Malibu, CA → Naples, FL · Cross-country move
About 2,670 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,750–$13,020, delivery in 7–14 days, 7 carriers on the Malibu side and 130 in Naples.
Naples sits about 2,670 miles east of Malibu, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Florida that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $8,750 to $13,020 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 46 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 130 around Naples (39 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 Naples.
Malibu has a population of about 10,000 and Naples about 20,000. Naples is the denser city (1,554 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 Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida 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 | $3,500 | $4,270 | $5,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,250 | $6,400 | $7,810 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,750 | $10,670 | $13,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,000 | $17,070 | $20,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,250 | $23,480 | $28,640 |
$3,640–$5,140
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,400–$5,000
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,750–$13,020
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Malibu, CA → Naples, FL. 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: Wm C Huff Trucking-Fl INC
Legal name: Bertrand Kay Services LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,500 to $5,210 for a studio, $5,250 to $7,810 for a one-bedroom, $8,750 to $13,020 for a two-bedroom, $14,000 to $20,830 for a three-bedroom and $19,250 to $28,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,670 road miles (2,263 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 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 Florida 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 $3,640 to $5,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,400 to $5,000. 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–Naples corridor.