Miki Markovich of Ground, Path, and Fruition used U-Pack for her personal move a few years back and had a great experience. So when it came time for Miki to help move her 86-year-old grandmother more than 2,200 miles across the United States, Miki knew U-Pack was the moving company she would trust once more. Here's the awesome part: because U-Pack does the driving, Miki and her grandmother Regina were able to take the road trip of a lifetime without worrying about their household goods. Miki and crew were able to visit some of the most famous landmarks and popular hotspots in America! Read on as Miki shares the story of their stop in the Lonestar State.
Another day, another couple of states on our cross-country, moving-vacation... Read More
It’s Flashback Friday! Each week we revisit a blog topic that has proven helpful to our readers. Today’s flashback: Get Cross-Country Moving Rates. It’s that time of year again; people are starting to plan for their big spring/summer moves, so it’s a perfect time to repost this one! Though there are several options for moving cross country, we’ll always recommend that you “Go U-Pack!”.
Lately we've received several questions regarding cross-country moving rates through the "Ask the Experts" blog tool. So, this seems like a good time to re-visit the issue (we talked about how much it costs to move cross country in a previous post). So, let’s take a look at ways you can get the b... Read More
Miki Markovich of Ground, Path, and Fruition used U-Pack for her personal move a few years back and had a great experience. So when it came time for Miki to help move her 86-year-old grandmother more than 2,200 miles across the United States, Miki knew U-Pack was the moving company she would trust once more. Here's the awesome part: because U-Pack does the driving, Miki and her grandmother Regina were able to take the road trip of a lifetime without worrying about their household goods. Miki and crew were able to visit some of the most famous landmarks and popular hotspots in America! Read on as Miki introduces us to her moving situation and details the first leg of their cross country move.
Free, Instant Moving Rates for your Cross-Country Move
From New York City to LA is about 2,800 miles (or 42 hours by land). From Miami to Seattle, is about 3,400 miles (or 50 hours by land)—even further. Have you determined how many miles (and hours) to expect for your move? I used the Rand McNally Mileage Calculator to figure it out.
I have to admit...looking at those numbers makes me cringe. Fifty hours is a long time to be in a vehicle, much less moving cross country in a rental truck.
When I look at it from that perspective, it makes even more sense why so many people use U-Pack for their cross country move. The moving rates compare to t... Read More
It’s Flashback Friday! Each week we revisit a blog topic that our readers find helpful. Today’s flashback: Moving Across Country Cheap. This post shows how you can move across country on a limited budget—with the convenience of getting to drive your own vehicle. Happy Friday!
Have you gotten a U-Pack moving quote yet? If you're searching for ways to move across the country cheap, it's a great solution.
Here's how it works:
ABF (U-Pack's transportation provider) delivers a moving trailer or moving container right to your door.
You load.
ABF picks it up and drives it to your new home.
You unload.
It's that easy. And the prices are worth bragging about. They compare ... Read More
It's Flashback Friday! Each week, U-Pack revisits a blog topic that has been helpful to readers in the past. What could be more helpful than a post on reducing the stress of a move? This post about making a stress-free move cross country was written by Brooke, a transportation expert at ABF. Happy Friday!
Is a stress-free cross country move really possible? Reality is, unless you're just one of those lucky people, able to go through big life-changes without a care in the world, it's difficult to make a cross-country move completely stress-free. In fact, in an article about Children and Family Moves, the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Ps... Read More
This is the final post of a five-part series written by guest blogger Josh Knoll about his experience moving with U-Pack from Arkansas to Arizona. Make sure to check out his other posts: Moving to Phoenix Part One, Moving to Phoenix Part Two, Moving to Phoenix Part Three, Moving to Phoenix Part Four.
*The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the original author. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of U-Pack, the blog.upack.com staff, and/or any/all contributors to this site.
A summary of my experience moving with U-Pack – Part Five Maybe I'm just like you— a college student trying to make ends meet, looking to start a career, and hoping to succeed in a new urban environment. If you can relate to any of this, keep reading!
