--- title: Moving from Truckee to Los Angeles | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/truckee-to-los-angeles/ 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 Los Angeles # 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. A move that stays inside California runs 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 Los Angeles 487 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 9 h 8 min - Main roads I-5, I-80, I-405 Truck ## Mountain passes on the way - Donner Summit (I-80) on the route **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024)** | Measure | Truckee | Los Angeles | | --- | --- | --- | | Population | 17,066 | 3,857,263 | | Median household income | $130,462 | $81,939 | | Median gross rent | $1,961 | $1,933 | | Median home value | $947,900 | $921,200 | | Homes rented | 26.6% | 64% | | Median age | 42 | 37 | 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). This is the longest trip in the Northern California set, and it crosses the whole state. The truck leaves the Sierra, runs down the Central Valley on I-5, and ends in a metro area of nearly four million people. A drive this long is a full day for a driver even before loading. ## The drive: I-80, then I-5 the long way south The first 91 miles are I-80, including Donner Summit, the single pass on this route. At Sacramento the road changes to I-5, which carries the truck 358 miles through the valley and over the Grapevine into the Los Angeles basin. The last stretch uses I-405 Truck and I-80 Business segments printed in the route block. Weather matters at both mountain ends. The summit can have chain controls in winter, and the Grapevine section can see snow, wind or fog closures. Caltrans QuickMap covers both, so check it for each leg. ## A mountain town and a metro area compared Census figures in the both-ends table show the contrast. Truckee town has a population of 17,066, a median household income of $130,462 and a median home value of $947,900. Los Angeles city has a population of 3,857,263, a median household income of $81,939, a median gross rent of $1,933 and a median home value of $921,200. Los Angeles is a renting city, with 64 percent of households renting against 26.6 percent in Truckee. Expect an apartment or condo at the delivery end, with shared parking, building elevators and sometimes long carries from the truck to the door. ## How the move is booked You book with O'Brien's. Because both ends are in California, the move is performed under the California authority displayed in the 'Permitted in California' band. A mover visits your home in Truckee, itemizes the household and writes an estimate. The written estimate sets the delivery plan. The California Bureau of Household Goods and Services publishes the state's consumer rules for household goods carriers. Compare any written estimate against them. ## Planning a move this long At this distance the main choices are timing and storage. Many households ship in late spring or early fall to avoid snow at the start and desert heat at the end. If your new home is not ready, vault storage from $40 per month in Sparks keeps the household together; see our [storage between moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-between-moves/) page. Start with the [long-distance moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/long-distance-moving-checklist/), and take the 10 free heavy-duty boxes that come with your in-home estimate. Pack fragile items with extra care: [full packing](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/full-packing/) is available for the whole home. ### 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/). ### Is this one of the longer moves inside California? Yes. At about 487 miles it is the longest route in this set and spans the state from the Sierra to the Los Angeles basin. ### Which pass does the route cross? Donner Summit on I-80 is the pass the builder prints for this route. ### Who do I call? 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) M Mike K. August 30, 2019 The best customer service ever! ### Owner's reply Thanks Mike we sincerely appreciate you and your business! 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. ## 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