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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 cross country moving …Yep, you guessed it. It depends.

And, here's what it depends on:

What moving service you use. 
Full service movers typically cost more than self moving services. So, if saving money is your ultimate goal, you're better off with a self-move. Even if you add moving help separately to help with the big stuff, normally it's still cheaper. And, if you choose a service like U-Pack, you can pay self-move prices without having to drive the truck. I'd call that a win, win situation.

Where you're moving from and to.
Location, location, location. If your move is 3,000 miles, common sense tells you that it's going to cost more than an 800 mile move. But, did you know that if you are moving out of a location with an excess of equipment or into an area that needs more equipment, long distance moving companies may be able to offer discounted rates? The only way to find that out is to get moving quotes and compare.

How much you're moving.
Again, common sense tells you that if you're moving a 4-bedroom home, it's going to cost more than moving a studio-sized apartment. Paring down as much as possible will save money in the long run. So, whether you donate stuff you don't need, have a garage sale, or throw stuff away, moving less costs less – specifically with U-Pack.  

When you're moving.
Similar to hotels and airlines, there are peak and off-peak days for moving. With U-Pack the best days to move are typically Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the beginning of the month. If you need to know the best days for your specific move, check out U-Pack's move day calendar.

And really, the best way to find out how much it costs to move cross country is to start getting moving quotes. With U-Pack, you can get a quote without risk or obligation. No one has to come to your house for an in-home estimate, so you don't have to worry about high-pressure sales tactics.  It's a simple process. So, feel free to call or click to get a moving quote.