--- title: Moving from Truckee to the Bay Area | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/truckee-to-bay-area/ 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](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/) - Moving from Truckee to Bay Area # Moving from Truckee to the 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. A move inside California is carried out under O'Brien's California authority, Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's). 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/) Truckee San Francisco 217 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 4 h 48 min - Main roads I-80, CA-37 ## Mountain passes on the way - Donner Summit (I-80) on the route **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024)** | Measure | Truckee | San Francisco | | --- | --- | --- | | Population | 17,066 | 830,235 | | Median household income | $130,462 | $140,970 | | Median gross rent | $1,961 | $2,476 | | Median home value | $947,900 | $1,394,500 | | Homes rented | 26.6% | 61.8% | | Median age | 42 | 40 | Data (read 2026-10-19): [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive between the two places](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). The Bay Area is the longest of the descent moves from the Truckee and Tahoe area, and the one where city living changes the most. The truck crosses Donner Summit, runs the length of the Sacramento Valley and arrives in a place with narrow streets, hills, stairs and parking rules that matter as much as the miles. ## The drive: I-80 and CA 37 The route follows I-80 for 153 miles, then uses CA 37 for 18 miles across the north end of San Francisco Bay before the last city streets. Donner Summit is the only mountain pass on the route and it comes early. After that the drive is flat valley highway followed by metro traffic, which is the slow part. Weekday commute hours around Sacramento, Vallejo and the Bay Bridge approaches add real time to a free-flow estimate of about 4 h 48 min. Crews plan the arrival so the truck reaches the city outside peak traffic and ahead of any loading-zone restrictions. ## Mountain town to city: what the numbers say The both-ends table prints Census figures for each place. Truckee town has a median household income of $130,462 and a median home value of $947,900. San Francisco city shows a median household income of $140,970, a median gross rent of $2,476 and a median home value of $1,394,500, with 61.8 percent of households renting. That renter share is the part that changes your move. Many Bay Area destinations are apartments and condos, often with an elevator, a loading dock or a street-parking permit to arrange. A Truckee house with a garage full of tools, skis and bikes may need to be sorted before the move so only what fits the new home is loaded. ## How the move works with O'Brien's Moves between two California addresses run under O'Brien's California authority, shown in the 'Permitted in California' band as Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's). You deal with O'Brien's from the first call to the last box. An estimator visits your home in Truckee, itemizes the household and gives you a written estimate. The California Bureau of Household Goods and Services is the state's source for consumer rules on household goods moves. Read its guidance on estimates and contracts before you choose a mover. ## Getting ready on both ends Before the crew arrives, ask your new building for its move-in rules: reserved elevator times, certificate-of-insurance requests and the distance a truck can park from the door. In the Bay Area these details decide whether a move takes one day or two. If the new place is not ready, your belongings can stay in vault storage from $40 per month at our Sparks warehouse. Our [long-distance moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/long-distance-moving-checklist/) and [box calculator guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-many-boxes-do-i-need/) help with the weeks before the move, and your free in-home estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Caltrans QuickMap](https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/) - [California Bureau of Household Goods and Services](https://www.bhgs.dca.ca.gov/) - [U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/) ### 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 to, from and around Truckee, Tahoe and Northern California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/) - [Movers in Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/truckee/) - [Long-distance moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/long-distance-moving-checklist/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) Moves within California ## Permitted in California O'Brien's Moving & Storage moves households within California under its own authority: Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's). A move between Nevada and California crosses a state line, so it is an interstate move under our federal authority (U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375) instead. 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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 Truckee from the Bay Area by road? The builder's route is about 217 miles, mostly I-80, with a free-flow drive of roughly 288 minutes before any traffic. ### Will parking in the Bay Area affect my move? It can. Tell the estimator the destination address so the plan covers street permits, elevator reservations and the distance from the truck to the door. ### Who do I call to start? Call O'Brien's at 775-359-6683 or request a [free in-home estimate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/). ## 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) 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! C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. ## 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