--- title: Moving to Reno from Hawaii | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/from-hawaii/ 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/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - Moving to Reno from Hawaii # Moving to Reno from Hawaii About 2,501 people moved from Hawaii to Nevada in 2024, against about 1,355 the other way, and about 62 a year settle in Washoe County. You book with O'Brien's, and we coordinate the move from Hawaii through the Bekins network. 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/) ## Hawaii and Nevada at a glance - Moved from Hawaii to Nevada in 2024 about 2,501 - Moved from Nevada to Hawaii in 2024 about 1,355 - Moved into Washoe County from Hawaii, per year about 62 - State capital Urban Honolulu - State individual income tax collected, FY2024 $3,280,508 thousand - Median household income (state) $100,389 - Median rent (state) $1,971 - Register a car after moving to Hawaii within 30 days (Hawaii Revised Statutes 286-54 (Hawaii State Legislature)) - State income tax, top rate 11% (Hawaii Department of Taxation - Tax Rate Schedules for Taxable Years Beginning After December 31, 2024) - State sales tax, base rate 4% (Hawaii Department of Taxation - General Excise Tax (GET) Information) Data: [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 2018-2022 state-to-county migration flows](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/county-to-county-migration-flows.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections, FY2024](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/stc.html); [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-sets/acs-5year.html); [Hawaii Revised Statutes 286-54 (Hawaii State Legislature)](https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0286/HRS_0286-0054.htm); [Hawaii Revised Statutes 286-105 (Hawaii State Legislature)](https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0286/HRS_0286-0105.htm); [Hawaii Department of Taxation - Tax Rate Schedules for Taxable Years Beginning After December 31, 2024](https://tax.hawaii.gov/forms/d_25table-on/d_25table-on_p13/); [Hawaii Department of Taxation - General Excise Tax (GET) Information](https://tax.hawaii.gov/get/FAQ/). Hawaii has no road to Nevada, so this is a move across the water before it is a move by truck, and the numbers on this page say more about taxes and housing than about distance. Hawaii's rules come first, then the short Nevada side. ## Hawaii's rules for vehicles and licenses Hawaii Revised Statutes 286-54 gives a newcomer thirty days after starting to operate a vehicle in Hawaii to apply for registration. Hawaii law also exempts an adult holding a valid out-of-state license from the Hawaii license requirement, and no official source states a day count for a license transfer, so ask your county before you finalize dates. Those rules apply to people arriving in Hawaii. For you, the practical steps on the way out are ending your registration, handling any Hawaii county vehicle paperwork and keeping your license valid until you hold a Nevada one. ## Taxes: a bigger change than most moves Hawaii taxes income at graduated rates up to 11 percent on the top bracket for the 2025 schedule, according to the Hawaii Department of Taxation. Nevada has no personal state income tax. Hawaii has no sales tax; it charges a General Excise Tax, 4 percent on most business activity, with a county surcharge added in some places. Nevada's statewide minimum sales tax is 6.85 percent, with county rates on top. For many households leaving Hawaii, the income tax difference is part of the reason for moving. Ask a tax professional how a part-year Hawaii return applies to you. ## Why housing is part of the story The Census American Community Survey shows a median home value of $839,100 in Hawaii and median gross rent of $1,971, with 37 percent of households renting. Those are statistics for the whole state, and the [cost-of-living compare](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/cost-of-living-compare/) shows the same Census figures for the Reno metro so you can set them side by side. Hawaii also sends Nevada more movers than it takes back, a net of about 1,146 people in 2024, so you would not be the only newcomer from the islands. ## How the move works with O'Brien's Hawaii moves go through the Bekins network, since the trip needs more than a truck. You book the move with O'Brien's, and we coordinate it from your Hawaii home. Your written estimate sets the delivery window, so plan your arrival dates around that document and not around a guess. Once the shipment reaches Northern Nevada, O'Brien's handles delivery and unpacking in Reno, Sparks and Carson City. If your new home is not ready, the 30,000 square foot Sparks warehouse holds your goods in [vault storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/vault-storage/), from $40 per month. ## Packing for a move across the water Because goods travel a long way and change hands more than once, pack and label with care. [Professional packing](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/) can be full or partial, and the Sparks office carries packing supplies of every kind. The free in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. Plan around the items you will need on arrival: documents, medicines, a few days of clothing. Keep those with you. The Nevada deadlines are 30 days for registration and 30 days for a license, and the [moving to Reno guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) covers the rest. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Hawaii Department of Taxation, General Excise Tax](https://tax.hawaii.gov/get/FAQ/) - [Hawaii Revised Statutes 286-54, vehicle registration](https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0286/HRS_0286-0054.htm) - [U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows](https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/state-to-state-migration-flows.html) - [Nevada Revised Statutes, chapter 483](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-483.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 Honolulu to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/honolulu-to-reno/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - [Moving from Nevada to Hawaii](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-hawaii/) - [Vault storage: how 7 x 7 x 5 ft wooden vaults work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/vault-storage/) Route lookup ## How far is the drive? ### How far is your move? Where are you moving from (or to)? Your city Sparks, NV Interstate moves travel on the Bekins Van Lines network; O'Brien's has been a Bekins agent since 1955. [Get a long-distance estimate](#estimate)[See the route guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/) Popular: [Sacramento](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/sacramento-to-reno/) [Las Vegas](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-las-vegas/) [Boise](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-boise/) [Phoenix](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-phoenix/) [Portland](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-portland/) 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 ## Routes and guides for Hawaii - [Moving from Nevada to Hawaii](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/nevada-to-hawaii/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - [Moving from Honolulu to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/honolulu-to-reno/) - [Moving from Reno to Honolulu](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/long-distance-moving/routes/reno-to-honolulu/) Answers ## Moving to Reno from Hawaii 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 many people move from Hawaii to Nevada? The Census Bureau's 2024 one-year estimate is about 2,501 movers from Hawaii to Nevada, with a margin of error of about 1,347. The estimate for Washoe County is about 62 a year. ### Is there a driving route from Hawaii to Reno? No. Hawaii is a chain of islands, so the move uses the Bekins network for the water crossing. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. ### Does Hawaii have a state income tax? Yes, with graduated rates reaching 11 percent at the top bracket in the 2025 schedule. Nevada has no personal state income tax. ### Can O'Brien's help with a Hawaii move? Yes. You book with O'Brien's and we coordinate the move from your Hawaii home through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage 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) 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