What's the best moving company and process for a cross country move? (SF to NYC)

The best way to approach finding a mover is to contact some movers that
are near you in SF and set up an appointment for them to come to your home to see your items that need to be moved before giving you a final estimate. This is for your protection and it's free, so take them up on the offer. Any mover that tells you that they don't need to see your belongings is misleading. There are very few reputable movers that don't do a home survey.

I often suggest starting with agents forthe national van lines (United, Mayflower, Atlas, etc.) because you can rest assured they are legitimate movers and, even though the agents are independently owned businesses, they will offer some consistency under the national banner in terms of claims, equipment, etc

Hi, there is a great option for you. I used to hire Primetexasmovers, this url, and should say they were quite helpful. My family had to move to another state and that professional team helped with packing, loading and unloading very fast. Moreover they managed to deliver my mum`s piano without any scratch. Highly recommended