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Ketchikan, AK → Malibu, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Ketchikan to Malibu

About 1,886 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,930–$11,800, delivery in 5–10 days, 12 carriers on the Ketchikan side and 7 in Malibu.

  • 1,886 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,930–$11,8002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,886 miles (1,599 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
12 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
7 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Malibu → Ketchikan

The route from Ketchikan, AK to Malibu, CA covers roughly 1,886 miles by road, a southeast-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 $7,930 to $11,800 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 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Ketchikan side there are 12 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 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.

Ketchikan has a population of about 8,000 and Malibu about 10,000. Ketchikan is considerably denser (2,147 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. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Ketchikan to Malibu

Full-service estimate for 1,886 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,170 $3,870 $4,720
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,760 $5,800 $7,080
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,930 $9,670 $11,800
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,690 $15,470 $18,870
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,440 $21,270 $25,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,690–$3,790

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

Portable container

$2,700–$3,980

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

Full-service mover

$7,930–$11,800

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 Ketchikan (origin)

Aero Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trajen Flight Support

USDOT
662728
MC
650572
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (907) 789-0055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bam LLC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mark Johnson

USDOT
2019155
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (907) 247-2266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cm Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1680844
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 225-0846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Summit Trucking Ll

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1758426
Based in
Craig, AK 99921 (42 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (907) 225-5035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bergeron Construction Company LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1592583
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 247-0524 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southeast Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mike R Bellanich

USDOT
1659140
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (907) 220-6574 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dan'S Automotive Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Daniel Poirier

USDOT
1795916
Based in
Ketchikan, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (907) 254-4659 Route Verify on FMCSA

Organized Village Of Saxman Saxman Ira Council

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2310192
Based in
Saxman, AK 99901 (24 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (907) 247-2502 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 12 movers in Ketchikan

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 Ketchikan to Malibu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,170 to $4,720 for a studio, $4,760 to $7,080 for a one-bedroom, $7,930 to $11,800 for a two-bedroom, $12,690 to $18,870 for a three-bedroom and $17,440 to $25,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Malibu from Ketchikan?

About 1,886 road miles (1,599 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Alaska 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 Ketchikan to Malibu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,690 to $3,790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,700 to $3,980. 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 Ketchikan–Malibu corridor.