# The Best Way to Ship Household Goods [![Profile picture for user jamesonm@upack.com](/sites/www/files/styles/thumbnail/public/pictures/2024-07/Jameson.jpg.webp?itok=UPWYN5rF)](/author/jameson-myers) By: [Jameson Myers](/author/jameson-myers "View user profile.") Sep 17, 2025 In: [Long Distance](/articles/category/long-distance) - [ facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.upack.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-best-way-to-ship-household-goods) - [ linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.upack.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-best-way-to-ship-household-goods&title=The%20Best%20Way%20to%20Ship%20Household%20Goods) - [ twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The%20Best%20Way%20to%20Ship%20Household%20Goods&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.upack.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-best-way-to-ship-household-goods) - [ pinterest ](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.upack.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-best-way-to-ship-household-goods&media=&description=The%20Best%20Way%20to%20Ship%20Household%20Goods) - [ email ](mailto:?subject=The%20Best%20Way%20to%20Ship%20Household%20Goods&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.upack.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-best-way-to-ship-household-goods) ## Find an easy and affordable way to ship household goods to another state If you’ve ever had a large item shipped to your home by a parcel service, you’re familiar with the amount of packing material involved to keep it safe. Now, imagine trying to ship all your household goods with a carrier like FedEx, USPS® or UPS®. Between preparing everything to ship and transporting it to the parcel service, you’d spend a lot of time and money on logistics. Wouldn’t it be easier to have moving equipment delivered right to your home to fill up and ship all your household goods? That’s why choosing [U-Pack® moving services](https://www.upack.com/how-upack-works) makes the most sense. Keep reading to learn how we can help ship your belongings long distance easily and more affordably. ![Mom and dad sitting on the couch while two children play with boxes of household goods ready to be shipped.](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%201%201'%2F%3E) ## U-Pack is the best option for shipping household belongings U-Pack is a DIY service where you save on [shipping rates](https://www.upack.com/articles/shipping-rates-for-household-goods) by handling packing, loading and unloading. You can also [hire moving labor](https://www.upack.com/moving-resources/moving-labor) for savings compared to a full-service move. U-Pack takes care of shipping your belongings to the new home. Here are some other ways we stand out: ### Flexible equipment options U-Pack offers flexible options for long-distance moves with space in a 28-foot moving trailer or ReloCube® moving containers. ### Affordable shipping rates With U-Pack, pricing is easy and affordable. Unlike parcel service or full-service movers, U-Pack costs are based on how much space your things take up in the moving equipment rather than the weight of your belongings. If you need more or less space, it’s available, and your price will be adjusted accordingly, down to a minimum of 5 linear feet in the moving trailer or a single ReloCube. ### Fast and safe transit With transit times averaging only 4-6 business days, you’ll get your things faster than other options. And with U-Pack, your items stay safe in the equipment right where you load them, secured with your own lock. ### Reliable military HHG shipping U-Pack can help with your [Personally Procured Move](https://www.upack.com/moving-services/long-distance-moving/military-moving), on or off base. The process works the same for military shipments as for regular household goods moving, and we can provide empty and full-weight tickets if you request them at the time of reservation. ## Transport your household goods with U-Pack Move your things easily with U-Pack. We service all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. Request a free quote online or call [*844-362-5303*](tel:844-362-5303)[*844-594-3077*](tel:844-594-3077) to speak to a helpful moving consultant. Let us know in the comments if you have questions about U-Pack or [how we compare to other movers](https://www.upack.com/moving-services/compare-movers). 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