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New Bern, NC → Malibu, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from New Bern to Malibu

About 2,780 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,750–$13,020, delivery in 7–14 days, 120 carriers on the New Bern side and 7 in Malibu.

  • 2,780 miroad distance
  • 48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,750–$13,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,780 miles (2,356 straight-line)
Drive time
48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
120 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination
7 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Malibu → New Bern

Malibu sits about 2,780 miles west of New Bern, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina 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 $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 48 hours (6 driving days).

On the New Bern side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (60 of them authorized for interstate work), and 7 around Malibu (2 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 Malibu.

New Bern has a population of about 32,000 and Malibu about 10,000. New Bern is considerably denser (1,099 people per square mile versus 537), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from New Bern to Malibu

Full-service estimate for 2,780 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
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

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,910–$5,510

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

Portable container

$3,500–$5,150

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

Full-service mover

$8,750–$13,020

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 New Bern (origin)

R L Thompson Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2466764
MC
1128524
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (252) 633-6345 Route Verify on FMCSA

Enc Moving And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4018865
MC
1515292
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (252) 670-3253 Route Verify on FMCSA

D&d

Licensed interstate

Legal name: D&d LLC

USDOT
3979849
MC
1490637
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (252) 571-5564 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morine Trucking And Construction INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
967055
MC
414314
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (337) 351-0748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kab Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2929766
MC
43363
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (404) 625-8896 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2951031
MC
999192
Based in
New Bern, NC 28562 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (919) 394-2297 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valadez Brothers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4002920
MC
1504964
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (252) 474-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harold J Hart Iii

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2626898
Based in
New Bern, NC 28560 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (252) 638-6262 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in New Bern

Near Malibu (destination)

Pleasant Relocation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Success Trucking INC

USDOT
2526974
MC
877788
Based in
Agoura, CA 91301 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (866) 317-9403 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reeds Furniture Agoura INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2668399
Based in
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (818) 597-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Relief Mart INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2852806
Based in
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (805) 379-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Made Make Be-Leaves INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4106169
Based in
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (818) 879-3621 Route Verify on FMCSA

Malibu Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Malibu Demolition INC

USDOT
2951137
Based in
Malibu, CA 90265 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (310) 924-5226 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Are Movers INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3404810
Based in
Calabasas, CA 91302 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (310) 815-8304 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 7 movers in Malibu

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Bern to Malibu?

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.

How far is Malibu from New Bern?

About 2,780 road miles (2,356 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Carolina 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 New Bern to Malibu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,910 to $5,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,500 to $5,150. 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 New Bern–Malibu corridor.