Inexpensive shipping for those moving cross-country... Forum

[arundodonax]

For those moving cross-country, a friend let me in on a little secret. Amtrak will ship your items from most major stations at approximately $50 for the first 100lb and 50 cents per pound thereafter. They max out at 500 lbs, 3x3x3ft boxes and 50lbs per box - no furniture or appliances. For me this is about half as expensive as UPS or USPS, and much cheaper than a truck, trailer or pod. Details in the link below.

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentSe ... 1267371736

[ConMan345]

Wow, awesome--thanks!

[heathbar88]

Thanks!

[Bildungsroman]

Didn't know about this. Thanks!

[matchesmalone]

Do you have to pick up the boxes at the station or do they come to your door?

[scgoaliface32]

Sweet, thanks for the info!

[arundodonax]

You pick them up, and they will hold them upon arrival, 2 days for free, $3 per piece per day thereafter.