Malibu, CA → Truckee, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 444 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,980–$5,910, delivery in 1–3 days, 7 carriers on the Malibu side and 6 in Truckee.
The route from Malibu, CA to Truckee, CA covers roughly 444 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,980 to $5,910 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 21 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 6 around Truckee (4 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 Truckee.
Malibu has a population of about 10,000 and Truckee about 17,000. The two cities have comparable density (537 and 517 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 | $1,590 | $1,940 | $2,370 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,390 | $2,910 | $3,550 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,980 | $4,850 | $5,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,360 | $7,760 | $9,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,750 | $10,670 | $13,010 |
$610–$860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,420–$2,080
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,980–$5,910
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.
Legal name: Success Trucking INC
Legal name: Malibu Demolition INC
Legal name: Daniel B Goodrich
Legal name: Gralex Capital LLC
Legal name: David Duane Dunham
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,590 to $2,370 for a studio, $2,390 to $3,550 for a one-bedroom, $3,980 to $5,910 for a two-bedroom, $6,360 to $9,460 for a three-bedroom and $8,750 to $13,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 444 road miles (376 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 21 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Truckee 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 $610 to $860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,080. 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–Truckee corridor.