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Key West, FL → Malibu, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Key West to Malibu

About 2,724 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,850–$13,160, delivery in 7–14 days, 7 carriers on the Key West side and 7 in Malibu.

  • 2,724 miroad distance
  • 47 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,850–$13,1602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,724 miles (2,309 straight-line)
Drive time
47 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
7 (2 interstate)
Movers at destination
7 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Malibu → Key West

Moving from Key West to Malibu is a cross-country move of roughly 2,724 road miles, heading northwest from Florida 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 $8,850 to $13,160 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).

On the Key West side there are 7 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 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.

Key West has a population of about 25,000 and Malibu about 10,000. Key West is considerably denser (4,723 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 Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Key West to Malibu

Full-service estimate for 2,724 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,540 $4,320 $5,270
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,310 $6,470 $7,900
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,850 $10,790 $13,160
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,160 $17,260 $21,060
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,460 $23,740 $28,960

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,850–$5,430

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

Portable container

$3,450–$5,080

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

Full-service mover

$8,850–$13,160

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 Key West (origin)

Drn Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
966624
MC
450645
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (305) 295-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willyxpress

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4461851
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (786) 929-8069 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arnolds Towing

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Arnolds Auto And Marine Repair INC

USDOT
1071009
MC
774847
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (305) 296-3832 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scott Bros

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1293230
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (305) 296-9340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Lakes Haulers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3344859
MC
1068265
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (989) 448-6505 Route Verify on FMCSA

B And B Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1364477
Based in
Cud Joe Key, FL 33042 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (305) 795-1515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Michael Torres

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Box And Go

USDOT
2938012
MC
993105
Based in
Summrlnd Key, FL 33042 (19 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (732) 618-2158 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 7 movers in Key West

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 Key West to Malibu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,540 to $5,270 for a studio, $5,310 to $7,900 for a one-bedroom, $8,850 to $13,160 for a two-bedroom, $14,160 to $21,060 for a three-bedroom and $19,460 to $28,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Malibu from Key West?

About 2,724 road miles (2,309 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Florida 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 Key West to Malibu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,850 to $5,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,450 to $5,080. 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 Key West–Malibu corridor.