How to Move Cross Country (NYC to CA)
This is an informational video for those of you who need to move cross country. I moved from New York City to California so we needed to find a solution that fit all of our stuff, kept it safe (and not broken), and could be dropped off at and picked up in the city.
OPTIONS:
+ U-haul U-box
www.uhaul.com/UBox/
3 weeks to ship
$1,884 total
7.9’ x 4.6’ x 6.9’
+ PODS
www.pods.com
10-12 business days to ship
$3,190 total
7' x 7' x 8'
+ FedEx
www.fedex.com/en-us/home.html
~$50/box
+ USPS Address Change
bit.ly/2JQpKgy
+ Offer Up
offerup.com
+ Let Go
us.letgo.com/en
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TAGS: #lifeinnewyork, #lifeincalifornia, moving, moving cross country, moving to California, U-Haul, ubox, how to move cross country, how to move, how to ship furniture, Fedex, pods, pods storage, ups, moving to a city, moving from a city, Brittany Tran
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Have you ever moved cross country?
@michelleeaton6602
4 жыл бұрын
Brittany Tran Yes. From Newport Beach, CA to Washington, DC. But I didn’t take any furniture. I just packed my car and drove.
@jernbek1
4 жыл бұрын
I moved from FL to China for a year and then back. After that moved to Texas from Florida, moving sucks!!!
@millstonesolutions
4 жыл бұрын
Planning to do the U-Haul Box from the Bay Area to Orlando. Did you get it on time? Is it possible to have them pick up the box on the same day?
@tiamarshae7966
4 жыл бұрын
Can you fit a couch in there??
@williamwilliams4559
3 жыл бұрын
Ca to Hi and Hi to Ca and moving back to Hi in a couple years
I am currently in the research phase of planning my cross country move from Iowa to California. And I'm watching as many of these videos as I can. They have been really helpful.
@hellokittydimaggio
11 ай бұрын
Bad financial decision unless youre rich nvm lol
This was so helpful! I’m moving soon and highly considering the ubox option
I'm moving from Baltimore to the Bay Area in a few months so this was extremely helpful, thanks so much!
@Trump20-24
4 жыл бұрын
Just so you know California and the Bay Area, San Francisco, Sacramento and San Jose areas are extremely super Liberal and Democrat a Blue State and the cost of living for a basic studio apartment 500 - 550 sq ft. will run you $2500 if your lucky traffic is F ing horrible that's why next year I'm moving out California.
@lupina29
3 жыл бұрын
Goodluck on renting or buying house
@Maccarpenter
3 ай бұрын
What a coincidence! My wife and I are moving from Baltimore to the Bay Area in about a month! ha
Interesting perspective. I also just moved from NYC to CA in September. As I have/had a fantasy to convert a (camper)van also, I bought a van in NYC and simply filled it and drove to CA. So now I'm in CA with *some* of my stuff (hence the interest in transporting the rest of it) and a van :) Street parking in NYC you can do for a few days if you get the timing right. I did chronicle the journey on my channel but haven't edited it down to a watchable length yet - maybe in the future. For now only those truly interested or fascinated by the drive across country will watch ...
This video was so informative! Thank you!
Thanks for this. I relocated to Vegas from IL 1 year ago. Now that I know I will be staying on this coast I want to move my stuff out of storage from IL.
@ceecee824
2 жыл бұрын
I am about to do the opposite!
Great video, I didn’t know about offer up app until now.. I hope you’re enjoying being back in the Bay Area.
Thanks for this. My cousin and I are in the DMV area and we were planning on moving to the west coast in a year or so.
Thanks girl! Moving from NYC to FL and PODS quoted me almost 4k! Definitely shipping some items and going to look into uhaul options since I dont drive thank you!!
Definitely helpful! Yeah I decided the uhaul containers definitely much more cost effective!
