Road trip!
We drove to Washington State to pick up my Innova. We had a pickup at the time. The machine head rode in the back seat, and the poles stuck out a couple feet from the pickup bed. Fortunately it was only a one-day trip, and it didn't rain on us much. I would be very nervous about shipping the head because of all the damage that could be done if it isn't packed correctly. Are the poles 12' or so? If so that really limits the shipping options. Seriously, I would consider renting a U-haul if you don't have a pickup and picking it up myself.