Malibu, CA → Boston, MA · Cross-country move
About 3,089 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,250–$15,260, delivery in 7–14 days, 7 carriers on the Malibu side and 918 in Boston.
Moving from Malibu to Boston is a cross-country move of roughly 3,089 road miles, heading northeast from California to Massachusetts.
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 $10,250 to $15,260 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 53 hours (6 driving days).
On the Malibu side there are 7 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 of them authorized for interstate work), and 918 around Boston (554 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 Boston.
Malibu has a population of about 10,000 and Boston about 672,973. Boston is the denser city (13,989 people per square mile versus 537 in Malibu), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,100 | $5,000 | $6,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,150 | $7,500 | $9,150 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,250 | $12,510 | $15,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,410 | $20,010 | $24,410 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,560 | $27,510 | $33,570 |
$4,220–$5,960
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,780–$5,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,250–$15,260
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Malibu, CA → Boston, MA. 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: Success Trucking INC
Legal name: Malibu Demolition INC
Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: Usart Company INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,100 to $6,100 for a studio, $6,150 to $9,150 for a one-bedroom, $10,250 to $15,260 for a two-bedroom, $16,410 to $24,410 for a three-bedroom and $22,560 to $33,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,089 road miles (2,618 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 hours (6 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 California into Massachusetts 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 $4,220 to $5,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,780 to $5,550. 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 Malibu–Boston corridor.