Moving from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV
To Reno on a dedicated truck
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage moves households from San Diego, California to Reno, Nevada for $5,400 on a dedicated truck that carries only your household. Your written quote, after an in-home or virtual walkthrough, confirms the delivery days. Licensed interstate mover, USDOT 1956864 and MC 694565, Since 2008. Call (858) 633-8600.
- A dedicated truck that carries only your household
- $5,400 from San Diego, California to Reno
- USDOT 1956864, MC 694565, CAL-190616
- 50 free boxes with every move, BBB A+
USDOT 1956864
Interstate mover, MC 694565
Since 2008
Moving San Diego
1 household
Per dedicated truck
50 boxes
Free with every move
BBB A+
Better Business Bureau
98%
Of our customers come back
What it costs
How much does it cost to move from San Diego to Reno?
San Diego to Reno: $5,400 for a dedicated truck that carries only your household. Your written quote confirms the price for your home before anything is loaded.
Our San Diego to Reno movers are full-time One Stop Moving & Storage employees. They load in San Diego and unload at your new home in Reno. Packing is available and your written quote lists it.
Your Dedicated Moving Plan from San Diego to Reno
Reno price: One Stop long-distance tariff, October 2026 (one price for the route).
What does a move cost by home size?
| Home size | Standard boxes to plan | Specialty boxes | Portable container that fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | 15–25 | 1–2 dish packs, 2–3 wardrobe boxes | Standard 8 × 8 × 5 ft, $99 a month |
| 2 bedrooms | 30–45 | 2–3 dish packs, 3–4 wardrobe boxes | Standard ($99) for an apartment, Large 8 × 8 × 7 ft ($175) for a house |
| 3 bedrooms | 50–70 | 3–5 dish packs, 4–6 wardrobe boxes, picture cartons | Large 8 × 8 × 7 ft, $175 a month |
| 4 bedrooms | 80–140 | Counted at your walkthrough | Dedicated truck; container fit is confirmed at the walkthrough |
Dedicated truck to Reno: $5,400, one price for the route. Your written quote confirms the price for your home. 50 free boxes come with every move. Container rent is month to month with 25 free boxes; delivery, pickup and shipping are quoted in writing. Box counts: One Stop box guide.
Compare
Is a shared truck cheaper than a dedicated truck to Reno?
Only for small loads. A shared load costs $11 per cubic foot with a 400 cubic foot minimum and can take up to 21 days; to Reno the $5,400 dedicated truck costs less for any load over about 490 cubic feet ($5,400 ÷ $11).
| To Reno | Dedicated truck (One Stop) | Shared load | Portable container | Rental truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whose goods ride | Only your household | Your goods plus other households’ | Only yours, in your own container | Only yours |
| Price | $5,400 | $11 per cubic foot, 400 cubic foot minimum | $99 (Standard 8 × 8 × 5 ft) or $175 (Large 8 × 8 × 7 ft) a month, plus shipping to Reno quoted in writing | Rental, fuel and your time |
| Delivery | Confirmed in your written quote | Up to 21 days | About 2–4 business days of shipping to Nevada | Whenever you drive it |
| Loading | Our full-time crew | Quoted with the shared load | You, at your own pace, or loading help quoted in writing | You load, drive and unload |
| Best for | Loads over about 490 cubic feet | Loads under about 490 cubic feet that can wait up to 21 days | Loading over days or weeks before it ships to Reno | Doing it all yourself |
How the two trucks differ in general: shared load vs dedicated truck. Containers: ship a portable container long distance.
Living in Reno
What is it like to live in Reno?
Reno has no state income tax on wages, a 2024 price level of 101.0 against San Diego’s 111.9 (BEA, U.S. = 100), and a median home value of $548,300 against $906,700 in San Diego (Census, 2020–2024). Winter brings chain controls on mountain roads, posted on Nevada 511.
The Ultimate Guide to Living in Reno
Moving from San Diego, California to Reno trades coastal prices for lower housing costs and a Nevada address with no state income tax on wages. The table compares the two cities on official numbers.
Life in Reno
Reno’s nickname is “The Biggest Little City in the World” (City of Reno). It sits in Washoe County, so most cars based there need an emissions test before registration (Nevada DMV).
Get to Know the Neighborhoods
Downtown and the Midtown District; Copper Knolls and Arrowcreek; Riverfront and Old Southwest, along the Truckee River; South Meadows and Southwest Reno; the Virginia Foothills. Tell us about parking and access at the walkthrough.
