Cross Country Movers

Moving Across the Country with Poseidon Moving

Planning a cross country move means trusting a company with everything you own across thousands of miles. The movers you choose determine whether that experience is smooth or stressful, whether your belongings arrive on time and intact, and whether the price you were quoted is the price you actually pay. Poseidon Moving is a nationwide cross country moving company that has earned that trust through thousands of successful relocations, an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, and consistent 5-star reviews across every major platform.

We provide full-service cross country moving with guaranteed flat-rate pricing, dedicated move coordinators, and professional crews trained to handle every type of home and inventory. Whether you’re relocating for a career, downsizing after retirement, or starting fresh somewhere new, our door-to-door cross country moving services are built to make the hardest part of your transition the easiest.

Why Hire Professional Cross Country Movers

Some people consider renting a truck and driving it themselves. For a move across the country, the math rarely works out. Fuel costs, lodging, meals, time off work, equipment rental, insurance gaps, and the physical toll of loading and unloading a full household add up fast. More importantly, one wrong turn with a 26-foot truck or one poorly secured load can result in damage that far exceeds the cost of hiring professionals.

Professional cross country movers bring licensed drivers, commercial-grade equipment, liability coverage, and experience handling fragile, oversized, and high-value items across country. A trusted moving company also carries proper FMCSA authorization and DOT registration, which means your shipment is legally protected during transit. When you hire a nationwide moving service, you’re paying for the planning, the protection, and the peace of mind that a DIY approach simply can’t offer.

A cross country move isn’t something you do often, and it isn’t something you want to do twice. The company you choose should treat your belongings and your timeline like their reputation depends on it, because with us, it does.

That’s the standard Poseidon Moving has held since day one, and it’s reflected in every review we’ve earned.

Our Cross Country Moving Services

Every cross country move we handle is customized to the inventory, timeline, and service level each customer needs. There is no one-size-fits-all package. Here is what we offer:

✔ Full-service moving: Packing, loading, transport, unloading, unpacking, and furniture assembly included in a single, coordinated plan.

✔ Professional packing and unpacking: Our crews use industry-grade materials, custom crating for fragile items, and furniture disassembly and reassembly to ensure everything arrives in the same condition it left.

✔ Specialty item transport: Pianos, fine art, antiques, wine collections, and oversized furniture all require custom handling. We build protection plans around each piece.

✔ Vehicle shipping coordination: If your car isn’t making the drive, we coordinate auto transport through vetted carrier partners so it arrives at your destination alongside your household goods.

✔ Storage options: Short-term, long-term, and storage-in-transit for customers who need a gap between move-out and move-in. Secure, climate-appropriate facilities available nationwide.

✔ White-glove moving: Premium handling for high-value homes and executive relocations. Includes detailed inventory tagging, padded wrapping on every piece, and placement to your exact specifications at delivery.

✔ Corporate relocation coordination: We work with HR departments and relocation managers to handle employee moves on compressed timelines, with billing, reporting, and communication built for business needs.

Cross Country Moving Cost and What Impacts Price

One of the most common questions people ask is how much cross country movers cost. The honest answer is that it depends on several factors, and any company that gives you a number without understanding your specific situation isn’t giving you a real quote. Here’s what actually drives the price of a cross country move:

✔ Distance: A move from the East Coast to the Midwest costs less than a coast-to-coast relocation. Total mileage is the starting point for every estimate.

✔ Inventory volume: The total cubic footage of your belongings determines how much truck space you need. More items means a higher price, which is why decluttering before a move saves money.

✔ Service level: A full-service move with professional packing costs more than a load-and-deliver option. White-glove handling and specialty crating add to the total as well.

✔ Timing: Peak season (May through September) and end-of-month dates carry higher demand and pricing. Flexibility with your move date can reduce your cost significantly.

✔ Access conditions: Walk-ups, elevators, long carries from door to truck, gated communities, and narrow streets all factor into labor time and crew requirements.

✔ Storage needs: If there’s a gap between your move-out and move-in dates, storage-in-transit adds to the total but keeps your belongings secure and accessible.

As a general benchmark, cross country moves typically range from $3,000 to $12,000+ depending on these factors. A 2 to 3 bedroom home moving coast to coast usually falls between $4,500 and $8,500. Poseidon Moving provides binding flat-rate quotes that lock in your price before move day. No hidden fees, no fuel surcharges, and no weight-based surprises on delivery.

The difference between a good cross country moving experience and a bad one almost always comes down to what happened before the truck arrived. Did someone walk through your inventory? Did they ask about access at both locations? Did they explain exactly what the price includes?

With Poseidon, the answer to all three is yes. Every time.

Cross Country Moving Timeline and What to Expect

Understanding how long a cross country move takes helps you plan your arrival, coordinate housing, and set expectations with employers or schools. Here’s what a typical timeline looks like:

✔ Booking to move day (6 to 8 weeks recommended): This is when your coordinator finalizes your inventory, confirms access at both locations, and locks in your service plan. The earlier you book, the more date flexibility you have.

✔ Packing and loading (1 to 2 days): Depending on your home size and service level, our crew handles packing, wrapping, disassembly, and loading in one or two days. Everything is inventoried and labeled before the truck departs.

✔ Transit time (3 to 14 business days): Delivery windows depend on distance and service type. A dedicated truck on a 1,500-mile route may arrive in 3 to 5 days. Shared shipments and coast-to-coast routes can take 7 to 14 business days. Your coordinator provides a specific window at booking.

✔ Delivery and setup (half day to full day): At your destination, the crew unloads, unwraps, reassembles furniture, and places everything where you want it. A final walkthrough confirms your inventory arrived complete and undamaged.

Seasonal factors also affect timing. Summer months and end-of-month dates are the busiest periods for cross country movers. Booking during off-peak windows (mid-month, fall, or winter) often means faster availability and lower pricing.