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Malibu, CA

Boulder, CO → Malibu, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Boulder to Malibu

About 1,005 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,400–$8,030, delivery in 3–7 days, 120 carriers on the Boulder side and 7 in Malibu.

  • 1,005 miroad distance
  • 18 h 2 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,400–$8,0302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,005 miles (851 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 2 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
120 (30 interstate)
Movers at destination
7 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Malibu → Boulder

Moving from Boulder to Malibu is a long-distance move of roughly 1,005 road miles, heading southwest from Colorado to California.

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 $5,400 to $8,030 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 2 min.

On the Boulder side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (30 of them authorized for interstate work), and 7 around Malibu (2 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 Malibu.

Boulder has a population of about 105,689 and Malibu about 10,000. Boulder is considerably denser (4,116 people per square mile versus 537), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than Colorado, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Boulder to Malibu

Full-service estimate for 1,005 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,160 $2,630 $3,210
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,240 $3,950 $4,820
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,400 $6,590 $8,030
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,640 $10,540 $12,850
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,880 $14,490 $17,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,480–$2,090

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

Portable container

$1,920–$2,820

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

Full-service mover

$5,400–$8,030

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

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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 Boulder (origin)

Cu

Interstate carrier

Legal name: University Of Colorado

USDOT
364146
Based in
Boulder, CO 80303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
161 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (303) 735-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gmx Transline INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2560715
MC
89066
Based in
Superior, CO 80027 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (303) 482-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insaf Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3771550
MC
1346496
Based in
Westminster, CO 80023 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (720) 707-9195 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Boulder

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All My Sons Of Boulder LLC

USDOT
2629937
MC
915118
Based in
Broomfield, CO 80020 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americanmoving Com

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Man & A Van Moving INC

USDOT
1253812
MC
491486
Based in
Broomfield, CO 80020 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (720) 651-8337 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boulder All Star Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2842456
MC
56178
Based in
Lafayette, CO 80026 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (303) 718-6355 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Storage & Moving Company 303 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3497243
MC
1153031
Based in
Longmont, CO 80501 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

Hero Haul

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Your Colorado Movers LLC

USDOT
4342532
MC
1696908
Based in
Arvada, CO 80007 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (888) 864-8394 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in Boulder

Near Malibu (destination)

Pleasant Relocation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Success Trucking INC

USDOT
2526974
MC
877788
Based in
Agoura, CA 91301 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (866) 317-9403 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reeds Furniture Agoura INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2668399
Based in
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (818) 597-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Relief Mart INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2852806
Based in
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (805) 379-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Made Make Be-Leaves INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4106169
Based in
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (818) 879-3621 Route Verify on FMCSA

Malibu Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Malibu Demolition INC

USDOT
2951137
Based in
Malibu, CA 90265 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (310) 924-5226 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Are Movers INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3404810
Based in
Calabasas, CA 91302 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (310) 815-8304 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 7 movers in Malibu

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Boulder to Malibu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,160 to $3,210 for a studio, $3,240 to $4,820 for a one-bedroom, $5,400 to $8,030 for a two-bedroom, $8,640 to $12,850 for a three-bedroom and $11,880 to $17,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Malibu from Boulder?

About 1,005 road miles (851 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 2 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Colorado 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Boulder to Malibu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,480 to $2,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,820. 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 Boulder–Malibu corridor.