--- title: Moving from Truckee to Sacramento | O'Brien's Moving url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/northern-california-moving/truckee-to-sacramento/ 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: Davemeistermoab, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - [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 Sacramento # 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. A move that stays inside California runs under O'Brien's own 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 Sacramento 103 miles by road - Driving time (free-flow) about 2 h 6 min - Main roads I-80, I-80 Business ## Mountain passes on the way - Donner Summit (I-80) on the route **Both ends of the move (Census ACS 2020-2024)** | Measure | Truckee | Sacramento | | --- | --- | --- | | Population | 17,066 | 528,706 | | Median household income | $130,462 | $87,321 | | Median gross rent | $1,961 | $1,779 | | Median home value | $947,900 | $506,300 | | Homes rented | 26.6% | 48.3% | | Median age | 42 | 36 | 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 a descent move. The truck leaves a town in the mountains, climbs to Donner Summit within minutes, and then drops about 90 miles to the Central Valley. Households that make it are usually trading snow, a short summer and a high cost of housing for valley weather, a state capital job market and a longer growing season. ## The drive: I-80 from Truckee to the valley floor The route is 91 miles of I-80 plus a short stretch of I-80 Business into Sacramento, with Donner Summit as the only pass. Because the summit sits right at the start of the trip, weather is a loading-day question more than a driving-day question. If a storm has chain controls on at the summit, the crew can wait for a window before the truck leaves Truckee, then run the long downhill in daylight. Check Caltrans QuickMap the evening before and again on the morning of the move. It shows chain controls, closures and live camera views for the whole I-80 corridor. ## What changes between Truckee and Sacramento The table above sets both ends side by side. Census figures describe two very different housing markets: Truckee town has a median household income of $130,462 and a median home value of $947,900, with only 26.6 percent of households renting. Sacramento city has a median home value of $506,300 and 48.3 percent renters, so a family selling in Truckee often finds a larger house on the other end. The rental side is more even. Median gross rent is $1,961 in Truckee and $1,779 in Sacramento. Plan your furniture around the change in climate as well: valley summers are hot, mountain homes often have wood stoves, snow gear and deep garage storage that an apartment in Midtown or Land Park may have no room for. ## How a move inside California is handled A move between two California addresses runs under O'Brien's California authority. The band above shows that O'Brien's is permitted in California with Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's). You book directly with O'Brien's, the estimator visits your Truckee home, and the written estimate sets your pickup and delivery plan. California's Bureau of Household Goods and Services publishes the consumer rules for household goods carriers in the state, including what a written estimate and contract should contain. It is worth reading before you sign with any mover. ## Planning the day Truckee homes often have steep driveways, narrow forest roads and snow storage to deal with, so tell the estimator about access when you book. For the Sacramento end, ask about elevator reservations, parking permits and loading-zone rules if you are moving into a condo or a downtown building. If your new place is not ready on the day the truck arrives, goods can wait in vault storage from $40 per month in Sparks. Our [winter moving guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-winter/) covers how crews plan around Sierra storms, and our [packing checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/packing-checklist/) keeps the last two weeks organized. Every in-home estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep, so you can begin packing the closets and garage before the crew arrives. ### 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, American Community Survey](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs) ### 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/) - [Moving in winter in the Sierra](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-winter/) - [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 Truckee to Sacramento a local move or a long-distance move? It is a move inside California of about 103 miles, so it falls under O'Brien's California authority. The estimator visits your Truckee home and your written estimate describes the plan. ### Does Donner Summit affect moving day? Yes. Chain controls or a closure at the summit can shift the departure time, so the crew watches Caltrans QuickMap and plans the leaving window around the forecast. ### How do I get an estimate for this move? Call 775-359-6683 or use the [free estimate request](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/). The in-home estimate is free and carries no obligation. ## 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 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