This is was so well explained and helpful. ☺️
So grateful you did this,thank you!!!!!
thank youuuu! so very helpful, moving from CA to NYC and it helped me solidify my choice on shipping it through with fedex. I am planning on selling/giving away ~70% of my stuff and rebuying new/used over there :)
Thanks for this super helpful video!!!
Thank you for sharing this information
you saved my life! thank you so much
Thank you for sharing!
Very Helpful, thank you! 🙏
Great Video. Thank you!
Very well done, Thank you.
Very helpful! 😊
Very helpful thank you!
So helpful !! Thank u !!
I'm going From Texas to Chicago . Thank you for this
@jaclynstepnowski9649
2 жыл бұрын
Ohhh girl how was it for you? I'm moving from Chicago to Texas!
Wow, it’s more than double that cost now. Moving from California to Alabama. Fuel cost is probably most of it.
thanks for sharing
You should mention that, with the UBox...if you load the box at their facility, and unload at their facility, there's no charge. But if you elect for that, then it's your responsibility to get your stuff to the box, and then out of the box.
Hey Brittany! My parents are actually moving from Irvine to Chicago, and the FedEx sounds like a good option for them. What was the type of shipping option you used for the $50/box?? Thanks!!
@BrittanyTran
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I can't remember what type of shipping we used :(
thank you for sharing, it's very helpful tips.... Like
Dang, Uhaul is quoting me almost 5k for WA to the panhandle of Florida. That’s crazy. I think Amtrak shipping is the cheapest. Thank you for the video.
@nicholewilliams1632
4 жыл бұрын
Hey! Im moving from Tacoma Wa to Orlando Fl and the moving quotes are NUTS! Did you take the Amtrak route?
@JoanHamberrymsjoan2010
3 жыл бұрын
Hey there.. Just know that AMTRAK is stopping the express shipping as of Oct 2020.. Unless you go in person, they may tell u different. Research.
@lifeintheranchito825
3 жыл бұрын
My uhaul quote from florida to texas is 1,556
@marvin7533
2 жыл бұрын
Mileage is where they get you. I got quotes from just about all companies for a container/box from San Diego to Daytona, and all were $3000+ because of distance.
Thank you!!!!! 💜💜👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Super helpful! So things didn't break in your U-box?
@BrittanyTran
2 жыл бұрын
nope! you still need to secure items and pack them well but nothing broke
i'm moving from NYC (hudson yards) to Los Angeles... Uboxes seem the most economical.
Hi Brittany's Grandma!!!
Hey Brittany! Im thinking of switching my commercial law elective with evidence. What was it like taking evidence in law school? Do you enjoy it? Would you recommend it? I think I want to go into civil litigation.
@BrittanyTran
4 жыл бұрын
for me it wasn't that interesting but I think it depends. it's a lot of rules and things you have to follow for evidence to be admissible etc.
I know it’s an old video but do you recall how many boxes you had? I’m planning on using U-box from NYC to AZ, quote is $1,800 and I’m almost certain 1 pod will be enough but just curious how much you were able to fit.
@BrittanyTran
Жыл бұрын
I tried to look at the video clip I took and I can't count for sure but maybe 15 boxes? Most were the medium sized boxes but some were larger and others odd sized.
I’m moving back to the Bay Area from Indiana and this time I’m driving my Toyota Corolla so I plan on shipping out boxes of clothes. How did you ship so cheap? Last time I shipped clothes I think each box was like $150. Is it cheaper to have it shipped to a fedex store?
@BrittanyTran
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure! Maybe. It was also back in 2016 so maybe prices were cheaper.
Thanks for posting this. Did you have to get a permit for them to drop the Ubox on the sidewalk or parking space?
@BrittanyTran
Жыл бұрын
no permit, as long as you can park a car on the side walk or parking space it was fine to leave the ubox there. it only sat there for 24 hours so it wasn't that long. not sure if you would need something more if it's there longer.
Thanks for the review,I’ve been seeing a lot of horror stories.
