Glendale, CA → Burbank, CA · Local move
About 8 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,310–$1,950, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,585 carriers on the Glendale side and 896 in Burbank.
The route from Glendale, CA to Burbank, CA covers roughly 8 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
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 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,310 and $1,950, before packing or storage.
On the Glendale side there are 1,585 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (649 of them authorized for interstate work), and 896 around Burbank (350 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 Burbank.
Glendale has a population of about 187,160 and Burbank about 102,988. The two cities have comparable density (6,444 and 6,204 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $670 | $810 | $990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $800 | $970 | $1,190 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,070 | $2,530 | $3,090 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,160 | $3,850 | $4,700 |
$160–$220
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,510
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,310–$1,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Glendale, CA → Burbank, CA. 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.
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $670 to $990 for a studio, $800 to $1,190 for a one-bedroom, $1,310 to $1,950 for a two-bedroom, $2,070 to $3,090 for a three-bedroom and $3,160 to $4,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 8 road miles (5 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 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 Glendale and Burbank 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 $160 to $220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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 Glendale–Burbank corridor.