Malibu, CA → Fontana, CA · Short-haul move
About 88 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,790–$2,660, delivery in 1–2 days, 7 carriers on the Malibu side and 1,173 in Fontana.
Moving from Malibu to Fontana is a short-haul move of roughly 88 road miles, heading east 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 2 h 13 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,790 and $2,660, before packing or storage.
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 1,173 around Fontana (642 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 Fontana.
Malibu has a population of about 10,000 and Fontana about 221,223. Fontana is the denser city (4,835 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 | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $1,020 | $1,250 | $1,520 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,150 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,790 | $2,180 | $2,660 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,680 | $3,260 | $3,980 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,880 | $4,730 | $5,780 |
$240–$340
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,790–$2,660
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Malibu, CA → Fontana, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,020 to $1,520 for a studio, $1,150 to $1,720 for a one-bedroom, $1,790 to $2,660 for a two-bedroom, $2,680 to $3,980 for a three-bedroom and $3,880 to $5,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 88 road miles (74 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 13 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 Malibu and Fontana 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 $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. 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–Fontana corridor.