Malibu, CA → Lubbock, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,142 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,550–$8,250, delivery in 3–7 days, 7 carriers on the Malibu side and 110 in Lubbock.
The route from Malibu, CA to Lubbock, TX covers roughly 1,142 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,550 to $8,250 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 23 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 110 around Lubbock (38 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 Lubbock.
Malibu has a population of about 10,000 and Lubbock about 273,071. Lubbock is the denser city (1,910 people per square mile versus 537 in Malibu), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,220 | $2,710 | $3,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,330 | $4,060 | $4,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,550 | $6,760 | $8,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,880 | $10,820 | $13,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,200 | $14,880 | $18,160 |
$1,620–$2,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,040–$3,000
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,550–$8,250
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Malibu, CA → Lubbock, TX. 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: Beso Del Sol Holdings LLC
Legal name: Adams Business Services INC
Legal name: Transcon Capital LLC
Legal name: Tmt Lubbock LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,220 to $3,300 for a studio, $3,330 to $4,950 for a one-bedroom, $5,550 to $8,250 for a two-bedroom, $8,880 to $13,200 for a three-bedroom and $12,200 to $18,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,142 road miles (968 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 23 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 $1,620 to $2,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,000. 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–Lubbock corridor.