--- title: Moving to & from Truckee, Tahoe & Northern California url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/ 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/) - Moving to, from and around Truckee, Tahoe and Northern California # Moving to, from and around Truckee, Tahoe and Northern California O'Brien's moves households between Northern Nevada and Truckee, both shores of Lake Tahoe, Susanville, Portola and the rest of Northern California under federal authority, U.S. DOT No. 30611. Your free in-home estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes. 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/) Many of our moves cross the Sierra. Interstate 80 climbs from Reno over Donner Summit to Truckee, and Highway 395 runs north toward Susanville, so a drive that looks short on a map can take real planning. The crew knows those roads, and the estimate for a Sierra move accounts for them. ## At a glance - Truckee, Tahoe City, Kings Beach and South Lake Tahoe - Susanville, Portola and Northern California - Federal interstate authority for Nevada and California moves - Winter planning built into the schedule ## How a Nevada and California move is classed Any move from Nevada to California crosses a state line, so federal rules in 49 CFR Part 375 apply. O'Brien's moves these shipments under U.S. DOT No. 30611 and MC-109375. That means a written estimate, an inventory with a condition report, and the consumer booklets FMCSA requires. ## Where we go Common destinations are Truckee, Tahoe City and Kings Beach on the north shore, and Stateline and Zephyr Cove on the Nevada side, plus South Lake Tahoe on the California side. Read the region pages for [Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/lake-tahoe-and-truckee/) and [northeastern California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/northeastern-california/). A reviewer described three O'Brien's movers who came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to clear furniture from a large warehouse and called them on time and professional (Greg S.). ## Mountain moves and weather Sierra roads change by the hour in winter. Caltrans posts chain controls and closures on QuickMap, and NDOT posts Nevada conditions on NVRoads. Moves over Donner Summit are planned with that information, and the guide on [moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee in winter](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-at-lake-tahoe-in-winter/) explains how to choose a date. ## Second homes and seasonal moves Tahoe and Truckee owners often furnish a second home or close one up for the season. Crews deliver furniture to mountain homes with steep driveways and stairs, and the Sparks warehouse holds furniture until the house is ready. See [seasonal and second-home storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/seasonal-and-second-home-storage/). ## Beyond the mountains For Sacramento, the Bay Area and the rest of California, the Bekins network carries your shipment and O'Brien's handles the Reno end. Call the office at 775-359-6683 and we will explain how your move is booked. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375 (household goods movers)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375) - [Caltrans QuickMap](https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/) - [Nevada DOT, NVRoads travel information](https://www.nvroads.com/) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### 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 - [Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/lake-tahoe-and-truckee/) - [Movers in Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/truckee/) - [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/) ## In this section 8 - [### Moving from Truckee to Sacramento Truckee to Sacramento is about 103 miles, roughly two hours of free-flow driving, almost all of it on I-80 down the western slope of the Sierra.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/truckee-to-sacramento/) - [### Moving from Truckee to Bay Area Truckee to the Bay Area is about 217 miles and close to five hours of free-flow driving, with 153 miles of it on I-80 before the roads divide toward San Francisco.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/truckee-to-bay-area/) - [### Moving from South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento is about 99.5 miles and roughly two hours and ten minutes of free-flow driving, with 98 miles of it on US 50...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/south-lake-tahoe-to-sacramento/) - [### Moving from South Lake Tahoe to Bay Area South Lake Tahoe to the Bay Area is about 214 miles and nearly five hours of free-flow driving, using 105 miles of US 50, 48 miles of I-80 and 18 miles of CA 37.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/south-lake-tahoe-to-bay-area/) - [### Moving from Tahoe City to Sacramento Tahoe City to Sacramento is about 115 miles and roughly two hours and twenty-four minutes of free-flow driving, starting on CA 89 and joining I-80 for 90 miles.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/tahoe-city-to-sacramento/) - [### Moving from Truckee to Los Angeles Truckee to Los Angeles is about 487 miles, with 358 miles on I-5 and 91 on I-80, and roughly nine hours of free-flow driving.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/truckee-to-los-angeles/) - [### Moving from South Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles South Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles is about 441.5 miles and just over nine hours of free-flow driving, using 271 miles of US 395 on the east side...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/south-lake-tahoe-to-los-angeles/) - [### Moving from Truckee to Grass Valley Truckee to Grass Valley is about 59 miles and 82 minutes of free-flow driving, with 29 miles on CA 20 and 25 on I-80.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/truckee-to-grass-valley/) Answers ## Moving to, from and around Truckee, Tahoe and Northern California 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/). ### Is a move from Reno to Truckee an interstate move? Yes. Truckee is in California, so the move crosses the state line and runs under federal rules. ### Do you serve both shores of Lake Tahoe? Yes. Nevada and California shore towns are part of our service area. ### Does winter stop mountain moves? No, but dates are chosen with the road forecast in mind, and the crew checks conditions before departure. ### Can furniture wait in Sparks? Yes. Vault storage in the Sparks warehouse starts from $40 per month. ## 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) 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. 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. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. 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