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Moving from the Inland Empire to Reno
Riverside and San Bernardino are about 465 road miles from Reno, roughly 9 hours 30 minutes of free-flow driving, with 383 miles on US 395 and one pass, Conway Summit at about 8,140 feet. About 402 people a year moved from those two counties to Washoe County.
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- 464 miles
- about 9 h 30 min of driving
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CAReno-Sparks
464 miles by road
- Driving time (free-flow)about 9 h 30 min
- Days behind the wheel at 500 miles a day1
- Main roadsUS 395, I-580, I-215
Mountain passes on the way
- Conway Summit (US-395)8,138 ft
| Measure | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | Reno-Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,662 | $87,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,846 | $1,592 |
| Median home value | $536,300 | $502,300 |
| January average high | 68 F | 48 F |
| July average high | 93 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 Riverside County, California, San Bernardino County, California, per yearabout 402
- Moved from Washoe County to them, per yearabout 227
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.
The Inland Empire has about 4.6 million residents and sits 891 feet above sea level at the foot of the Cajon Pass. It is the closest big Southern California metro to the eastern Sierra route, and the route reflects that.
I-215, I-15 and 383 miles of US 395
The truck uses about 20 miles of I-215 and 15 miles of I-15 to leave the valley, then climbs onto US 395 near Victorville for 383 miles, finishing on 34 miles of I-580 into Reno. The road distance is 465 miles against 408 straight-line.
That makes the Inland Empire about 29 miles shorter than Orange County and about 4 shorter than Los Angeles. The free-flow driving time is 9 hours 30 minutes, which a loaded truck should not be expected to match; the written estimate sets the delivery window.
Heat in the desert, snow on the pass
Conway Summit, about 8,140 feet, is the one named pass. The high desert section of US 395 can be 100 degrees in summer and icy in winter. Riverside's July high is about 93 and Reno's about 94, so summer arrival feels familiar, but Riverside has 9 inches of rain and no real snow while Reno has 21 inches of snow. Check Caltrans QuickMap and NDOT before winter dates.
Riverside and Reno compared
Riverside city has about 319,000 residents, a median household income near $91,045, a median gross rent near $1,914 and a median home value near $584,800 in the American Community Survey. Reno city's medians are $80,760, $1,556 and $548,300. Home values are close, which makes a like-for-like trade more realistic than from the coast.
Flows run both ways: the Census counts about 227 people a year moving from Washoe County to Riverside and San Bernardino counties, against 402 coming this way.
How O'Brien's coordinates the move
You book with O'Brien's, and we coordinate the move from your Inland Empire home through the Bekins network. O'Brien's takes over at the Reno end, with delivery, unpacking and storage. An itemized written estimate is the starting point.
Garage and yard contents add weight on suburban moves. Read how to pack a garage and tools before the estimator visits.
Next steps
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Sources (checked October 18, 2026)
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 the Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino) to Reno questions
Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.
How far is Riverside from Reno?
About 465 road miles, or 9 hours 30 minutes of free-flow driving.
Which highway does the route use?
US 395 for 383 miles, with I-215, I-15 and I-580 at the ends.
Does the truck cross a pass?
Yes, Conway Summit at about 8,140 feet.
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What customers say about O'Brien's
Nicole B.
The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you!
Charles C.
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.
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