Renton, WA → Sparks, NV · Long-distance move
About 661 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,160–$6,190, delivery in 2–5 days, 614 carriers on the Renton side and 90 in Sparks.
Moving from Renton to Sparks is a long-distance move of roughly 661 road miles, heading south from Washington 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 $4,160 to $6,190 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 12 h 6 min.
On the Renton side there are 614 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (288 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.
Renton has a population of about 104,975 and Sparks about 111,902. Renton is considerably denser (4,544 people per square mile versus 2,979), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Nevada than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,660 | $2,030 | $2,480 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,500 | $3,040 | $3,710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,160 | $5,070 | $6,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,660 | $8,120 | $9,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,150 | $11,160 | $13,620 |
$980–$1,380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,610–$2,370
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,160–$6,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Renton, WA → Sparks, NV. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,480 for a studio, $2,500 to $3,710 for a one-bedroom, $4,160 to $6,190 for a two-bedroom, $6,660 to $9,900 for a three-bedroom and $9,150 to $13,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 661 road miles (560 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 6 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 Washington 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $980 to $1,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,370. 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 Renton–Sparks corridor.