As the title says, I am moving from the Midwest to the West Coast without a car because I am visually disabled and the benefits here suck. I do plan on selling most of my belongings all down to 5 boxes max and donating the rest. Is there any resource/advice on doing this for a minimum price or am I SOL if I don't have access to a vehicle?
My family discussion is not great when it comes to this topic so I cannot rely on them nor do I have friends in the area I can ask(I have one person to rely on but they're a fair distance away and can't drop everything to help at a moment's notice nor move across the country like that).
If this is the incorrect place for this do let me know and I'll move it over to the appropriate place, thanks!
Advice/Resources on moving cross country without a car?
byu/Meat-Eating-Clowns inFrugal
Posted by Meat-Eating-Clowns
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Greyhound buses will take you almost anywhere in the country. You could ship the boxes ahead or send for them when you settle.
Amtrak? It has a fairly generous luggage policy. With that many boxes, you might consider shipping some items. r/Amtrak for suggestions.
It would be faster to fly, of course.
A lot depends on the size and contents of your boxes. I’d consider USPS media mail for anything that qualifies. Depending on what’s left (potentially all of it), I’d then compare traditional shipping quotes against quotes for shipping a pallet containing your boxes.