Originally Posted by utvolunteer

I recently returned to California from Tennessee, where I had an older iMac I needed to bring along. I brought it to a FedEx Kinko's where they packed and shipped the computer for a total of about $50. If you're not in a rush, ground shipping is the least expensive. I also had it insured. FedEx is definitely the way to go for shipping fragile/important items because its safer and they know how to pack your specific items.

There really is no inexpensive way to move cross country. I think the "cheapest" way to move is get Penske truck and drive yourself.