I’ve never moved across the country before and I’m already overwhelmed with the planning. There’s just so much stuff to consider—logistics, packing, timing, all of it. Has anyone done a long-distance move and come out of it sane? I’m especially curious about how to organize a relocation from California to the East Coast.

Totally get you—it can feel like a second full-time job. One key thing I learned is to start with the route itself and look for services that specialize in long hauls. When I had to coordinate a relocation from San Francisco to New York , I found it helpful to use a company familiar with that specific route. They knew the timing, road regulations, and even how to handle city loading zones. Also, declutter aggressively. Anything not essential gets donated or sold. The less you take, the less you stress.

Totally get you—it can feel like a second full-time job. One key thing I learned is to start with the route itself and look for services that specialize in long hauls. When I had to coordinate a relocation from San Francisco to New York, I found it helpful to use a company familiar with that specific route. They knew the timing, road regulations, and even how to handle city loading zones. Also, declutter aggressively. Anything not essential gets donated or sold. The less you take, the less you stress.