Burbank, CA → Thousand Oaks, CA · Local move
About 37 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,480–$2,210, delivery in 0–1 days, 896 carriers on the Burbank side and 84 in Thousand Oaks.
Thousand Oaks sits about 37 miles west of Burbank, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 9 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,480 and $2,210, before packing or storage.
On the Burbank side there are 896 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (350 of them authorized for interstate work), and 84 around Thousand Oaks (35 interstate). For an in-state 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 Thousand Oaks.
Burbank has a population of about 102,988 and Thousand Oaks about 122,230. Burbank is considerably denser (6,204 people per square mile versus 2,296), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $790 | $970 | $1,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $930 | $1,130 | $1,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,480 | $1,810 | $2,210 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,290 | $2,800 | $3,410 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,420 | $4,170 | $5,090 |
$190–$260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,480–$2,210
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $790 to $1,180 for a studio, $930 to $1,380 for a one-bedroom, $1,480 to $2,210 for a two-bedroom, $2,290 to $3,410 for a three-bedroom and $3,420 to $5,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 37 road miles (31 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 9 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Burbank and Thousand Oaks are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,550. 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 Burbank–Thousand Oaks corridor.