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Moving from Calaveras County to Reno
Calaveras County to Reno is about 152 miles, three and a half hours of free-flow driving from San Andreas, and the route crosses Carson Pass on CA 88 at 8,580 feet.
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- 152 miles
- about 3 h 28 min of driving
Calaveras CountyReno-Sparks
152 miles by road
- Driving time (free-flow)about 3 h 28 min
- Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day1
- Main roadsCA-88, I-580, CA-49
Mountain passes on the way
- Carson Pass (CA-88)8,580 ft
| Measure | Calaveras County | Reno-Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,684 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,327 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $419,700 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 57 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 95 F | 94 F |
| Snow in a normal year | not published | 20.9 in |
- Moved from California to Nevada (2024)about 53,289
- Moved from Nevada to California (2024)about 21,133
- Moved into Washoe County from Calaveras County, California, per yearabout 98
Data (read 2026-10-19): OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, free-flow drive from 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020; U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS county-to-county migration flows 2016-2020.
San Andreas is the county seat of Calaveras County, a Gold Country county of 46,200 people with a median age of 57 in San Andreas and a county median home value of $457,200. It is a retirement-friendly area, and many households here are downsizing when they make the move to Nevada.
The drive: CA 49, CA 88 and then US 395
The route data lists 82 miles on CA 88, 16 on CA 49, 11 on US 395 and 34 on I-580. From San Andreas the truck uses CA 49 and CA 88, goes over Carson Pass at 8,580 feet, then runs through the Carson Valley on US 395 and I-580 into Reno.
CA 88 is a two-lane mountain highway, and large trucks move slowly on its curves. Carson Pass can see snow from early fall to late spring, and CA 88 may close when the snow is heavy. Caltrans QuickMap and NDOT are the right places to check.
For a truck the drive is a day's work in good weather. Because the route has few alternatives, the crew's plan depends on the forecast, and the delivery window in the written estimate is written with that in mind.
What the miles mean for a move
At 152 miles the trip is short, but its mountain grades mean it is better planned than rushed. Interstate pricing is by weight, from the itemized inventory.
Many Calaveras County homes are on hillsides or acreage. Senior moves and downsizing are part of what O'Brien's does, and the senior moving checklist helps.
Cost and climate at both ends
San Andreas has a median gross rent of $1,327 and a median home value of $419,700. Calaveras County's median household income is $78,647. Reno city's rent is $1,556 and home value is $548,300. The nearest NOAA station, Stockton, shows a July high of 95.4 and no snow in the normals; Reno gets about 21 inches.
The Census flow estimate from Calaveras County to Washoe County is about 98 a year with a margin of error larger than that, so the safe reading is that people move both ways in small numbers.
How the move works with O'Brien's
You book with O'Brien's, a Bekins agent in Sparks. We coordinate the move from your Calaveras County address through the Bekins network and handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window.
Vault storage from $40 per month is available while you settle in, and the free in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes.
Getting settled in Reno
Our new resident checklist and utilities guide cover first-week tasks.
Licensed movers
U.S. DOT No. 30611
MC-109375
Nevada CPCN 1070
Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's)
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| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
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How a long-distance move works with a Bekins agent
O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. What being a Bekins agent means.
Your rights on an interstate move
Federal booklets every interstate mover must give you
- Ready to Move? Tips for a Successful Interstate Move (FMCSA)
- Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move (FMCSA)
- Protect Your Move: check any mover's USDOT number. Ours is U.S. DOT No. 30611.
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Answers
Moving from Calaveras County to Reno questions
Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.
How high is Carson Pass?
8,580 feet on CA 88.
How far is Calaveras County from Reno?
About 152 miles, 82 of them on CA 88.
Can O'Brien's help with downsizing?
Yes. Senior moves and downsizing are part of the service list.
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