This is part four of a five-part series, written by Josh Knoll, about his experience moving with U-Pack from Fort Smith to Phoenix. This time Josh talks about the process he went through to pick a moving company for his move - and how ultimately decided on U-Pack. Make sure to check out Moving to Phoenix Part I, Moving to Phoenix Part II and Moving to Phoenix Part III while you're at it!
*The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the original author. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of U-Pack, the blog.upack.com staff, and/or any/all contributors to this site.
Moving to Phoenix with U-Pack Part IV
My original plan for this move from Fort Smith to Phoenix was to either re... Read More
This is part three of a five-part series written by guest blogger Josh Knoll about his experience moving with U-Pack from Arkansas to Arizona. Since moving involves much more than just packing up a moving truck, we thought his post on how he found a roommate in Phoenix was very interesting. Make sure to check out Moving to Phoenix Part I and Moving to Phoenix Part II while you're at it!
*The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the original author. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of U-Pack, the blog.upack.com staff, and/or any/all contributors to this site.
Moving to Phoenix with U-Pack – Part Three... Read More
This is part two of a five-part series written by guest blogger Josh Knoll about his experience moving from Fort Smith, Arkansas to Phoenix, Arizona with U-Pack. If you haven't already, make sure to check out Moving to Phoenix with U-Pack Part One while you're at it! The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the original author. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of Upack, the blog.upack.com staff, and/or any/all contributors to this site.
Moving to Phoenix with U-Pack – Part Two
Naturally one cannot become a Sun Devil without money! So, I started looking for ways to supplement the meager income I was receiving in my part time job. I started eating ramen noodles and pot pies inste... Read More
We'd like to introduce Josh Knoll, a recent U-Pack customer turned guest blogger. Josh's move was from Ft. Smith, AR to Phoenix, AZ using a ReloCube. He was formally a student at the University of Arkansas Ft. Smith, and made the move to Phoenix to begin grad school at Arizona State University. We like the idea of actual customers documenting their moving experience then sharing it with other folks who may be in the same boat. So we asked Josh to write his story, and he eagerly agreed. If you're moving to college, you've got a child moving to college or if you're moving a small apartment, Josh has some great advice to share. It's a five-part series, complete with pictures (thanks Josh), so make sure to check back!
If you're interested in sharing your ... Read More
It's Flashback Friday— each week, U-Pack will revisit a blog topic that's been helpful and fun for our readers. Be sure to check the comments section of each post for even more valuable moving advice!
It's one of U-Pack's most-asked questions: "how much does it cost to move across country?" Since everyone has different stuff to move, and is likely moving to/from different cities, it's hard to have one generic answer. Luckily, U-Pack can provide a quick, free moving quote to let you know how much to figure into your budget!
Question of the Day: How much does it cost to move cross country?
If you've followed us for long, you probably already know how I'm going to answer this question about ... Read More
What are the different types of cross country moving services?
Like we've said before, moving isn't an easy task. However, finding the right moving company that fits your needs can make it a lot less stressful. So how do you sort through the many cross country moving services out there? Refer to this post as a quick breakdown of the options you'll find when planning your move cross country.
Probably the most commonly known way to move is by truck rental. While this may not be so bad if you're just moving down the street, it's a whole new ballgame if you're moving across the country. Rental trucks tend to be gas guzzlers, so you'll want to keep in mind the fuel... Read More
It's time: you've sold your current dwelling and found a new home in a new city. Moving day is coming up fast— but what about shipping furniture cross country? There are a few different tactics when it comes to moving furniture, which is considerably different from packing and loading ordinary boxes. Here are a few tips to help protect your possessions:
Use proper packing materials for shipping furniture cross country. Most pieces of furniture aren't designed to fit neatly into standard moving boxes. Use supplies such as furniture pads, Bub... Read More
When you begin getting moving quotes, you'll find that the cost for moving across country differs by the service— depending on whether it's do-it-yourself, "you pack, we drive" or full service movers. And that makes sense, considering that the services they provide differ. You would expect a full-service mover to cost more than a rental truck, right? Regardless of the type of service you choose, there are some standard questions you should ask to determine whether you're getting the best service for your money— just some good moving advice to avoid surprises and figure out what moving across country really costs.
