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
Downey sits about 471 miles south of Reno, which makes this an interstate relocation from Nevada to California that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $3,770 to $5,610 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 49 min.
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 1,488 around Downey (629 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 Downey.
Reno has a population of about 283,621 and Downey about 108,468. Downey is the denser city (9,222 people per square mile versus 2,428 in Reno), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Nevada, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Nevada, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Reno to Downey
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,510 | $1,840 | $2,240 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,260 | $2,760 | $3,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,770 | $4,600 | $5,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,030 | $7,360 | $8,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,290 | $10,110 | $12,340 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$780–$1,110
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,440–$2,120
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$3,770–$5,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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)
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
Legal name: Renorelo Worldwide LLC
- 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
Legal name: Ra Moving LLC
- 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
Near Downey (destination)
White Arrow LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 577394
- MC
- 281042
- Based in
- Montebello, CA 90640 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 414 trucks, 408 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1994
Ecology Auto Parts INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 629013
- MC
- 324282
- Based in
- Cerritos, CA 90703 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 676 trucks, 580 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1996
Dhe
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
- USDOT
- 9853
- MC
- 139496
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA 90023 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 312 trucks, 240 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Unis Transportation LLC
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 2247083
- Based in
- Buena Park, CA 90620 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 260 trucks, 160 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2011
Elite Logistics Corporation
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1069767
- MC
- 445668
- Based in
- Long Beach, CA 90805 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 252 trucks, 95 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
T C I Transportation Services INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 480301
- MC
- 619388
- Based in
- Commerce, CA 90022 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 205 trucks, 277 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1992
Hercules Forwarding LLC
Interstate carrier
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 424572
- Based in
- Vernon, CA 90058 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 166 trucks, 163 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1990
Roadex Cy INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 1398199
- MC
- 589053
- Based in
- Carson, CA 90810 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 80 trucks, 77 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005