Garden City, KS → Sparks, NV · Long-distance move

Movers from Garden City to Sparks

About 1,204 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,080–$7,550, delivery in 3–7 days, 19 carriers on the Garden City side and 90 in Sparks.

1,204 miroad distance
21 h 28 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,080–$7,5502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Garden City, Kansas
To: Sparks, Nevada
Road distance: ≈ 1,204 miles (1,020 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 28 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination: 90 (62 interstate)

Reverse: Sparks → Garden City

Moving from Garden City to Sparks is a long-distance move of roughly 1,204 road miles, heading west from Kansas to Nevada.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,080 to $7,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 28 min.

On the Garden City side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 90 around Sparks (62 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Sparks.

Garden City has a population of about 28,000 and Sparks about 111,902. The two cities have comparable density (2,557 and 2,979 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Nevada is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Nevada levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Garden City to Sparks

Full-service estimate for 1,204 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,030	$2,480	$3,020
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,050	$3,720	$4,530
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,080	$6,190	$7,550
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,120	$9,910	$12,090
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,170	$13,620	$16,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,690–$2,380

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,090–$3,080

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,080–$7,550

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Garden City (origin)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2479056
MC: 1769000
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 290-9858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Matthew J Bribiesca

USDOT: 721279
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (620) 277-0012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hendersons Delivery And Service Solutions LLC

USDOT: 1635404
MC: 602913
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (620) 272-0458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nicholas Matthew Smith

USDOT: 2465753
MC: 916698
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 277-5964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3515165
MC: 1164842
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (620) 937-1408 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R D Norris INC

USDOT: 601788
MC: 1762835
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (620) 276-2326 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2480945
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 805-2513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Yatsa Morgan

USDOT: 2819081
MC: 76775
Based in: Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (303) 501-4171 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Garden City

Near Sparks (destination)

Connex Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1491614
MC: 644134
Based in: Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 84 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (775) 420-4774 Route Verify on FMCSA

California Sierra Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 363648
MC: 222282
Based in: Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (775) 856-8008 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sema Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3245513
MC: 1020268
Based in: Reno, NV 89501 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 71 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (916) 857-8382 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Mountain Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 832560
MC: 224896
Based in: Sparks, NV 89434 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (775) 342-0414 Route Verify on FMCSA

Humboldt Moving & Storage Co

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 80232
MC: 98286
Based in: Sparks, NV 89431 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (775) 225-0577 Route Verify on FMCSA

Onerelo Worldwide LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Renorelo Worldwide LLC

USDOT: 3387545
MC: 1088202
Based in: Reno, NV 89502 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (775) 571-3610 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Tilt Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3010394
MC: 28785
Based in: Reno, NV 89521 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (775) 300-6060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2473334
MC: 855362
Based in: Reno, NV 89506 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (775) 830-1675 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 90 movers in Sparks

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden City to Sparks?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,030 to $3,020 for a studio, $3,050 to $4,530 for a one-bedroom, $5,080 to $7,550 for a two-bedroom, $8,120 to $12,090 for a three-bedroom and $11,170 to $16,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sparks from Garden City?

About 1,204 road miles (1,020 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 28 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Kansas into Nevada makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Garden City to Sparks?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,690 to $2,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,080. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Garden City–Sparks corridor.