Malibu, CA → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move
About 2,869 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,230–$15,220, delivery in 7–14 days, 7 carriers on the Malibu side and 19 in Hilo.
The route from Malibu, CA to Hilo, HI covers roughly 2,869 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $10,230 to $15,220 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 50 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 19 around Hilo (4 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 Hilo.
Malibu has a population of about 10,000 and Hilo about 45,000. Hilo is the denser city (824 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 | $4,090 | $4,990 | $6,090 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,140 | $7,490 | $9,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,230 | $12,480 | $15,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,370 | $19,960 | $24,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,510 | $27,450 | $33,490 |
$4,000–$5,640
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,580–$5,270
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,230–$15,220
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Malibu, CA → Hilo, HI. 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: H Kono INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,090 to $6,090 for a studio, $6,140 to $9,130 for a one-bedroom, $10,230 to $15,220 for a two-bedroom, $16,370 to $24,350 for a three-bedroom and $22,510 to $33,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,869 road miles (2,432 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 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 Hawaii 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 $4,000 to $5,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,580 to $5,270. 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–Hilo corridor.