Malibu, CA → Palm Springs, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 151 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,650–$3,950, delivery in 1–2 days, 7 carriers on the Malibu side and 74 in Palm Springs.
Palm Springs sits about 151 miles east of Malibu, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $2,650 to $3,950 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 18 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 74 around Palm Springs (33 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 Palm Springs.
Malibu has a population of about 10,000 and Palm Springs about 45,000. The two cities have comparable density (537 and 471 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,650 | $3,240 | $3,950 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,250 | $5,180 | $6,320 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,840 | $7,120 | $8,690 |
$300–$430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,650–$3,950
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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, $1,590 to $2,370 for a one-bedroom, $2,650 to $3,950 for a two-bedroom, $4,250 to $6,320 for a three-bedroom and $5,840 to $8,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 151 road miles (128 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 18 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 Palm Springs 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 $300 to $430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,700. 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–Palm Springs corridor.