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Duluth, MN → Malibu, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Duluth to Malibu

About 1,938 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,470–$11,120, delivery in 5–10 days, 57 carriers on the Duluth side and 7 in Malibu.

  • 1,938 miroad distance
  • 34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,470–$11,1202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,938 miles (1,643 straight-line)
Drive time
34 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
57 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination
7 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Malibu → Duluth

The route from Duluth, MN to Malibu, CA covers roughly 1,938 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,470 to $11,120 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 34 hours (4 driving days).

On the Duluth side there are 57 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 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.

Duluth has a population of about 86,000 and Malibu about 10,000. Duluth is considerably denser (1,210 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 Minnesota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Duluth to Malibu

Full-service estimate for 1,938 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,990 $3,640 $4,450
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,480 $5,470 $6,670
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,470 $9,110 $11,120
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,960 $14,580 $17,790
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,440 $20,050 $24,460

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,740–$3,870

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

Portable container

$2,750–$4,040

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

Full-service mover

$7,470–$11,120

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Duluth (origin)

Halvor Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
75250
MC
146133
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
687 trucks, 688 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (715) 392-8161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miner'S Enterprises A Division Of Miner'S Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Miner'S Incorporated

USDOT
268169
MC
147177
Based in
Hermantown, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (218) 729-3310 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sinex Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2322412
MC
792780
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (218) 227-5528 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wherley Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778756
MC
648837
Based in
Duluth, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (218) 727-8811 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-1 Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1129233
MC
479810
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (715) 392-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fdl Star

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Fdl Star Construction LLC

USDOT
4177839
MC
1608016
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (715) 398-2964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bachand Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bachand Group Incorporated

USDOT
2250384
MC
767610
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (715) 394-4667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skibo Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4252537
MC
1651054
Based in
Hermantown, MN 55810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (218) 343-1864 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Duluth

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 Duluth to Malibu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,990 to $4,450 for a studio, $4,480 to $6,670 for a one-bedroom, $7,470 to $11,120 for a two-bedroom, $11,960 to $17,790 for a three-bedroom and $16,440 to $24,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Malibu from Duluth?

About 1,938 road miles (1,643 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Minnesota 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 Duluth to Malibu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,740 to $3,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,750 to $4,040. 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 Duluth–Malibu corridor.