{"id":84723,"date":"2018-05-02T12:00:19","date_gmt":"2018-05-02T12:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flatrate.com\/?p=84723"},"modified":"2022-05-17T19:27:04","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T19:27:04","slug":"ultimate-guide-moving-nyc-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flatrate.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-moving-nyc-la\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Moving from NYC to LA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving from NYC to LA is almost a no-brainer. For many residents of the Big Apple, the first gray day of winter can bring on California dreaming. After all, everything people love about NYC\u2014the opportunities, the culture, the arts\u2014can be found in Los Angeles. The only thing keeping most people from heading west is the sheer obstacle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flatrate.com\/blog\/choosing-a-long-distance-moving-company\/\">long-distance moving<\/a>. At 2,793 miles away, most people assume that getting their stuff from one side of the country to the other would not only be a logistical nightmare but a financial one as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"The Mamas &amp; The Papas - California Dreamin&#039;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N-aK6JnyFmk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actually, they couldn\u2019t be further from the truth on both accounts. Our tips will help you make sure your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flatrate.com\/blog\/7-tips-for-moving-to-los-angeles-successfully\/\">move to Los Angeles is successful<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Hire FlatRate and You\u2019ll Get Long Distance Movers with Experience.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FlatRate knows how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flatrate.com\/locations\/los-angeles-movers\/\">move you from NYC to LA<\/a> better than anyone else you can find. We can say this because we\u2019ve moved more New Yorkers to Los Angeles than any other moving company. We utilize the safest and most cost-effective materials for the job. In addition, we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flatrate.com\/resources\/faq\/#protection\">moving insurance<\/a>, just in case something should happen to any of your belongings. We give a flat rate from the very beginning that we honor no matter what happens in the process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other moving companies like to get your attention with a low-ball rate, but often tack on extra fees once all is said and done. With us, you won\u2019t be hit with any hidden fees or unforeseen expenses. As you may have guessed, we call ourselves FlatRate for a reason.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>While We\u2019re Moving Your Stuff, Relax and Take the Scenic Route.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it\u2019s easier and faster to simply fly from New York to Los Angeles than drive\u20146 hours and 15 minutes compared to 42 hours is no laughing manner\u2014but that\u2019s like reading the first chapter of a novel and jumping ahead to the last. We highly recommend you drive the distance. Yes, you read that right. The US has some of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. It\u2019s a road trip like no other, and we promise you\u2019ll never forget it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide to take our advice, we further advise you to map out an itinerary before you go. The sky is big and the lands are clear, but you won\u2019t find many hotels along the way. That\u2019s not such a bad thing, though, because who really likes the view of a hotel chain while they\u2019re driving?\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airbnb<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s are the way to go. You won\u2019t get a cookie-cutter room, you\u2019ll get personalized attention, you\u2019ll likely get a stocked fridge, and, if you have a pet, you\u2019ll be able to easily bring them along.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*One last tidbit: Fuel up in small towns. Gas is cheaper, you\u2019ll avoid the traffic of major cities, and you\u2019ll get to see more of what makes this country great. Each town is unique and has its own eccentric, loveable culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Worried About the Price of Moving? Consider Only Moving What You Love.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flatrate.com\/blog\/moving-tips-saving-money-while-youre-moving\/\">moving can be very cost-effective<\/a>, one way you can lower the price of moving is by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flatrate.com\/blog\/a-flatrate-guide-to-selling-your-furniture-and-some-other-helpful-tips\/\">letting go of a few things<\/a>. It\u2019s probably not exactly what you want to hear but consider this: the people of LA are unique, and any time you move to a new place, you\u2019ll be attracted and pulled to new and different things (as a species, humans are deeply affected by wherever we live). What gives you comfort in NYC might not in LA. It\u2019s very possible you\u2019ll want to decorate with new furniture and new color tones once you get to the West Coast. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our advice, therefore, is to move only what you absolutely need\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> love. If you can live without an object or don\u2019t even really know why you have it, you can probably move without it. You\u2019ll not only be saving yourself money but, when it comes time to decorate your new pad, you\u2019ll only be pulling out things you love and will want in full view (instead of thinking\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where should I store this?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>While Packing, Take the Time to Do It Right.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re moving anything fragile or dear to you, make sure you pack it with plenty of padding. Here at FlatRate, we offer special heavy-duty, double-layer boxes for moving and custom crating for safety. Things always move around a little bit during shipping (it\u2019s impossible to entirely avoid), which is why we only ship in the best packing boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Don\u2019t Worry: With FlatRate You Get a Guaranteed Delivery Date.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you\u2019re exploring or getting to know your city, y<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flatrate.com\/blog\/8-ways-to-reduce-stress-on-moving-day\/\">ou won\u2019t have to stress<\/a> about when your belongings are going to arrive. We\u2019ve done this trip so many times we know what to expect and when to expect it, which is how we can state with perfect confidence when your possessions will arrive at your new home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It won\u2019t happen overnight, so make sure you take everything you need while you\u2019re waiting. Clothes, shoes, toiletries, important documents, and your favorite pre-bedtime read are just a few things that we recommend.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Should You Need to Go to LA Before Your Next Home is Ready, We Can Help You There, Too.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NYC storage units can not only be hard to come by but also quite expensive. At FlatRate, we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flatrate.com\/storage\/\">storage facilities that are competitively priced<\/a>. We don\u2019t charge by the space, but rather by how much you store. This way you don\u2019t have to worry about finding the right-sized storage unit. If you can\u2019t fit everything into one, perhaps you rent a second unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, if you don\u2019t have the time to do it and need to leave, we also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flatrate.com\/blog\/do-movers-pack-everything\/\">offer packing services<\/a>. At FlatRate, we can help with all of your NYC moving and storage needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Lastly, a Few More Moving Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flatrate.com\/blog\/10-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-planning-a-move\/\">creating a moving plan and sticking to it<\/a>, here are a few more things you should keep in mind when moving to Los Angeles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In California<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you have to register for a new driver\u2019s license within 10 days of moving. And, if you have a car, California has <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/California_Air_Resources_Board#Zero-Emission_Vehicle_Program\">air quality standards each car has to meet<\/a>. so it might be a good idea to take it to a mechanic and make sure it is West Coast-ready before you make the drive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell your bank and the\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">post office<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019re moving to. This way, New York won\u2019t hit you with jury duty, and all of your bank statements will be shipped to the right address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log all of your moving expenses. Come tax time, depending on the reason for your move, your moving expenses might be tax-deductible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If after a few years you decide you miss the Big Apple, no worries! We will help you return to the East Coast with the same efficiency and flat rates.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving from NYC to LA is almost a no-brainer. For many residents of the Big Apple, the first gray day of winter can bring on California dreaming. 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