San Bernardino, CA → Malibu, CA · Short-haul move
About 99 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,860–$2,760, delivery in 1–2 days, 993 carriers on the San Bernardino side and 7 in Malibu.
Moving from San Bernardino to Malibu is a short-haul move of roughly 99 road miles, heading west within California.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 24 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,860 and $2,760, before packing or storage.
On the San Bernardino side there are 993 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (554 of them authorized for interstate work), and 7 around Malibu (2 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 Malibu.
San Bernardino has a population of about 222,044 and Malibu about 10,000. San Bernardino is considerably denser (3,577 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.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,590 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,200 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,860 | $2,260 | $2,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,760 | $3,360 | $4,100 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,980 | $4,860 | $5,920 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,860–$2,760
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 $1,070 to $1,590 for a studio, $1,200 to $1,790 for a one-bedroom, $1,860 to $2,760 for a two-bedroom, $2,760 to $4,100 for a three-bedroom and $3,980 to $5,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 99 road miles (84 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 24 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both San Bernardino and Malibu 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 $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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 San Bernardino–Malibu corridor.