A little outdated prices now guys. Trying to move from WA to MA getting quoted 2700
@BrittanyTran
3 жыл бұрын
It has been 2 years haha. It could also be based on distance since driving from WA to MA is a little further than CA to NY.
I'm looking to move from San Diego to Daytona Beach, FL. I have mostly clothes and shoes in boxes. Planning to sale TV and fridge. Does FedEx have a limit on weight of box and size?
@BrittanyTran
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure...I think there may be different boxes that are one price regardless of weight but there are other boxes that are by the weight. However, I'm not positive, best to check with FedEx!
Not clear how many uhaul boxed did you have? And if just 1 as it was studio apt you mentioned it was more than $3000 to move it from new York to CA??? That's insane price for just this tiny woden box :(
@BrittanyTran
2 жыл бұрын
we only had 1 uhaul box! it costs a lot because they have to drive it across the country.
hi, does the u-box secured with the wet weather? I saw the orange plastic around it, just wonder if it's safe in the raining time......:)
@BrittanyTran
2 жыл бұрын
yes the orang shield helps with rain but I think if it is constantly pouring rain it might get inside a bit.
@BrittanyTran
2 жыл бұрын
it's not completely waterproof
@jaded2539
2 жыл бұрын
@@BrittanyTran thanks.
Thsnks.
Um just a question, which place did you like better? California or New York ?
@BrittanyTran
4 жыл бұрын
that's tough. I think they both have their different pros and cons but in the end, I still like California better (more space, better weather etc.).
@justinh5076
4 жыл бұрын
If I did not work in the stock market, I would live in California. With the 3 hour time difference, it's not practical for me.
I did the fed ex option from oak to nyc my stuff arrived fine.
@JL-Breaks
3 жыл бұрын
I didnt realize Fed Ex did moving! Will def look into this
Who moved the box for you across the country? Did Uhaul find contracters to deliever?
@BrittanyTran
Жыл бұрын
yes they take care of everything
Do you think a couch would fit in one of those?
@BrittanyTran
3 жыл бұрын
it depends how large your couch is but it would probably fit if not floor wise you can put it upright and it should be fine.
Make sure that the company has a local address and information about licensing and insurance. Their employees should answer the phone with the full name of the business. Read online ratings of the company. Read the reviews of the previous customers. This will ensure a better moving experience. Anyways, read the below. This might help. www.namasteui.com/how-to-choose-a-right-cross-country-moving-company/ -- Regards, Sourav Basak Namaste UI
Moved from one crap hole to another
How much was the Ubox ??
@BrittanyTran
3 жыл бұрын
All the info is in the description!
@fiona3821
3 жыл бұрын
Ok let me take a look Thank u
Good thing u left nyc #covid
Can a king size bed fit?
@BrittanyTran
3 жыл бұрын
yup! it will not leave as much space for other items (since we had a full size) but it will definitely fit.
@reneeljohnson66
3 жыл бұрын
Brittany Tran thank you very much.
@Grandmatuber608
Жыл бұрын
Suggest just bring mattress! I got a kind mattress, queen one, couch, and 20 boxes but it was def over the weight lol
wow not easy
Worse experience ever!!!! Initially it seemed ok...until they had to deliver it to the destination and that is when the issues arose....lies, being bounced around only to find out that my Uboxes would not be delivered ON TIME and the date that I chose. I would not do it again. Their system to leave instructions is an absolute disaster. Do not trust them at all. Do not do this online if you are still going to do it. I left instructions so many times online and it just would not take. I finally had to email the uhaul service email and they verbalized over email they had the instructions. They date approaches and I send them more instructions and picture and when they date arrives: well we tried to contact you to schedule it and you didn't answer. Absolute BS/Lies/Dishonest. Then they bounce me that day on more than 5 calls that take me hours of my day and all giving me the wrong information only to be told that they are storing my uboxes until July 5th.
Commercial
Haw much cost u box
@BrittanyTran
3 жыл бұрын
I say in the description!
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