Malibu, CA → Moreno Valley, CA · Short-haul move
About 105 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,450–$3,640, delivery in 1–2 days, 7 carriers on the Malibu side and 861 in Moreno Valley.
The route from Malibu, CA to Moreno Valley, CA covers roughly 105 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 31 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,450 and $3,640, 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 861 around Moreno Valley (478 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 Moreno Valley.
Malibu has a population of about 10,000 and Moreno Valley about 214,263. Moreno Valley is the denser city (4,067 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 | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,450 | $2,980 | $3,640 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,910 | $4,770 | $5,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,380 | $6,560 | $8,010 |
$260–$360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,450–$3,640
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Malibu, CA → Moreno Valley, 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 $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,540 to $2,290 for a one-bedroom, $2,450 to $3,640 for a two-bedroom, $3,910 to $5,820 for a three-bedroom and $5,380 to $8,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 105 road miles (89 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 31 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Malibu and Moreno Valley 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 $260 to $360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,640. 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–Moreno Valley corridor.