'Brien's, and we coordinate the move from your Vallejo or Fairfield home through the Bekins network. After the long-distance leg, O'Brien's delivers and unpacks in Reno or Sparks, or holds your goods in vault storage from $40 per month if the home is not ready. Estimates are itemized and in writing. ## Military households Military households in the Solano County area book a household goods move through the installation transportation office or Personal Property Office, and O'Brien's is DOD approved for military moving and storage. See [military moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/) for details. ### 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 the East Bay (Oakland) to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/east-bay-to-reno/) - [Moving from Davis and Woodland (Yolo County) to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/davis-woodland-to-reno/) - [Moving to Reno from California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-california/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) 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 Fairfield from Reno? About 191 road miles from the Vallejo-Fairfield area, almost all on I-80, or 3 hours 44 minutes of free-flow driving. ### Is this the shortest California route O'Brien's lists? Only a few California origins are closer: Yuba City at 127 miles, Sacramento at 134 and Davis at 149. ### Where do I start? Request the free in-home estimate. It comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. ## 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 Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! E Edward G. September 14, 2025 James and the crew were terrific. N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! ## 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