Malibu, CA → New Bedford, MA · Cross-country move
About 3,101 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,280–$15,290, delivery in 7–14 days, 7 carriers on the Malibu side and 80 in New Bedford.
New Bedford sits about 3,101 miles northeast of Malibu, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Massachusetts 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 $10,280 to $15,290 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 54 hours (7 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 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.
Malibu has a population of about 10,000 and New Bedford about 101,834. New Bedford is the denser city (5,054 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 | $4,110 | $5,010 | $6,120 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,170 | $7,520 | $9,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,280 | $12,530 | $15,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,440 | $20,050 | $24,470 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,610 | $27,580 | $33,640 |
$4,240–$5,980
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,790–$5,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,280–$15,290
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Malibu, CA → New Bedford, MA. 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 $4,110 to $6,120 for a studio, $6,170 to $9,170 for a one-bedroom, $10,280 to $15,290 for a two-bedroom, $16,440 to $24,470 for a three-bedroom and $22,610 to $33,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,101 road miles (2,628 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 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 Massachusetts 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 $4,240 to $5,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,790 to $5,570. 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–New Bedford corridor.