Wausau, WI → Malibu, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,022 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,420–$11,040, delivery in 5–10 days, 107 carriers on the Wausau side and 7 in Malibu.
Moving from Wausau to Malibu is a cross-country move of roughly 2,022 road miles, heading west from Wisconsin 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 $7,420 to $11,040 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 35 hours (4 driving days).
On the Wausau side there are 107 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (58 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.
Wausau has a population of about 40,000 and Malibu about 10,000. Wausau is considerably denser (2,080 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 Wisconsin, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,970 | $3,620 | $4,420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,450 | $5,430 | $6,630 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,420 | $9,050 | $11,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,880 | $14,480 | $17,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,330 | $19,910 | $24,300 |
$2,830–$3,990
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,820–$4,150
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,420–$11,040
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Wausau, WI → Malibu, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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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Legal name: Roadready Transfer Service INC
Legal name: Larry Jerome Frick
Legal name: Success Trucking INC
Legal name: Malibu Demolition INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,970 to $4,420 for a studio, $4,450 to $6,630 for a one-bedroom, $7,420 to $11,040 for a two-bedroom, $11,880 to $17,670 for a three-bedroom and $16,330 to $24,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,022 road miles (1,714 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Wisconsin 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,830 to $3,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,820 to $4,150. 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 Wausau–Malibu corridor.