Malibu, CA

Waterbury, CT → Malibu, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Waterbury to Malibu

About 2,973 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,700–$14,440, delivery in 7–14 days, 170 carriers on the Waterbury side and 7 in Malibu.

  • 2,973 miroad distance
  • 51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,700–$14,4402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,973 miles (2,520 straight-line)
Drive time
51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
170 (99 interstate)
Movers at destination
7 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Malibu → Waterbury

Malibu sits about 2,973 miles west of Waterbury, which makes this an interstate relocation from Connecticut 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 $9,700 to $14,440 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 51 hours (6 driving days).

On the Waterbury side there are 170 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (99 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.

Waterbury has a population of about 115,771 and Malibu about 10,000. Waterbury is considerably denser (4,014 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 Connecticut, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Waterbury to Malibu

Full-service estimate for 2,973 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,880 $4,730 $5,770
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,820 $7,100 $8,660
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,700 $11,830 $14,440
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,520 $18,930 $23,100
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,350 $26,030 $31,760

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,100–$5,800

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

Portable container

$3,670–$5,400

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

Full-service mover

$9,700–$14,440

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 Waterbury (origin)

Bozzuto'S INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57911
MC
179376
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
273 trucks, 286 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Merchant Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3408453
MC
1100215
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Ct Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
175772
MC
153461
Based in
Southington, CT 06489 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jora LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4245583
MC
1644874
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Rt Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285714
MC
1039635
Based in
Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Industrial Riggers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
27842
MC
140204
Based in
Waterbury, CT 06704 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

J Lutzen & Son Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1539801
MC
847413
Based in
Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Kim Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
978755
MC
506916
Based in
Berlin, CT 06037 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

All 170 movers in Waterbury

Near Malibu (destination)

Pleasant Relocation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2526974
MC
877788
Based in
Agoura, CA 91301 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

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

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

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

Malibu Hauling

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2951137
Based in
Malibu, CA 90265 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

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

All 7 movers in Malibu

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Waterbury to Malibu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,880 to $5,770 for a studio, $5,820 to $8,660 for a one-bedroom, $9,700 to $14,440 for a two-bedroom, $15,520 to $23,100 for a three-bedroom and $21,350 to $31,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Malibu from Waterbury?

About 2,973 road miles (2,520 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 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 Connecticut 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 Waterbury to Malibu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,100 to $5,800 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,670 to $5,400. 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 Waterbury–Malibu corridor.