Howdy-been lurking here for a while. Nice site/great folks & very helpfull info...

Anyways...I shipped 3 bikes from Portland OR area to Boston area 2ish years ago UPS.

2 cardboard boxed, 1 hardcase.

That "shipbikes" site is at or less than what I paid at the time, so seems pretty convenient. Also I'd imagine if you will be traveling a lot, that the "best" deal using those folks would be to buy one of the aircaddys (same shipping cost). Less to adjust on your bike, and second to a hardcase seems safest against damage.