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Malibu, CA

Omaha, NE → Malibu, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Omaha to Malibu

About 1,574 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,580–$9,790, delivery in 5–10 days, 318 carriers on the Omaha side and 7 in Malibu.

  • 1,574 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,580–$9,7902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,574 miles (1,334 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
318 (200 interstate)
Movers at destination
7 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Malibu → Omaha

Malibu sits about 1,574 miles west of Omaha, which makes this an interstate relocation from Nebraska 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 $6,580 to $9,790 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 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Omaha side there are 318 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (200 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.

Omaha has a population of about 488,797 and Malibu about 10,000. Omaha is considerably denser (3,433 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 Nebraska, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Omaha to Malibu

Full-service estimate for 1,574 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,630 $3,210 $3,910
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,950 $4,810 $5,870
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,580 $8,020 $9,790
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,520 $12,830 $15,660
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,470 $17,650 $21,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,220–$3,130

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

Portable container

$2,420–$3,570

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

Full-service mover

$6,580–$9,790

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Omaha (origin)

Amcon Distributing Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
300388
MC
76939
Based in
Omaha, NE 68122 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
459 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (402) 331-3727 Route Verify on FMCSA

Accutran

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Transportation Specialists LTD

USDOT
193227
MC
155796
Based in
Omaha, NE 68138 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
313 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (402) 895-9610 Route Verify on FMCSA

H & M Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
290983
MC
198858
Based in
Omaha, NE 68107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
280 trucks, 271 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (402) 431-9410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ford Storage & Moving Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
563314
MC
254535
Based in
Omaha, NE 68138 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 193 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (402) 592-5455 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Greater Omaha Express LLC

USDOT
1496724
MC
562575
Based in
Omaha, NE 68107 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (402) 731-8009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Select Van & Storage Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1098759
MC
448741
Based in
Omaha, NE 68127 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (402) 935-3700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nebraska Atlantic Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
597730
MC
288243
Based in
LA Vista, NE 68128 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (402) 332-0200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jibreel Amin Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Peace Messenger Transport INC

USDOT
2009496
MC
708519
Based in
Omaha, NE 68134 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (531) 344-6147 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 318 movers in Omaha

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 Omaha to Malibu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,630 to $3,910 for a studio, $3,950 to $5,870 for a one-bedroom, $6,580 to $9,790 for a two-bedroom, $10,520 to $15,660 for a three-bedroom and $14,470 to $21,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Malibu from Omaha?

About 1,574 road miles (1,334 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 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 Nebraska 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 Omaha to Malibu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,220 to $3,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,420 to $3,570. 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.

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 Omaha–Malibu corridor.