Brownsville, TX

Reno, NV → Brownsville, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Reno to Brownsville

About 1,883 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,560–$9,770, delivery in 5–10 days, 81 carriers on the Reno side and 111 in Brownsville.

  • 1,883 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,560–$9,7702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,883 miles (1,596 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
81 (55 interstate)
Movers at destination
111 (60 interstate)

Reverse: Brownsville → Reno

Moving from Reno to Brownsville is a cross-country move of roughly 1,883 road miles, heading southeast from Nevada to Texas.

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 $6,560 to $9,770 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Reno side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (55 of them authorized for interstate work), and 111 around Brownsville (60 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 Brownsville.

Reno has a population of about 283,621 and Brownsville about 192,957. Reno is considerably denser (2,428 people per square mile versus 1,420), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Reno to Brownsville

Full-service estimate for 1,883 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,630 $3,200 $3,910
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,940 $4,800 $5,860
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,560 $8,010 $9,770
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,500 $12,810 $15,630
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,440 $17,610 $21,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,680–$3,790

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

Portable container

$2,700–$3,970

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

Full-service mover

$6,560–$9,770

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

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Reno (origin)

Connex Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1491614
MC
644134
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
84 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

California Sierra Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
363648
MC
222282
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Sema Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3245513
MC
1020268
Based in
Reno, NV 89501 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Humboldt Moving & Storage Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
80232
MC
98286
Based in
Sparks, NV 89431 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Onerelo Worldwide LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3387545
MC
1088202
Based in
Reno, NV 89502 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

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

Two Men And A Truck Of Reno Nevada

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3303833
MC
1048274
Based in
Reno, NV 89511 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

O'Brien'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
30611
MC
109375
Based in
Sparks, NV 89431 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 81 movers in Reno

Near Brownsville (destination)

Codysur Trucks INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1184128
MC
473281
Based in
San Benito, TX 78586 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
141 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Valley Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
136490
MC
118341
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78521 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Salinas Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2422693
MC
834541
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78526 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

LA Joya Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1675050
MC
615603
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Tvs Trucking And Oilfield Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2392510
MC
849858
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78521 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

B & V Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1807989
MC
833363
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Chema'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
954536
MC
408540
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78526 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Blamar Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
919429
MC
397547
Based in
Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

All 111 movers in Brownsville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Reno to Brownsville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,630 to $3,910 for a studio, $3,940 to $5,860 for a one-bedroom, $6,560 to $9,770 for a two-bedroom, $10,500 to $15,630 for a three-bedroom and $14,440 to $21,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Brownsville from Reno?

About 1,883 road miles (1,596 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Nevada into Texas 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 Reno to Brownsville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,680 to $3,790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,700 to $3,970. 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 Reno–Brownsville corridor.