out of state moving cost

Moving to a new neighborhood on the other side of town is a tall enough order, but if you move is taking you out of state, you’ve got an even longer to do list to whittle down! From couches to clothing to appliances and furniture, you’ve got a lot to move. Have you considered your vehicles as well? You may have two cars, a motorcycle and a boat to transport to your new out of state destination…now that presents a logistical challenge! An easy solution to this aspect of your out of state move costs is found in car shipping services. Of course, your next question will be: does out of state car shipping fit into my budget? The answer, it might actually save you money!

How Much It Costs To Move Out Of State?

  1. Movers or truck rental – Whether you choose to hire professional movers or hire a truck and load it with your personal belongings into it yourself, this will be one of the largest expenses of your move out of state. Hiring professional movers may cost more than doing it yourself but if you don’t have the muscle to load your items yourself, it may be your only option.
  2. Rent/Mortgage – If you bought a house or are moving into a rental property, you’ve probably had to outlay a considerable amount of cash to wrap up your financial obligations at your previous and new address. Deposits, taxes and utility bills will be a top cost as you move out of state.
  3. Miscellaneous – The small costs of moving out of state add up from paying movers to buying lunches to the fuel costs of driving your vehicles to purchasing moving supplies. You may also have transfer costs to license your vehicles, insurance and cleaning supplies to pony up for!

Are You Considering All The Moving Cost?

One thing that many people don’t account for as they add up the cost of moving out of state is the value of their time. If you are driving cars from New York to California, think of the time you could be using to pack, unpack or, possibly more important, work to earn money to offset the cost of your out of state move. You’ll also have to pay for meals, hotels and fuel on your road trips that can seriously add up depending on how far you’re going. Additionally, there’s the question of safety. Driving long distances is easy for some, more experienced drivers, but for many others, it presents challenges and potentially unsafe environments.

Hiring An Auto Transport Company for Your Out-of-State Move

While shipping a car during your out of state move is not free, it could certainly free you up. You can make good use of the time you save and optimize the entire moving process! Here’s what you need to know about shipping a car from state to state:

  1. You’ll need to go online (or call) the auto transport company. You’ll provide your vehicle type, dates and to/from locations.
  2. You’ll be able to ship a few things in your car. You can ship up to 100 pounds of personal items in your car to make life easier. Be sure to avoid packing fragile, high value or items that could block the driver’s view.
  3. You can drop your vehicle off at a shipping center or opt for door-to-door service. Let the auto transport company know which works best for your needs.
  4. Your car arrives (and you don’t even have to be there). It’s that easy.

Direct Connect Auto Transport, since 2001, has specialized in getting vehicles across state lines for any reason including out of state moves for college, new careers or family matters.

Get started today with Direct Connect Auto Transport!