preparing for your move

The Preparation Of a Moving Cross Country

Know how to prepare and be organized for a smooth and stress free move

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Preparing for Your Move


Moving can be a daunting task, but with the proper preparations and thorough research, you can make your long distance move successful and stress free. Through our extensive guide below, you will learn how to remain relaxed throughout the moving process with some basic planning and preparation tips, so you’ll be ready for moving day.

You will find out how to adjust your cost of living, how to prepare for a long distance move, how to create a moving timeline up to eight weeks prior to moving day, how to create moving budgets, and what will be required on moving day. You will ll also know what to expect and upon delivery, once your belongings arrive at your new destination. And what you will need to get ready for the movers.

Storage Locations

Los Angeles
5698 Bandini Blvd B.
Bell, CA 90201
P: 888-680-7200 Ext. 102
CA - NY Express Cross Country Movers Los Angeles
Movers from LA to NYC
San Francisco
745 85th Ave
Suite L. Oakland, CA 94621
P: 888-680-7200 Ext. 135
CA - NY Express Cross Country Movers San Francisco
Movers from SF to NYC
New York
210 Meadowlands Pkwy d,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
P: 888-680-7200 Ext. 131
CA - NY Express Cross Country Movers New York
Movers from NYC to SF & LA

Business Hours(PST)

Monday: 8am - 4pm
Tuesday: 8am - 4pm
Wednesday: 8am - 4pm
Thursday: 8am - 4pm
Friday: 8am - 4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Adriaan T.
Aug 10, 2025

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Nicole Hyman
Nicole Hyman
Oct 08, 2025

I had to move high-end artwork and furniture from our office in a high-rise building in Westwood, CA to two separate luxury residences - one in Wainscott, NY and one in Greenwich, CT.Read more testimonials

Danielle K.
Danielle K.
Aug 11, 2025

Very competitive prices and warm customer service. I have used them twice now, in 2021 to LA - and 2025, back to NYC. Read more testimonials

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