Los Angeles, CA → Malibu, CA · Local move
About 24 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,410–$2,090, delivery in 0–1 days, 2,866 carriers on the Los Angeles side and 7 in Malibu.
Moving from Los Angeles to Malibu is a local move of roughly 24 road miles, heading west within California.
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 45 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,410 and $2,090, before packing or storage.
On the Los Angeles side there are 2,866 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,210 of them authorized for interstate work), and 7 around Malibu (2 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 Malibu.
Los Angeles has a population of about 3.9 million and Malibu about 10,000. Los Angeles is considerably denser (8,304 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.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $740 | $900 | $1,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $870 | $1,060 | $1,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,190 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,300 | $4,030 | $4,910 |
$170–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,410–$2,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Los Angeles, CA → Malibu, 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: Success Trucking INC
Legal name: Malibu Demolition INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $740 to $1,100 for a studio, $870 to $1,290 for a one-bedroom, $1,410 to $2,090 for a two-bedroom, $2,190 to $3,270 for a three-bedroom and $3,300 to $4,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 24 road miles (20 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 45 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 Los Angeles and Malibu 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 $170 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,530. 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 Los Angeles–Malibu corridor.