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Ventura, CA → Malibu, CA · Local move

Movers from Ventura to Malibu

About 39 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,500–$2,230, delivery in 0–1 days, 71 carriers on the Ventura side and 7 in Malibu.

  • 39 miroad distance
  • 1 h 13 mindriving time
  • 0–1 daysdelivery window
  • $1,500–$2,2302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 39 miles (33 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 13 min
Delivery window
0–1 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
71 (15 interstate)
Movers at destination
7 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Malibu → Ventura

Moving from Ventura to Malibu is a local move of roughly 39 road miles, heading southeast 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 1 h 13 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,500 and $2,230, before packing or storage.

On the Ventura side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (15 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.

Ventura has a population of about 109,914 and Malibu about 10,000. Ventura is considerably denser (5,058 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.

Cost of moving from Ventura to Malibu

Full-service estimate for 39 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $800 $980 $1,200
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $940 $1,140 $1,390
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,500 $1,830 $2,230
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,310 $2,810 $3,430
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,440 $4,190 $5,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$190–$270

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

Portable container

$1,050–$1,550

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

Full-service mover

$1,500–$2,230

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Ventura (origin)

Lagomarsino Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: John Lagomarsino

USDOT
1743990
MC
678513
Based in
Ventura, CA 93004 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (805) 509-4251 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movegreen

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Movegreen INC

USDOT
1778050
MC
648608
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93030 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (805) 845-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cnl Transportations

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cnl Transportation LLC

USDOT
6244896
MC
71441032
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93036 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (820) 231-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

A3m'S Transport LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4059113
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93033 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (805) 767-0169 Route Verify on FMCSA

Og Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4387434
MC
1720740
Based in
Ventura, CA 93004 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (805) 340-7105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Silveira Transport

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Daniel Silveira

USDOT
1317195
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93036 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (805) 830-3081 Route Verify on FMCSA

G-M Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4502515
MC
1781414
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93036 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (805) 815-8736 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ld Power Freight

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4430443
MC
1743148
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93030 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (661) 496-5525 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 71 movers in Ventura

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 Ventura to Malibu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $800 to $1,200 for a studio, $940 to $1,390 for a one-bedroom, $1,500 to $2,230 for a two-bedroom, $2,310 to $3,430 for a three-bedroom and $3,440 to $5,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Malibu from Ventura?

About 39 road miles (33 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Ventura 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Ventura to Malibu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,550. 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 Ventura–Malibu corridor.