Virginia Beach, VA → Malibu, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Virginia Beach to Malibu

About 2,825 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,150–$13,610, delivery in 7–14 days, 230 carriers on the Virginia Beach side and 7 in Malibu.

2,825 miroad distance
49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,150–$13,6102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Virginia Beach, Virginia
To: Malibu, California
Road distance: ≈ 2,825 miles (2,394 straight-line)
Drive time: 49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 230 (147 interstate)
Movers at destination: 7 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Malibu → Virginia Beach

Moving from Virginia Beach to Malibu is a cross-country move of roughly 2,825 road miles, heading west from Virginia to California.

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 $9,150 to $13,610 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 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Virginia Beach side there are 230 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (147 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.

Virginia Beach has a population of about 453,737 and Malibu about 10,000. Virginia Beach is considerably denser (1,878 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 Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Virginia Beach to Malibu

Full-service estimate for 2,825 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,660	$4,460	$5,440
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,490	$6,690	$8,170
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,150	$11,160	$13,610
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$14,640	$17,850	$21,780
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$20,120	$24,540	$29,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,950–$5,580

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

Portable container

$3,540–$5,210

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

Full-service mover

$9,150–$13,610

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Virginia Beach (origin)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 139659
MC: 135652
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT: 1070890
MC: 446371
Based in: Chesapeake, VA 23320 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3109246
MC: 81782
Based in: Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3293159
MC: 1090224
Based in: Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT: 795385
MC: 354379
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maximum Logistics 1 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3391615
MC: 1094415
Based in: Virginia Bch, VA 23462 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (757) 582-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 121073
MC: 128699
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 466-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 169188
MC: 129470
Based in: Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (757) 466-9351 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

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

Epallet INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4073779
MC: 1548234
Based in: Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (833) 372-5538 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 7 movers in Malibu

Tips for this move

Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Virginia Beach to Malibu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,660 to $5,440 for a studio, $5,490 to $8,170 for a one-bedroom, $9,150 to $13,610 for a two-bedroom, $14,640 to $21,780 for a three-bedroom and $20,120 to $29,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Malibu from Virginia Beach?

About 2,825 road miles (2,394 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 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 Virginia 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 Virginia Beach to Malibu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,950 to $5,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,540 to $5,210. 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 Virginia Beach–Malibu corridor.