It is a rule of thumb that the farther the distance between where you are moving from to where you are moving to, the greater risk for things to go wrong. This is the real challenge of people who want to move cross country, whether on a whim or because they need to. Ordinary moves are already a great burden on movers as it is, and even more so when moving long distances.   One of the things you should consider when you are moving long distances is the way you pack your things. Since the distance your packages will be travelling will be farther, there also follows the increased time your things spend in storage in transit, and things are known to happen to packages in transit. To minimize this, you need to make sure that you pick sturdy and properly sized boxes for your things, also taking note that you do not exceed the allotted weight limit for the boxes you use.   Another make or break factor in a long distance cross country move is the kind of the moving company you hire for your move. It is essential that your removal company can handle the logistics required and are experienced handling the needs of long distance moves.