Malibu, CA → Bullhead City, AZ · Regional long-distance move
About 296 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,000–$4,470, delivery in 1–3 days, 7 carriers on the Malibu side and 10 in Bullhead City.
Bullhead City sits about 296 miles east of Malibu, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Arizona that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $3,000 to $4,470 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 48 min.
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 10 around Bullhead City (8 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 Bullhead City.
Malibu has a population of about 10,000 and Bullhead City about 42,000. The two cities have comparable density (537 and 696 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Arizona than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,800 | $2,200 | $2,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,000 | $3,660 | $4,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,810 | $5,860 | $7,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,610 | $8,060 | $9,830 |
$450–$640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,280–$1,890
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,000–$4,470
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.
Legal name: Success Trucking INC
Legal name: Malibu Demolition INC
Legal name: Gary Charles Koktavy
Legal name: So Cal Moving INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,800 to $2,680 for a one-bedroom, $3,000 to $4,470 for a two-bedroom, $4,810 to $7,150 for a three-bedroom and $6,610 to $9,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 296 road miles (251 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 48 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Arizona 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 $450 to $640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,890. 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–Bullhead City corridor.