Lynn, MA → Malibu, CA · Cross-country move
About 3,095 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,270–$15,270, delivery in 7–14 days, 403 carriers on the Lynn side and 7 in Malibu.
Moving from Lynn to Malibu is a cross-country move of roughly 3,095 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts 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 $10,270 to $15,270 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 54 hours (7 driving days).
On the Lynn side there are 403 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (224 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.
Lynn has a population of about 104,236 and Malibu about 10,000. Lynn is considerably denser (9,463 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 | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,110 | $5,010 | $6,110 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,160 | $7,510 | $9,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,270 | $12,520 | $15,270 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,430 | $20,030 | $24,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,590 | $27,540 | $33,600 |
$4,230–$5,970
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,780–$5,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,270–$15,270
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lynn, MA → 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: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: Jm Parcel Service LLC
Legal name: Success Trucking INC
Legal name: Malibu Demolition INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,110 to $6,110 for a studio, $6,160 to $9,160 for a one-bedroom, $10,270 to $15,270 for a two-bedroom, $16,430 to $24,440 for a three-bedroom and $22,590 to $33,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,095 road miles (2,622 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,230 to $5,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,780 to $5,560. 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 Lynn–Malibu corridor.