Cost of Living
| Factor | San Diego, CA | Reno, NV |
|---|---|---|
| State income tax on wages | 1% to 12.3% (2025 brackets), plus 1% on taxable income over $1 million | None: the Nevada Constitution bars an income tax on wages and personal income |
| Price level, 2024 (U.S. = 100) | 111.9 (San Diego metro) | 101.0 (Reno metro) |
| Median home value, 2020–2024 | $906,700 | $548,300 |
| Median gross rent, 2020–2024 | $2,313 | $1,556 |
| Median household income, 2020–2024 | $108,077 | $80,760 |
| Sales tax | 7.75% (City of San Diego) | 8.265% (Washoe County) |
| Vehicle emissions test | California smog rules | Required for most cars based in Reno, Sparks and the Washoe Valley; new vehicles are exempt for their first three registrations |
Sources: FTB, Nevada Constitution, BEA, Census QuickFacts, CDTFA, Nevada Department of Taxation, Nevada DMV; checked 22 Oct 2026. California still taxes income from California sources after you move (FTB).
Before you go
Practical Tips for a Smooth Move to Reno
Five things that make a Reno move easier: plan around mountain weather, start early in summer, check parking at both homes, set up utilities ahead of time and put your outdoor gear on the inventory.
What you get
What’s included in a San Diego to Reno move?
Our long distance movers are full-time One Stop Moving & Storage employees. They load your dedicated truck in San Diego and unload it at your new home in Reno, with blankets, floor protection and 50 free boxes included.
Your written Reno quote lists every charge before we load.
Your rights
What protects my things on the way to Reno?
A move from San Diego to Reno crosses into Nevada, so it is an interstate move under the federal FMCSA. Your mover must give you a written estimate after an in-person or video survey, plus the booklet “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move”. Full Value Protection is the default unless you waive it in writing; the waiver option, released value, pays only 60 cents per pound per article.
Where the facts come from
Sources
- Nevada DMV, Frequently Asked Questions, New Resident Guide and Emission Control Program, checked 22 Oct 2026.
- Constitution of the State of Nevada, Art. 10, Sec. 1; Nevada Department of Taxation, sales tax rates, checked 22 Oct 2026.
- California Franchise Tax Board, 2025 tax rate schedules, 2025 Form 540 instructions (Behavioral Health Services Tax, 1% over $1 million) and part-year resident and nonresident; CDTFA sales tax rates, checked 22 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024, via FRED: San Diego, Reno; U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts (ACS 2020–2024), checked 22 Oct 2026.
- City of Reno, Historic Markers; Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada 511; Nevada Secretary of State, Registering to Vote, checked 22 Oct 2026.
- FMCSA: SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1956864 (carrier, active, household goods authority MC-694565; data of 20 Oct 2026), Protect Your Move, 49 CFR 375.401; checked 22 Oct 2026.
Prices: One Stop long-distance tariff, October 2026. Box counts: One Stop box guide. Everything else on this page comes from the agency pages above.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Moving to Reno
Short answers. Prices, booking, packing, storage and your rights are covered in full in our FAQ.
All moving questionsHow long does the move take?
Your written quote confirms the delivery days. Your move travels on a dedicated truck that carries only your household.
When’s the ideal time to move?
Late spring to early fall avoids winter driving on mountain passes. In winter, check Nevada 511 from the Nevada Department of Transportation for chain controls, and keep your delivery day flexible.
How do you protect items through climate shifts?
Furniture travels in moving blankets, fragile items are boxed, and packing is available and listed in your written quote. Seal liquids in bags before they’re packed.
Can you deliver to midtown or old neighborhoods?
Yes. We check access and parking at the walkthrough. If a full-size truck can’t reach your door, a smaller shuttle truck is quoted in writing.
Is Reno more affordable than San Diego?
On most measures, yes. BEA’s 2024 price level for the Reno metro is 101.0 against 111.9 for San Diego (U.S. = 100). Census puts the median home value at $548,300 in Reno and $906,700 in San Diego, and median gross rent at $1,556 against $2,313 (2020–2024).
How much does it cost to move from San Diego to Reno?
$5,400 on a dedicated truck that carries only your household (One Stop long-distance tariff, October 2026). Your written quote lists every charge before we load.
Do I need a Nevada driver’s license after moving to Reno?
Yes. Nevada DMV says to switch to a Nevada license within 30 days of moving. To register your car you need Nevada insurance (out-of-state insurance isn’t accepted), a VIN inspection and, for most cars based in Reno, an emissions test; registration includes the Governmental Services Tax. Register to vote at RegisterToVote.nv.gov. (Checked 22 Oct 2026.)
Is a shared truck cheaper than a dedicated truck to Reno?
Only for small loads. A shared load is $11 per cubic foot with a 400 cubic foot minimum and takes up to 21 days; the $5,400 dedicated truck costs less for any load over about 490 cubic feet ($5,400 ÷ $11).
Do you move from Reno to San Diego?
Yes. Moves from Reno to San Diego are quoted in writing for your two addresses. Call (858) 633-8600 for a free quote.
Free quote
Moving to Reno? Get a written quote
$5,400 on a dedicated truck from San Diego. Tell us what’s moving and both addresses, and you get the price and the delivery days in writing, free. Call (858) 633-8600; the phone line is open 24 hours.