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Amtrak California Can Make Moving Easier
The Auto Train is an East Coast thing, but that doesn't mean Amtrak California can't help make moving less of a burden. When the passenger train is used to its full advantage, anyone moving can turn their trip into a fun adventure while professional movers take care of the heavy lifting. The trick is to time everything right so Amtrak California can make the commute to a new home exciting and relaxing while pros transport household goods and personal vehicles to this state of contrasts, beaches and movie stars.
With Amtrak stations found in just about every major California city imaginable, and a lot of smaller ones, too, it's possible to really enjoy a cross country or cross state trek on the way to a new home. The things to do to make this happen include:
- Find a professional mover and auto transporter. Since in California Amtrak doesn't offer an auto train option, this is an important part of the plan. Go Mover's easy quote tool can make it a snap to find a mover within California or one that will trek from any continental state to a California destination. The free quote tool only offers price estimations from pre-screened moving and auto transport companies. Click to request FREE moving company and auto transport company quotes.
- Schedule the move and the train trip. If at all possible, coordinate the schedules of the movers' arrival and the train's departure to match up as closely as possible. An Amtrak California trip can take as little as a few hours to get you and your family to your destination. In some cases, the trip might include several relaxing days. It all depends on the distances involved and the number of connecting trains required. Careful planning here can very much turn the move into a really fun family adventure as many Amtrak trains with California destinations pass through some of America's most beautiful countryside.
- Pack. While a California-bound Amtrak train will take the burden of driving and hauling off you, it doesn't take care of the packing. Once the trip is planned, make sure to handle packing in plenty of time for the movers' arrival. Our packing guide can help you with a variety of tips to make this process go much more smoothly. If you're so inclined, you can even hire movers to handle the packing for you though.
- Enjoy. Once the movers take over and the house is emptied out, all you and your family need to do is catch the train on time. As long as your belongings and personal vehicles have been arranged for, the train trip should be rather relaxing. Just bring along plenty of games and even a camera and binoculars to keep the kids busy if any are in tow. Many of the longer Amtrak routes include dining cars and even onboard entertainment, too.
A move within or to California presents the perfect opportunity for many to enjoy a mini-vacation. When an Amtrak California route is carefully selected, there generally is enough time for a family to take advantage of this opportunity to see a bit of the country while moving to a new home.
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