California · 10,000 residents
7 FMCSA-registered movers serving Malibu, CA — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
With a population of about 10,000 and 7 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers based in and around the city, Malibu has a compact moving market for both local and long-distance work.
Local moves inside Malibu are quoted by the hour: expect around $165 per hour for two movers and a truck, $220 for three, and $275 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 2 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 4 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is limited, and booking early matters.
Malibu is relatively spread out (537 people per square mile), so trucks can usually park close to the door and hourly moves tend to run at the lower end of the time ranges below.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $680 | $830 | $1,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $820 | $1,000 | $1,220 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,100 | $2,570 | $3,130 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,190 | $3,900 | $4,750 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,860 | $2,270 | $2,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,100 | $3,780 | $4,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,960 | $6,050 | $7,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,820 | $8,320 | $10,150 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,470 | $4,230 | $5,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,780 | $7,050 | $8,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,250 | $11,280 | $13,760 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,710 | $15,500 | $18,910 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,720 | $4,540 | $5,540 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,580 | $6,810 | $8,300 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,300 | $11,340 | $13,840 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,880 | $18,150 | $22,140 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,460 | $24,960 | $30,450 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
7 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Success Trucking INC
Legal name: Malibu Demolition INC
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4 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 2 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Malibu run $3,470–$5,160 for a one-bedroom and $9,250–$13,760 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Malibu typically charge about $165 to $275 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $680 to $1,020, a two-bedroom $1,340 to $1,990 and a four-bedroom $3,190 to $4,750.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $5,780 to $8,600 and a three-bedroom $9,250 to $13,760. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 7 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Malibu, of which 2 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.