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Helena, MT → Malibu, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Helena to Malibu

About 1,106 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,500–$8,180, delivery in 3–7 days, 23 carriers on the Helena side and 7 in Malibu.

  • 1,106 miroad distance
  • 19 h 46 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,500–$8,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,106 miles (937 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 46 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
23 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
7 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Malibu → Helena

Moving from Helena to Malibu is a long-distance move of roughly 1,106 road miles, heading southwest from Montana 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 $5,500 to $8,180 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 19 h 46 min.

On the Helena side there are 23 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 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.

Helena has a population of about 34,000 and Malibu about 10,000. Helena is considerably denser (1,900 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 Montana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Helena to Malibu

Full-service estimate for 1,106 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,200 $2,680 $3,270
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,300 $4,020 $4,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,500 $6,700 $8,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,790 $10,720 $13,080
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,090 $14,750 $17,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,590–$2,240

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

Portable container

$2,010–$2,950

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

Full-service mover

$5,500–$8,180

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 Helena (origin)

Olympus Technical Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
787890
MC
1358548
Based in
Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (406) 443-3087 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moontown Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2517633
MC
873720
Based in
Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (406) 459-8345 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riesland Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2542858
MC
904875
Based in
Helena, MT 59602 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (406) 539-3025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lindquist Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
441830
MC
303880
Based in
Clancy, MT 59634 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (406) 457-9290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fat Dog Truckin LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4561355
MC
1813047
Based in
Helena, MT 59602 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (405) 892-8058 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rocky Mountain Infrastructures LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3280609
Based in
Clancy, MT 59634 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (406) 202-0614 Route Verify on FMCSA

Helena'S Best Delivery Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Helena'S Best Enterprises LLC

USDOT
1787018
MC
651094
Based in
Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (406) 442-4396 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daniel L Dobrecevich

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1855631
Based in
Helena, MT 59601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (406) 799-1944 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 23 movers in Helena

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 Helena to Malibu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,200 to $3,270 for a studio, $3,300 to $4,910 for a one-bedroom, $5,500 to $8,180 for a two-bedroom, $8,790 to $13,080 for a three-bedroom and $12,090 to $17,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Malibu from Helena?

About 1,106 road miles (937 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 46 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 Montana 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 Helena to Malibu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,590 to $2,240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,010 to $2,950. 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 Helena–Malibu corridor.