Connex Transport LLC
- USDOT
- 1491614
- MC
- 644134
- Based in
- Reno, NV 89502 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 84 trucks, 42 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2006
Reno, NV → Encinitas, CA · Long-distance move
About 556 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,050–$6,030, delivery in 2–5 days, 81 carriers on the Reno side and 142 in Encinitas.
The route from Reno, NV to Encinitas, CA covers roughly 556 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,050 to $6,030 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 10 h 17 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 142 around Encinitas (33 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 Encinitas.
Reno has a population of about 283,621 and Encinitas about 61,000. Encinitas is the denser city (3,254 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,410 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,430 | $2,960 | $3,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,050 | $4,940 | $6,030 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,480 | $7,900 | $9,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,910 | $10,860 | $13,260 |
$870–$1,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,520–$2,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,050–$6,030
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Reno, NV → Encinitas, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Renorelo Worldwide LLC
Legal name: Ra Moving LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,410 for a studio, $2,430 to $3,620 for a one-bedroom, $4,050 to $6,030 for a two-bedroom, $6,480 to $9,640 for a three-bedroom and $8,910 to $13,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 556 road miles (471 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 17 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
Yes. Crossing from Nevada into California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,230. 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.
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–Encinitas corridor.