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Mobile, AL → Burbank, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Mobile to Burbank

About 2,092 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,310–$10,870, delivery in 5–10 days, 168 carriers on the Mobile side and 896 in Burbank.

  • 2,092 miroad distance
  • 36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,310–$10,8702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,092 miles (1,773 straight-line)
Drive time
36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination
896 (350 interstate)

Reverse: Burbank → Mobile

Burbank sits about 2,092 miles west of Mobile, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to California 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 $7,310 to $10,870 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 36 hours (5 driving days).

On the Mobile side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (103 of them authorized for interstate work), and 896 around Burbank (350 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 Burbank.

Mobile has a population of about 200,824 and Burbank about 102,988. Burbank is the denser city (6,204 people per square mile versus 1,341 in Mobile), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Mobile to Burbank

Full-service estimate for 2,092 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,920 $3,560 $4,350
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,380 $5,350 $6,520
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,310 $8,910 $10,870
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,690 $14,260 $17,390
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,080 $19,600 $23,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,900–$4,090

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,890–$4,250

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$7,310–$10,870

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Mobile (origin)

Wright Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
793730
MC
353905
Based in
Mobile, AL 36605 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
235 trucks, 208 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (251) 432-6390 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taliyah Fast And Quick Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4286672
MC
1667253
Based in
Mobile, AL 36617 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (251) 259-1426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miami Warehouse Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: S And M Transportation INC

USDOT
514855
MC
261707
Based in
Saraland, AL 36571 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (251) 679-3344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bay Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273702
MC
186516
Based in
Mobile, AL 36610 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (251) 438-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sws Investments & Holdings LLC

USDOT
2908185
MC
979238
Based in
Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vassel Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3420027
MC
1105291
Based in
Whistler, AL 36612 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (251) 422-7957 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3284177
MC
1038846
Based in
Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (251) 520-9476 Route Verify on FMCSA

Am Hot Shot Express L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
979782
MC
409556
Based in
Theodore, AL 36582 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (251) 666-7088 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Mobile

Near Burbank (destination)

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC

USDOT
9853
MC
139496
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90023 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (323) 362-9399 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (877) 626-1887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zurich Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC

USDOT
1848932
MC
771392
Based in
Sylmar, CA 91342 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (310) 513-1348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (424) 335-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (213) 944-0878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saba Couriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3182236
MC
127315
Based in
Burbank, CA 91505 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (818) 731-8259 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zhushe INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4394426
MC
1724213
Based in
Glendale, CA 91203 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (818) 640-2467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grt Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3410979
MC
1099772
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90008 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (310) 508-6676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 896 movers in Burbank

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Mobile to Burbank?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,920 to $4,350 for a studio, $4,380 to $6,520 for a one-bedroom, $7,310 to $10,870 for a two-bedroom, $11,690 to $17,390 for a three-bedroom and $16,080 to $23,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Burbank from Mobile?

About 2,092 road miles (1,773 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alabama into California 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Mobile to Burbank?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,900 to $4,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,890 to $4,250. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Mobile–Burbank corridor.